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How do I know I have cervical spondylosis?
Imaging tests
- Neck X-ray. An X-ray can show abnormalities, such as bone spurs, that indicate cervical spondylosis.
- CT scan. A CT scan can provide more detailed imaging, particularly of bones.
- MRI. MRI can help pinpoint areas where nerves might be pinched.
- Myelography.
What does spondylosis pain feel like?
Patients often experience aching, stiffness, or pain in the mid back region described as a muscle spasm or tightness. If spondylosis causes pressure on the surrounding nerves there may be numbness, tingling or pain radiating into the chest, ribs, or abdominal areas known as radiculopathy.
Is there an early stage cure for cervical spondylosis?
Cervical spondylosis treatment in Ayurveda can deliver a complete cure for early-stage patients but as the disease progresses and the degeneration increases, curing the condition becomes more complicated. Once a certain threshold of degeneration has occurred in the cervical region, the chances of regeneration will become negligible.
What is the prognosis of cervical spondylosis?
Cervical radiculopathy usually resolves without intervention. The long-term prognosis in cervical spondylotic myelopathy is less clear. Some patients experience a progressive decline, while most have long periods of stability of symptoms with intermittent exacerbations.
Is cervical spondylosis a serious condition?
Many people often wonder if cervical spondylosis is a serious condition. This can be answered only after a thorough understanding of this condition. Cervical spondylosis is not a progressive disease but in severe cases, surgery can be done to correct the condition.
What is the most common syndrome of cervical spondylosis?
Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of cervical spondylosis. The first symptoms are often an unsteady, jerky walk and pain and loss of flexibility in the neck. Magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography can confirm the diagnosis. Treatment includes a soft neck collar, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and sometimes surgery.