Cervical spondylosis,
also known as cervical osteoarthritis, is an condition associated with age which degenerates the cervical spine due to constant vertebrae
and cartilage wear and tear. Usually beginning in people over the age of 55, spinal degeneration changes naturally occur through time, but every person ages differently. Aging can affect some individuals more than others, depending on
how much the body is overused.
The vertebrae of the spinal
column are separated by disks that
provide a space between the bones, allowing the spine to move. As a
person ages, the disks naturally begin to lose fluid and the space between each
vertebrae becomes smaller. A person affected by cervical spondylosis experiences this change much faster and severe than others, often times resulting in symptoms of numbness, stiffness, and
pain. Tingling and weakness of the muscles relates to cervical
spondylosis as well, since the degeneration of the spine reduces the spaces in between the
vertebrae, causing compression of the nerves in the cervical area.
Although age
is the most common cause for developing cervical spondylosis, the condition can
also be a result of lack of exercise, being overweight, or due to an injury. Other spine conditions that can be associated to
cervical spondylosis are arthritis, herniated disks and bone spurs.
Relieving any condition that results in pain essential to everyone and when
your cervical spondylosis symptoms develop into constant chronic pain, you might want to consider seeing a doctor. Chiropractic care and physical therapy focuses on restoring the natural alignment of your spine releasing the pinched nerves and reducing the pain. Good options for relieving your
symptoms as you receive treatment are home remedies such as applying heat and cold therapy and a diet made up of foods that treat inflammation. Aging is inevitable and so are the changes
that your body goes through, but you can treat your cervical spondylosis and
find relief.
