Lifestyle changes invite numerous health problems, and Spondylosis is one of them. Spondylosis is osteoarthritis, which affects the lower back and neck. These conditions cause deformities in the spine and excruciating pain. This is a degenerative condition that causes regular wear and tear over time.
Spondylosis causes restrictions in Lower back and Neck pain which reduces functionality. It’s important to treat the symptoms by finding the real causes behind the Spondylosis.
What are the Symptoms of Spondylosis?
Spondylosis is osteoarthritis of the spine that affects the neck and lower back. Lower back and Neck ( Cervical ) spondylosis have different symptoms.
Symptoms of Neck or Cervical Spondylosis are:
- Neck pain radiating through shoulders and arms
- Numbness in the shoulders and arms
- Tingling sensation in the hands and palms
- Issues in swallowing food in severe case
For the Lower Back Spondylosis, the symptoms are:
- Radiating lower back pain
- Increased pain while sitting down for a long time
- Increased pain while bending forward or doing intense activities
What are the Causes of Spondylosis?
There are numerous reasons behind the onset of spondylosis. It’s important to know and correct these causes if possible to get relief from the pain.
#1 – Age-Related Spinal Degeneration
The Osteoarthritis that is affecting the Spine is the common cause of Spondylosis. Regular wear and tear reduces the efficacy of the spinal discs or even causes the bone spurs to increase pressure on the nerves.
#2 – Regular Muscle Strains
If an individual is regularly engaging in activities that cause regular muscle strains, then eventually it turns into Spondylosis.
#3 – Accidental Injuries
Any kind of injury to the spine through Trauma, Motor accidents, or falls, damages the spine and causes Spondylosis. This is due to the misalignment of the vertebrae or spinal disc hernia.
Diagnostics Procedure for Spondylosis
Unlike other Spinal disorders, the diagnosis of this condition is very easy. The use of digital imaging options like X-ray, CT Scan, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging to get an accurate diagnosis.
In case of unclear scans, the doctors inject the dye into the spine and then do digital imaging to get a detailed cross-section of the spine and accurately diagnose the severity of the condition.
What are the Treatment Options available for Spondylosis?
The Cervical and Thoracic Spondylosis needs immediate medical attention as it can worsen over time. Physiotherapy and lifestyle changes are the common treatment options exercised by the doctors for the patients.
Surgical intervention is considered in rare and serious cases. ANSSI Wellness provides USA Patented Spinal Decompression Therapy to treat Spondylosis and many other such conditions. It’s been tested on thousands of patients and can surely provide relief from the symptoms.
