- Dehydrated disks
By the age of 40, spinal disks begin to dry out and shrink, which allows more bone-on-bone contact between the vertebrae causing aforesaid symptoms.
- Herniated disks
Age also affects the exterior of your spinal disks. Cracks often appear, leading to bulging (herniated) disks — which sometimes can press on the spinal cord and nerve roots.
- Bone spurs
These are overgrowths of the vertebral bones which also happen with age. These outgrowths may compress the nerves arising from that particular segment thus leading to neck pain.
- Stiff ligaments
Ligaments are cords of tissue that connect bone to bone. Spinal ligaments can stiffen with age, making your neck less flexible.
- Age
Cervical spondylosis is a normal part of aging.
- Occupation
Jobs that involve repetitive neck motions, awkward positioning, or a lot of overhead work put extra stress on your neck.
- Neck injuries
Previous neck injuries appear to increase the risk of cervical spondylosis.
- Genetic factors
Some individuals in certain families will experience more of these changes over time, while others will not.
- Smoking
Smoking has been linked to increased neck pain.
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