Most patients with cervical spondylosis will have some chronic symptoms, but they respond to non-operative interventions and do not require surgery. Although cervical spondylosis affects both sexes equally, men usually develop it at an earlier age than women do. These changes, which are characteristic of cervical spondylosis, occur in everyone's spine. Still, many people with…
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Spondylosis and Back Pain Part 1
Introduction Spondylosis is degenerative arthritis, osteoarthritis, of the spinal vertebra and related tissue. Spondylosis often affects the following spinal elements: Intervertebral Discs As people age, certain biochemical changes occur affecting tissue found throughout the body. Symptoms and Different Spinal Levels Cervical (Neck), the complexity of the cervical (neck) anatomy and its wide range of motion…
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You and Back Pain Part 5
A Forward Stretch – sometimes called a Forward Bend and they are different. Let me explain, go with me here and use your imagination, and if you wish do it as you read this. This is how I describe a Forward Stretch. Your are sat on the floor with legs together and outstretched with your…
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You and Back Pain Part 4
Conclusion Lower back pain can be extremely uncomfortable and irritating but there are ways to treat it that won't require you taking lots of strong pain killers. Disc degeneration, spinal stenosis that produce neck and back pain. Sleeping on a soft or sagging mattress also can lead to back pain. A common misconception about back…
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