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cervical spondolysis
my dad is suffering from cervical spondolysis what type of food and exercise should he do ? ACCORDING TO X RAY REPORTS HE HAS DEGENERATION IN C4-C6 VERTEBRAE . WHAT SHOULD BE DONE .. IS THEIR ANY USEFUL VITAMINS ? OTHER THAN CALCIUM AND medicines ?
Thank you so much sir !! you showed me lots of ways for treatment ! now i can take the next step ..
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Cervical spondylosis involves the arthritic degeneration of the cervical discs, and the cervical facet joints, which facilitate movement of head and neck. Sometimes this condition is characterized as "degenerative disc disease" or "facet syndrome."
The degeneration reported does not so much affect the vertebrae, which are hard bones, but the intervertebral discs and soft tissue around the vertebrae.
Spondylosis can be painful, causing pain in the head, neck, and upper back. Sometimes spondylosis comes with radiating pain down the arms, into the hands, and usually causes referred pain in the upper back and shoulders.
Treatment of pain takes a large roll in the treatment of cervical spondylosis. The application of ice and heat are both useful in treating the pain. Massage also helps with pain. Sometimes pain reduction can be achieved by simply getting the weight of your head off the neck. Support the neck at all times, especially in sleep. In cases of acute, painful inflammation of the cervical tissues, wearing a soft-collar can help reduce pain.
Treatment for cervical spondylosis includes physical therapy (to help reduce inflammation, and regain range of movement), traction, TENS, and oral NSAIDs.
Interventional pain treatments can be useful in advanced cases of spondylosis. These include epidural steriod injections, nerve blocks, and pulsed RFA.
Surgery is often offered to treat this condition, but should be reserved for cases that involve nerve impingement and severe cervical stenosis, I believe that surgery should be avoided for as long as possible, as it often exacerbates the pain associated with spondylosis.
Treatment with combination of calcium, magnesium, and Vit. D3 may help manage symptoms, but usually has little effect on the degenerative process.
For more information, see http://www.spineuniverse.com/conditions/spondylosis.