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Cervical spondylosis Symptoms and treatment

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Cervical spondylosis can lead to stiffness and  chronic pain in the neck that may also lead numbness of the upper extremities.

Well the most common symptoms with which these patients approach the doctor are
1. Pain and stiffness in the neck.
2. The pain and stiffness could be confined to the neck alone
3. There could be radiation of the pain from the neck to the right hand, the left hand and the neck to the back of the head
4. There could be giddiness associated with pain and stiffness
5. There could be only pain in the upper arm
6. There could be numbness in the tips of the fingers

These above symptoms could all suggest that you could be suffering from a condition known as cervical spondylosis. Neck stiffness and pain may be worse with upright activities. Numbness and weakness may appear in the arms, hands, and fingers, and weakness in the legs. May feel or hear grinding or popping in the neck when you move. Muscle spasms or headaches.

May feel irritable and fatigue, disturb sleep and impair your ability to work. The diagnosis is usually through physical examination and imaging.

Physical exam - the doctor may identify tender spots along the neck and evaluate your ability to move the neck in various directions. The function of the nerves and muscles in the arms and legs may be tested. Imaging - X-rays and MRI studies may be used to show bone spur and other abnormalities and reveal the extent of damage to the cervical spine.

Treatment for cervical spondylosis for TYPE A

Exercise your neck and keep active and aim to keep your neck moving as normally as possible. As far as possible, continue with normal activities. In the past, some people have worn a neck collar for long periods when a flare-up of neck pain developed. It is now known that if you wear a collar for long periods it may cause the neck to 'stiffen up'. So, try to keep your it as active as possible.

Exercises for spondylosis

Professionals who spend hours doing desk work or in front off the computers should take small breaks in between and try and do simple neck exercises Some of those neck pains and stiffness which does not improve in spite of exercise and medication are most certainly due to stress. When a person is in constant stress the muscles in the neck goes into spasm and causes pain and stiffness in the neck so it is very important for the doctor to identify the cause and treat it accordingly.

Treatment for cervical spondylosis- Homeopathy-TYPE B

The symptoms may last for several months or years. Most of the time if symptoms are mild, the doctor may recommend rest, medication, and physical therapy.  Rest - may need to wear a soft cervical collar or neck brace to limit neck motion to relieve nerve irritation. Medication -medications or other non-narcotic pain relievers to relieve pain and reduce swelling.
Physical therapy - Hot and cold  cervical traction or active exercise program to relieve pain symptoms.

When the symptoms are too severe, most of the doctors may recommend surgery. Chiropractic is another alternative of healing for cervical spondylosis treatment.

The most commonly used medicines used for the treatment of cervical spondylosis

Rhus Tox ..Pain and stiffness in the nape of the neck pain between the shoulders, Kalmia..pain from the neck down the arms,pain extending to the shoulder blades Conium.. with giddiness. Other commonly used medicines are causticum,calcarea phos,calcarea flour,nux,hypericum.

Treatment for cervical spondylosis- Aurvedic - TYPE C
Any external massage is not of much use. Violent massage with deep pressure is very harmful for the spondylosis patient. Only gentle massage over the muscles of the neck and shoulder joints should be applied and for this purpose Mahanarayan taila is best suited. This gentle massage can be given 2-3 times a day .

In winter season; this medicated oil should be gently warmed before application. Guggulu, gum resin extracted from the plant is the best medicine for the treatment of cervical spondylosis. Ayurvedic physicians for the treatment of this condition popularly use a compound preparation named as simhanada guggulu. It is given in a dose of 2-4 tablets, 4 times a day. Usually hot water or hot milk id given to the patient after the administration of this medicines. This medicine has slightly laxative effects.

For the patient to recover from cervical ailments, it is necessary that this bowel should move clearly and regularly. This medicine is very much helpful for this purpose. For patients having clear motions, this medicines should be given in a dose of 2 tablets and constipated patients the dose should be 4 tablets. If the constipation is not relieved even by taking 4 tablets the dose can be further increased to 6 tablets. At night some medicines should be given to the patients, which will act as a purgative.

Triphala powder is the best medicine for spondylosis. One teaspoonful of triphala should be given to the patient, mixed with a cup of warm milk and one spoon of sugar. In the motions become regular by the intake of simbanada guggulu, then triphala powder should be given only twice a week otherwise it can be given every day.Hot fomentation on the vertebrae of the  is very useful for cervical pains. In a big handkerchief about 500gms of salt should be kept over a frying pan till it becomes tolerably hot. Then this should be applied over the neck. Care should be taken to see that it should not be too hot. In that case, it may cause burns.

Sometimes patients suffering from cervical Spondylosis develop some anesthetic patches in the back, neck, shoulders and arms because of the pressure from nervous systems .The patient is therefore not able to feel the quantum of heat applied during fomentation. It should therefore be the responsibility of the attendant to examine the heat of the bolus before applying it on the affected parts .This fomentation should be continued about ½ an hour every day. After fomentation the affected part should not be exposed to cold wind. In winter season therefore immediately after fomentation, the affected part should be covered with some wool engarment.

In other seasons also the affected part should be kept covered with some cotton garments after fomentation. It is very convenient to take the fomentation before bedtime. After the fomentation the patient should go to sleep so that he does not run the risk of exposure. DietSour things particularly curd, are strictly prohibited. Fried things, pulses and various preparations of pulses are also contra- indicated in this condition. Bitter vegetables like bitter variety of drumstick, neem flowers and bitter gourd are very useful. Wheat is better than rice for the patient. He should however, avoid taking refined wheat which is known as maida (flour) and suji (semolina). To some extent they are constipated and do not help the patient in the recovery.

Lifestyle Exposure to cold, cold bath and any violent exercise of the  muscles, including pressure, are very bad for the patients of Cervical spondulosis. Under the impression that this pain is being caused by some defects in the muscles, people undertake different types of neck exercises .While reading and writing ,one should maintain a comfortable posture. Morning walk gives some relief to the patient, but if it is cold outside the patient should always use a woolen scarf around his neck while going out of the house.

Physical therapy is good for patient. There are many products for this. See Bluelight physical therapy device, very helpful.

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