Cervical spondylosis is a disorder in which there is abnormal wear on the cartilage and bones of the neck (cervical vertebrae). It is a common cause of chronic neck pain. People who are very active at work or in sports may be more likely to have them.
Cervical spondylosis is caused by chronic wear on the cervical spine. This includes the disks or cushions between the neck vertebrae and the joints between the bones of the cervical spine. There may be abnormal growths or spurs on the bones of the spine (vertebrae).Over time these changes can press down on (compress) one or more of the nerve roots. In advanced cases, the spinal cord becomes involved. This can affect not just the arms, but the legs as well.

The major risk factor is aging. By age 60, most persons show signs of cervical spondylosis on x-ray. Other factors that can make a person more likely to develop spondylosis are: being overweight and not exercising、having a job that requires heavy lifting or a lot of bending and twisting、past neck injury (often several years before)、Past spine surgery、Ruptured or slipped disk、Severe arthritis、Small fractures to the spine from osteoporosis。
Symptoms of Cervical spondylosis often develop slowly over time. But they may start or get worse suddenly. The main symptom is:

(1) Feeling the pain over the shoulder blade. Or it may spread to the upper arm, forearm, or fingers;

(2)Having weakness in certain muscles;

(3)Hard to lift your arm, squeeze tightly with one of your hands, or other problems.

(4) Neck stiffness that gets worse over time、Numbness or abnormal sensations in the shoulders, arms, or legs、Headaches, especially in the back of the head;

(5)Loss of balance、Loss of control over the bladder or bowels;

Traditional Chinese medicine holds that cervical spondylosis mainly due to the deficiency of liver and kidney, the weakness of bones and muscles and the chronic strain. It causes the deficiency of qi and blood so that the bones cannot be moist, combined with the wind cold dampness evil invasion and qi stagnation and blood stasis. Clinical often differentiation: cold stagnation syndrome, blood stasis and qi stagnation, phlegm dampness obstruction, liver and kidney deficiency syndrome and blood deficiency syndrome.

In our department, we use the comprehensive therapy to treat Cervical spondylosis, including acupuncture, moxibustion, electroacupuncture, bloodletting, acupoint injection and etc. It can dredge merdians, relieve spasm, promote the circulation of qi and blood, eliminate stasis and relieve pain. It also can effectively relieve muscle tension, treat dizziness and headache and so on. In addition, on basis of  acupuncture therapy, we also combine with herbal medicine with the theory of Chinese medicine to treat the disease, significantly improving the symptoms of Cervical spondylosis. Acupuncture comprehensive treatment of cervical spondylosis has advantages of side effects, low cost, clear efficacy, which is welcomed by patients.