A member asked:

Can spondylosis cause muscle tension? can the pain from spondylosis cause chronic muscle tension in my shoulders and upper arms?

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Dr. David Lundin answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Yes: Spinal stenosis which is frequently associated with spondylosis can cause such symptoms by nerve or spinal cord compression. With such symptoms, evaluation by a spinal surgeon is recommended.

Answered 8/12/2013

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes: and Yes as long as you are mentioning spondylosis in your cervical spine.

Answered 10/4/2016

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