• 08 Sep 2021
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Physiotherapy for Cervical Spondylosis (Symptoms, Exercises and Treatment)

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Cervical spondylosis is one of the most common mobility-related issues among patients who are aged above 60. Infact, as per a study, it was found that nearly 85% of people above 60 years are right now living with cervical spondylosis, but in most cases, they are not able to experience the pain.

If not diagnosed early, this condition can severely impact the mobility of the patients, besides incurring pain and numbness.

Fortunately, Physiotherapy has the solution for this condition.

Definition of Cervical Spondylosis

A medical condition wherein discs, ligaments in the neck, and/or cervical spine and vertebrae deteriorate gradually, is known as Cervical Spondylosis.

This condition is also known as degenerative osteoarthritis and cervical osteoarthritis. In layman terms, this condition is often called “arthritis of the neck”.

Causes Of Cervical Spondylosis

Over time, the cervical spine experiences gradual wear and tear, and in some cases, severe degeneration. This is normally one of the most common causes of Cervical Spondylosis. In some cases, previous injuries to the neck (accident, or while doing exercises) can also lead to this condition.

Now, cervical spice is referred to as the seven small vertebrae that start from the base of the neck and basically give structure and shape to our neck. In the condition of Cervical Spondylosis, the edges of the vertebrae develop sudden bone spurs known as osteophytes, due to which the discs get thinner, and they gradually lose the ability to absorb the shock experienced in the neck.

Symptoms Of Cervical Spondylosis

The most common symptoms are weakness and severe pain in the neck, which often leads to loss of consciousness in the patient. The patient is not able to move, and mobility functions are severely hampered.

Let’s understand why this happens.

The swollen neck joints, also called facet joints, press and pinch the nerve roots, or in some cases, the spinal cord which results in pin and needles type pinching pain, and/or tingling sensation.

Due to these issues, the patient first loses their ability to freely move their neck, and then gradually mobility functions are disrupted and in extreme cases, the patient is not able to freely walk, without any support.

Exercises & Treatment For Cervical Spondylosis

Physiotherapy is considered one of the most preferred and result-oriented treatments for cervical spondylosis that has long-term benefits. For immediate relief, exercises can be performed, besides giving muscle relaxants & steroid injections.

With regular exercises based on the diagnosis and the symptoms, the patient can experience relief from the pain and numbness, and can gradually restore day-to-day activities and mobility functions.

In severe cases of Cervical Spondylosis, surgery is recommended by the doctors.

Some of the exercises for patients with Cervical Spondylosis include:

●Neck Exercises such as neck stretch, neck tilt, neck retraction, and neck turn (with guidance from Physiotherapists)

●Spine stretch in reclining mode

●Chair rise exercises such as seated leg raise, focussing on abdominal muscles can help

●Shoulder blade exercises

Advanced Treatment By CureNow Wellness

If you are looking for advanced Physiotherapy based treatment for Cervical Spondylosis, then CureNow Wellness Physiotherapy can help you with digital cervical traction and digimed IFT treatments.

In cervical traction treatment (for which we have highly advanced digital machines), the spinal vertebrae and muscles are stretched to provide pain relief for the patient. Once space is created between vertebrae, then pressure is released, muscles are relaxed, thereby providing instant pain relief to the patient.

Whereas, DigiMed is an advanced IFT (Interferential Therapy) equipment, which is part of electrotherapy-based physiotherapy treatment for Cervical spondylosis. With sophisticated and advanced features to control the flow of current, and automate the treatment process, DigiMed IFT treatment can work wonders for patients.

Consult with our UK-certified Physiotherapists, who are trained to diagnose Cervical Spondylosis, and based on the symptoms, they will prepare a detailed physical therapy program for helping the patients.

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