The most common symptoms of cervical spondylosis are neck pain or stiffness, especially with neck movement, nagging neck soreness, muscle spasms, and clicking, popping or grinding sounds when moving the neck. Additional symptoms can include dizziness and headaches. Cervical spondylosis is caused by wear and tear on the bones, discs, and joints in the neck and is often seen in older individuals. Recommended foods for cervical pain include fish, nuts, seeds, apples, garlic, ginger, and turmeric which have anti-inflammatory properties, while red meat, white potatoes, and coffee should be avoided as they increase acid levels in the body.