Sometimes as we get older, changes can happen in the spinal canal that cause it to narrow. When this happens it can cause neck disorders like cervical spondylotic myelopathy (say that 5 times fast).
Although this is a problem in the neck it can affect your whole body, including numbness in the hands and balance problems.
Dr. Michael Kaiser, Associate Director of the The Spine Hospital at the Neurological Institute of New York, is an internationally- recognized expert in treating cervical spondylotic myelopathy.
He recently directed a practical course in which he taught students and fellow neurosurgeons about how best to use the latest surgical techniques to help patients with the disorder.
Learn more about Dr. Kaiser at his bio page here.