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SPONDYLOSIS: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENTS
Spondylosis is a type of osteoarthritis of the spine. When it affects the lower back, it is known as ‘lumbar spondylosis’ and when it affects the neck, it is known as ‘cervical spondylosis’. It is thought to be mainly a problem of ‘wear and tear’ or ageing. When it occurs in younger age groups, it is usually associated with previous damage to the joint. Certain occupations may also make a person more prone to the condition.
CAUZE
As you age, the bones and cartilage that make up your spine and neck gradually develop wear and tear. These changes can include:
– Dehydrated discs: The discs act as cushions between the vertebrae of the spine. By the age of 40, most people’s spinal discs begin to dry out and shrink, allowing closer contact between the bones.
– Herniated discs: Age also affects the outside of spinal discs. Cracks often appear leading to bulging (herniated) discs – which can sometimes press on the spinal cord and nerve roots.
– Bone spurs: Disc degeneration forces the spine to produce extra amounts of bone in a misguided effort to strengthen the spine. These bone spurs can sometimes pinch the spinal cord and nerve roots.
– Stiff ligaments: Ligaments are cords of tissue that connect bones together. Spinal ligaments can stiffen with age, making the neck less flexible.
SIMPTOME
Often people with clinical signs of spondylosis on X-ray do not have symptoms. 27% – 37% of people with spondylosis of the lumbar spine have no symptoms at all. In some cases, spondylosis can cause back and neck pain due to compression or pinching of the nerves. Bulging intervertebral discs and bony spurs can cause nerve compression, due to narrowing of the openings from which the nerves exit (foraminal stenosis). The localization of symptoms depends on where the spine is affected by the condition.
Common symptoms are: shooting pains, headaches, stiffness, tenderness, weakness, numbness or tingling. bowel or bladder problems.
TREATMENT
Physiotherapy, osteopathy and manual therapy are successful in 95% of cases. Many patients realize that pain and other symptoms can be treated effectively without surgery.
In treatment sessions, we apply a combination of therapy procedures to the patient. After a thorough consultation, we identify your symptoms and the source of the problems. Depending on your condition, we customize each treatment plan. While we resolve your symptoms and free you of pain, we’ll also educate you so you don’t experience the same symptoms again.
There’s no need to panic and put off treatment for spondylosis, because as long as you live with the symptoms, your problem will get worse. Treatment always proves more effective when you start it early.
OUR EXPERTISE
We have a wealth of clinical experience specific to the management of spinal problems, with thousands of patients treated with our innovative techniques.
We will design a personalized treatment program to relieve your symptoms. It is important to treat the source of your problem. With spondylosis, affected bones and muscles can change from person to person. So this can cause a myriad of symptoms. We use a variety of outcome-based therapies and treatments to help reduce your pain and get you back on your feet as quickly as possible.
ALL PACKAGES FARA EXPIRY DATE
10 SEATS
ALL INCLUSIVE
PER SEAT
15 SEATS
ALL INCLUSIVE
PER SEAT
- Different procedures and therapies can be included in the physiotherapy session, as recommended by the specialist, without incurring separate charges.
- We will include a minimum of 4 procedures in your session. If more than one procedure is recommended, you will not be charged extra.
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