Cervical Spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis is a degenerative condition of the cervical spine (neck). It is a natural process of aging in which wear and tear occurs in the cervical bone and cartilage. In the cervical spine this chronic degenerative process affects the intervertebral discs and facet joints, and may progress to disk herniation, bone spur formation, vertebral body degeneration, or compression of the spinal cord. It presents in the majority of people after the fifth decade of life.
Signs and Symptoms:
- Neck pain
- Morning stiffness , feeling tight when turning the neck especially in the morning
- Might have aching pain and numbness that radiate down to the arm, hands and fingers when there is compression of nerve
- Dizziness or headache
Physiotherapy Managements:
- Manual therapy : Soft tissue manipulation and myofascial release to reduce muscle tightness and reduce referred pain.
- Mobilization or Manipulation : To improve mobility and reduce stiffness
- Thermal modalities : Such as heat therapy or cold therapy to relieve pain and tightness
- Exercise therapy : Stretching exercise to relieve tension in neck and shoulder muscles and deep flexor strengthening in helping to restore cervical spine muscular balance and improve postural alignment
- Postural education : To prevent the recurrence of symptoms by receiving training in proper ergonomic practices
- Ergonomic Advice: Recommend modifications for workstations, sleeping positions, and daily tasks to promote spinal health.
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