Cervical spondylosis is a common age-related neck condition caused by wear-and-tear arthritis of the spinal joints in your neck. The discs may naturally dry out and shrink over time, which can lead to bone spurs and other osteoarthritis signs and symptoms.
"Cervical" refers to the seven small vertebrae in your neck. "Spondylosis" means degeneration of the discs between the vertebrae.