Cervical Spondylosis

Cervical Spondylosis Treatment in Tardeo, Mumbai

Cervical spondylosis involves the wear and tear of the spinal joints and discs with advancing age. More than 90 percent of people above the age of 60 suffer from cervical spondylosis. 

To know more about cervical spondylosis, you can search online for a pain management hospital near you.

What is cervical spondylosis?

Pain and discomfort are common among people suffering from this condition. It is a common problem for elderly people and is mostly treated with medicines and physical therapies. A neck injury, overuse of backbones, lifting heavy weights, accidents and aging are the causes of cervical spondylosis. Surgery is not a common choice but it can be recommended to people with severe conditions. 

To know more, you can consult a pain management specialist near you.

What are the symptoms of cervical spondylosis?

1. Pain in the neck
2. Stiff muscles around the neck
3. Pain around the shoulder blade
4. Pain in arm and fingers
5. Muscle weakness
6. Headache
7. Uncomfortable sensations near the spinal cord or nerve roots:
   • Tingling in your arms, fingers, hands, legs and feet
   • Numbness in your arms, fingers, hands, legs and feet
   • Lack of coordination
   • Loss of bladder control

What causes cervical spondylosis?

1. Overgrowth of bones
2. Drying out of spinal fluid
3. Herniated discs
4. Age-related or accidental injury
5. Stiffness of ligaments
6. Excessive pressure on your spine from lifting heavy objects

When do you need to see a doctor?

If you notice any of the following, consult a pain management doctor near you:

• Numbness in your hands or feet
• Tingling in your hands or feet
• Losing bladder control
• Interfering pain while doing regular activities.

You can request an appointment at Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Tardeo, Mumbai.

Call 1860 500 2244 to book an appointment.

What are the risk factors?

1. Occupations that require lifting heavy objects
2. Injuries in the neck
3. Hereditary issues
4. Smoking
5.  Aging

How is cervical spondylosis diagnosed?

When you visit a pain management doctor, you will be asked about your symptoms. Your doctor will check if you have any problems moving your neck or if you have problems walking. Your doctor will also test your reflexes and find out if your spine is under any excessive pressure. If your reports suggest nerve damage, then you will have to undergo a different treatment program after talking to your pain management doctor. 

Imaging tests needed:

• Myelography
• MRI
• CT-scan
• Neck X-ray

Nerve function test

• Nerve study to test the strength and speed of your nerve signals
• Electromyography to examine the electrical activity in your nerves 

What are the complications from cervical spondylosis?

The major complication is the compression of your spinal cord. If your spinal cord gets pinched, all the nerve roots will also get damaged and this will cause a lot of problems throughout the body. The nerves connected to the organs can even suffer permanent damage.

How Is cervical spondylosis treated?

1. Physical therapy - Your doctor will recommend physical therapists for your neck pain and shoulder aches. You will have to follow the guidelines by the therapists and complete the course in order to feel better.
2. Medications - If you are constantly suffering from pain and your OTC pain relievers are not helpful, then ask your pain management doctor to prescribe some medicines like: 
   • Antidepressants
   • Anti-seizures medicines
   • Muscle relaxants
   • Corticosteroids
   • Non-anti-inflammatory drugs
3. Surgeries - Generally surgery is not required but if your condition does not get better after all the other treatment options, your doctor will recommend surgery to remove your herniated discs, overgrown bones and parts of the vertebra. Other related surgeries can also be recommended.

Conclusion

Cervical spondylosis is an age-related disorder that causes wearing and tearing of your joints and spinal cord. Nerve-related issues that arise following the condition can be fatal to a patient's health. Hence, don’t postpone treatment.