Neck arthritis (also known as neck osteoarthritis or cervical spondylosis) is the degeneration of the joints, bones, and discs of the cervical spine of the neck. Neck arthritis is a common ...

Middle back pain affects the thoracic spine—the part of the spine that supports the rib cage in the middle and upper back. Compared to lower back (lumbar spine) and neck (cervical spine ...

Internal factors include the occupant's sex, weight, height, age, and musculature, as well as preexisting arthritis ... spine. [36] There are differences in the anatomy and biomechanics of the ...