What are the symptoms of cervical kyphosis?

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What are the symptoms of cervical kyphosis?

Cervical kyphosis doesn't always cause symptoms. Some straightening of your cervical spine is normal with age.

When cervical kyphosis causes symptoms, they depend on the severity of the condition. Symptoms are also frequently related to pinched nerves (radiculopathy) or compression of your spinal cord (myelopathy).

Symptoms of cervical kyphosis can include:

  • Decreased range of motion of your head and neck, including a permanent downward gaze.
  • Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia).
  • Headache.
  • Instability when walking.
  • Loss of fine motor function in your hands.
  • Muscle weakness in your shoulders, arms or hands.
  • Pain in your neck, back, shoulders or arms.
  • Poor urinary (pee) or fecal (poop) control.
  • Tingling or numbness in your shoulders, arms or hands.

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