How bad can it get?

Cervical spondylitis can cause increased pressure on the spinal cord over a period of time and this is one of the major complications. It can result in symptoms such as:

Inability to control the passage of stools (fecal incontinence)

Inability to control the passage of urine (urinary incontinence)

Progressive loss of muscle function

Loss of sensations of the skin

Unsteady gait

Spastic movements

Permanent disability (rare)