Spondylosis is a type of arthritis spurred by wear and tear to the spine. It happens when discs and joints degenerate when bone spurs grow on the vertebrae or both. These changes can impair the spine's movement and affect the nerves and other functions. Spondylosis is common and worsens with age. This condition is often used to describe degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) of the spine. Most people don't have symptoms, but some may experience pain or muscle spasms. In many cases, no specific treatment is required. If symptoms occur, treatments include medication, corticosteroid injections, physiotherapy, and sometimes surgery. The main cause is aging, but the way aging affects your spine can lead to other changes and problems. Spondylosis is a cascade: One anatomical change occurs, which leads to more degeneration and changes in your spine's structures. These changes combine to cause spondylosis and its symptoms.