Cervical Spondylosis: The only thing that keeps the human skeletal system straight is the vertebral column. There is no denial that the vertebral column is anatomically monotonous in organization but equally needfull of presence.

The vertebral column protects the spinal chord from mechanical injury that may lead to brain damages as well. The one related condition is bone spurs in which the region of spinal chord cavity in the bones gets deposition of osteophytes.

The intervertebral disks or spinal disks prevents harsh contact of two adjacent vertebrae and also prevents shock absorption and wear and tear. Those disks can be pictured as the piece of smooth cheese or rubber between the two wooden blocks.

Cervical spondylosis is also known as Cervical osteoarthritis, mostly happens due to the changes to the bones, disks and joints of the neck caused by
-Normal wear and tear by ageing.
-The spinal disks lose the viscous fluid content while the smoothness is gone and it gradually stiffens.
–Osteophytes causes narrowing of the spinal cavity in vertebral column and this unsalubrious condition is spinal stenosis.
-It causes pain not only in the neck region but also other axial regions; may cause trouble to daily activities.

While aging is the major risk factor, exceptions and abnormal growth of osteophytes and arthrosclerosis in the spinal disks is worry itself.
-Herniated disks or Osteoporosis or lack of good posture due to prolonged stress in neck from work related activities or genetic factors should be well taken care of.
–smoking and obesity makes the condition even worse.

Symptoms | Cervical Spondylosis

Cervical Spondylosis symptoms  are quite significant but common symptoms are
-Stiffness in the neck leading to pain and grinding noise or sensation during movements
-A headache in the occipital or temporal region
-Pain in clavicle(collar bone), scapula(shoulder bone) and arms or fore arms due to close attachements of muscles and bones

Pain and restlessness are more often noticed when the body is exhausted or need some exercise, exactly in the morning while flexing the muscles and in the end of the day. Slight pain in the back region of the neck or may be lower can be easily treated by proper rest.

Surgery | Cervical Spondylosis

The intensified pain may aggravate the need for surgeries, which rarely are needed.

When the osteophytes are deposited on the bones it narrows the area and exerts pressure on the spinal chord and this very condition is cervical myelopathy which causes slow reflexes and numbness in arms and fingers along with lessee control over bowel and bladder.

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Diagnosis of Cervical Spondylosis:

A physician is more likely to test the reflexes and strengths and the sensations.
– X-rays show the spinal pores if present through the herniated disks or osteoporosis.
– CT scan gives accurate and better imaging of the neck region.

– MRI includes the magnetic resonamce technique and locates the pinched nerves

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Treatment |Cervical Spondylosis

When the condition is bearable easily and not severe, then physical hot and cold therapies to reduce the pain or inflammation and small & easy exercises along with rest can help miles better.

But when the condition is intense, it may require muscle relaxants (cyclobenzaprine), narcotics (hydrocodene), chiropractic manipulation or injecting local anaesthetics (corticosteroids) into joints of the spines.