by Jay Skyler- Nicknamed The White Jimi Hendrix by Anahiem, California's Metalhead Radio, Jay is one of the 21st century's most dynamic and innovative guitarists and educators and is currently the lead vocalist and guitarist for Rock 'n' Roll Villain Society.
For the patient with rheumatoid arthritis, the effects of the arthritis on the cervical spine can vary from minimal symptoms to life threatening pressure on the spinal cord that requires complex surgery to stabilize the spine and reduce the pressure on the spinal cord.
Osteoarthritis happens when the cartilage in your joints breaks down causing pain, stiffness, and swelling. Cervical spondylosis is arthritis of the neck pain and stiffness the neck, shoulder, arm, or chest. Torticollis are spasms of the neck muscles causing neck pain and stiffness, tilted head, and more. Cervical spinal stenosis is a spinal condition causing pain, weakness, or numbness in the arms, legs, or neck.