What is cervical spondylosis?
The cervical spondylosis is defined as the wear and tear in the vertebrae and intervertebral disk of the neck resulting in degeneration of the cervical spine.
The degeneration of the spine causes reduced elasticity of intervertebral disk resulting in more risk of injury and tear.
Which age group is more affected due to cervical spondylosis?
Mainly the youngers are more affected due to this.
It commonly occurs between the age of 40-60 years.
Mainly the females are more affected than males.
What causes cervical spondylosis?
• The chronic wear and tear of the cervical spine can also cause cervical spondylosis.
• Maintaining bad posture.
• Age over 40.
• History of a neck injury.
• Osteoporosis affecting the cervical spine.
• History of spine surgery.
• Arthritis.
What are the risk factors of cervical spondylosis?
• Travelers who do long distance traveling.
• Drivers.
• Watching TV.
• Computer professional.
What are the sign and symptoms of cervical spondylosis?
• Intermittent neck and shoulder pain.
• Tingling and numbness in arms and hands.
• Radiating pain in arm shoulder, back.
• Pain from sub-occipital region radiates to the neck or vertex of the head.
• Stiffness in the neck region.
• Weakness in hands with numbness.
• Restriction of neck movement.
• Pain gets worse with bending, coughing, sneezing.
• Swelling and tenderness in the neck.
Which diseases having similar symptoms as compared to cervical spondylosis?
• Cervical Disc Disease.
• Cervical Sprain and Strain.
• Chronic Pain Syndrome.
• Cervical Myofascial Pain.
• Cervical Myofascial Pain.
• Adhesive Capsulitis.
• Osteoporosis and Spinal Cord Injury.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Which examinations confirm cervical spondylosis?
-Physical examination shows stiffness in the head making it difficult to rotate.
-Other tests include:
• X-ray spine.
• CT scan spine.
• MRI spine.
• EMG (electromyography)
• Nerve conduction velocity test
How to prevent cervical spondylosis?
• Sleep on a firm mattress.
• Take proper rest.
• Avoid using pillows or use thin pillows.
• Avoid soft cushioned seats.
• Massage on a neck with hot fomentation.
• Maintaining a straight neck posture.
• Simple and gentle exercise.
• Avoid lifting heavy weight.
• Avoiding cold bath.
Diet Management:
• Eat a healthy nutritious diet.
• Plenty of fresh fruits containing vitamin C.
• Avoid fatty, spicy and fried food.
• Diet rich in:
• vitamin D,
• calcium,
• Phosphorus,
• proteins.
• Adding zinc, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids.
What are the complications of cervical spondylosis?
• Incontinence of feces or urine.
• Poor balance.
• Loss of muscle function.
• Unsteady gait.
What are the indicated medicines of cervical spondylosis?
The homeopathic medicines can help symptomatically in case of cervical spondylosis. The most indicated homeopathic medicines are:
• Rhux- Tox
• Bryonia
• Gelsemium
• Ruta
• Conium
