Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Cervical Spondylosis


Cervical Spondylosis also known as cervical osteoarthritis. This condition usually appears later in life, usually in early 30 to 40 years of age. This is an age-related wear and tear of the neck. as we age the cartilage gradually deteriorates. This is a common degenerative disease of the spine.

The common cause is just wear and tear as we age.

Some signs and symptoms are as follows:
Stiffness in the neck
Neck pain
Numbness in the arms, hands and legs
Tingling in the arms, hands and legs

Treatment depends on the severity on the spondylosis. In minor cases, people suffering from syondylosis wear a neck brace, take non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or some even do exercises. In severe cases, traction, muscle relaxants and surgery are options.

For more information on spondylosis you can visit these sites, www.cervical-spondylosis.com and www.medscape.com

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