SPONDYLOSIS – HOW IT AFFECTS THE SPINE

Medically spondylosis is defined as the degeneration of the spine. This degeneration can take place in any region of the spine namely:

  • Cervical spondylosis – Neck region
  • Lumbar spondylosis – Lower back
  • Thoracic spondylosis – Middle region

Spondylosis is a medical term that is often used in describing spinal osteoarthritis as well as other types of spinal degeneration.

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SYMPTOMS & SIGNS OF SPONDYLOSIS

There are no specific symptoms of spondylosis, however patients suffering from osteoarthritis as well as spine degeneration often suffer from the following:

  • Severe back pain when the patient indulges in high activity – this can happen due to facet joint arthritis
  • Leg pain when the patient walks – usually happens due to spinal stenosis
  • Low back pain, neck pain as well as arm and leg pain – caused by degenerative disc disease

GETTING TREATMENT FOR SPINAL ARTHRITIS

Back doctors usually perform a thorough physical examination and study of symptoms before deciding upon the treatment regimen. They may also order imaging tests like X-rays, MRI scan and CT scan to understand the extent and location of the problem. Once they have clear diagnosis they formulate a treatment plan that will work best for the patient.

Treatment for spinal arthritis consists of both non-surgical and surgical treatment plans and the doctors choose depending upon the condition of the patient.

NON-SURGICAL TREATMENT

Most of the time doctors prefer to go for non-surgical treatment option as this treatment regimen is successful 75% of the time. The most commonly used non-surgical treatment options for spinal arthritis include:

  • Physical therapy
  • Chiropractic manipulation
  • Medications
  • Exercises
  • Heat/ice therapy
  • Massage therapy

SURGICAL TREATMENT

Surgery is the last preferred treatment regimen and is only taken up by back doctors when non-surgical treatment fails to provide any improvement in the symptoms of the patient.

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