CERVICAL DEGENERATIVE DISEASE

Neck pain is a major complaint that arises in the cervical area experienced by elderly-adult sufferers. This complaint arises due to the influence of various factors, one of which is due to the degeneration process. The degeneration process is a natural process that occurs in humans that can affect the anatomy, function and biomechanics of various organ systems. In the musculoskeletal system, degeneration that occurs in the cervical spine and related structures will cause pain complaints that will disrupt quality of life. Complaints of this pain that causes them to seek treatment, especially in pain that persists and interfere with daily activities.