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Can cervical spondylosis be cured completely?
As with other forms of osteoarthritis, there is no cure for the disease itself. However, there are ways to help alleviate some or all of the symptoms. Gentle stretching to keep the surrounding muscles flexible is one method that I have found effective personally.
What happens if cervical spondylosis is not treated?
Sometimes, cervical spondylosis results in a narrowing of the space needed by the spinal cord and the nerve roots that pass through the spine to the rest of your body. If the spinal cord or nerve roots become pinched, you might experience: Tingling, numbness and weakness in your arms, hands, legs or feet.
How can spondylosis be cured permanently?
Find out what types of self-care and other treatments can help relieve cervical spondylosis pain.
- Stretching Exercises. When your neck hurts, you’re more likely to avoid moving it.
- Good Posture.
- Ice and Heat.
- Cervical Pillow.
- Pain Relieving Patches.
- Anti-inflammatory Medications.
- Massage.
- Cervical Spine Surgery.
Can chiropractors get rid of neck pain?
Chiropractors often treat neck pain with neck manipulations. These are also called adjustments. In some cases, these neck adjustments—along with exercises—may work better for neck pain than pain medications. You may want to try a chiropractor if you have had neck pain for a long time that is not due to an injury.
How can Ayurveda cure cervical spondylosis permanently?
Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies for treating cervical spondylosis include Abhyanga swedam, Elakizhi, Nasyam, Shirovasti or shirodhara, Sarvangadhara, Greeva vasti, Navara kizhi, Pizhichil etc to relieve pain, inflammation of muscles and ligaments and to improve the flexibility of neck bone joints.
Is spondylitis serious?
Ankylosing spondylitis is a complex disorder that can cause some serious complications when left unchecked. However, symptoms and complications for many people can be controlled or reduced by following a regular treatment plan.
Does chronic neck pain ever go away?
Chronic neck pain often doesn’t go away on its own, but a comprehensive treatment plan can bring relief. Most people have neck pain at some time in their lives. In many cases, neck pain isn’t serious and goes away with rest.
Who treats neck and shoulder pain?
Shoulder and neck pain is treated by primary care physicians, including general practitioners, internists, and family medicine doctors, as well as orthopedists, neurosurgeons, rheumatologists, neurologists, and physiatrists.