Cervical spondylitis is a long-term stiffness in the bones of the spine below the neck, and the problem of headache with pain in the neck or shoulders. This pain gradually increases beyond the shoulder to the arm and palms.
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Cervical spondylitis is a long-term stiffness in the bones of the spine below the neck, and the problem of headache with pain in the neck or shoulders. This pain gradually increases beyond the shoulder to the arm and palms.
Spine related problem for every fifth Indian
According to a research, every fifth Indian in our country has some kind of problem related to spine. Earlier this problem was seen more in the elderly. But in the last decade, this problem has increased by 60 percent among the youth. Not only in youth, but also in children and adolescents, excessive use of gadgets is causing problems related to cervical spine, in which cervical spondylitis is prominent.
expert opinion
Manish Vaish says that if the problem of cervical spondylitis occurs in the upper part of the spine, it is called cervical spondylitis. It is a chronic condition, which lasts for many years or a lifetime, but in many people its symptoms are not visible until secondary complications due to deformity of the spine.
Contact your doctor if you have such symptoms
- The pain gets worse
- Pain persists for several days without rest
- Pain radiates from neck to arms and legs
- Headache, weakness, numbness and tingling in hands and feet
the treatment
Treatment depends on how severe your problem is. The aim is to relieve pain and stiffness, prevent symptoms from becoming severe, prevent possible complications, and reduce the risk of spinal deformity. Medication and physical therapy also provide relief in pain.