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Degenerative cervical spondylosis
Hi sir, my mother have some pain in neck area doctors suggested for X Ray cervical spin AP/ Lat view in that report we noted "early degenerative cervical spondylosis" what does it means I have attached the report as well
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Neck isometric with ultrasonic massage
Gental exercise given,and exercise are performed in two times in a day ...
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Calcium supplements and isometric exercise of neck .
Heat pack.also
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Report seen by me , Report says cs , kindly start early exercises with neck strength program. Kindly follow dos and don't. Try to keep your self active always.
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You need to consult a Physiotherapist
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Avoid pillow
Moist heat compression
Ultrasound and IFT modalities for pain relief
Postural care
Regularly move your neck in every direction every morning and evening to maintain full range of motion in cervical joints
Do upper trapezius stretching exercises
Chin tucks
Neck isometric exercises
Scapular retraction exercises
Vitamin D supplements
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Do MRI & confirm wats the exact case
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You have to consult a physiotherapist in person for complete assessment and treatment.
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Visit nearby by physiotherapy clinic for your treatment ....is the best way to cure your problem with physiotherapy sessions...
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Do moist heat pack twice a day ....
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Visit nearby physiotheeapy clinic anf take electrotherapy for a week. After a week of sessions, you will be suggested with isometric exercises which you need to do for a 2 weeks to strengthen the cervical muscles.
Maintain proper posture and do hot water fermentation twice a day for 4 days.
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You need an online consultation or physically visit near your clinic for best diagnosis and treatment for your mother.
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Cervical spondylosis is a degenerative process due to old age or prolonged poor posture.
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Moist heat compression.
Isometric neck exercise.
postural care.
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It is the Doctor's way to grade the wear and tear in the spine.It is grade one and is not severe.It can be managed and treated by Physiotherapy sessions and few exercises.. You can start these exercises as explained in this video
https://youtu.be/raucfw_no5y
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The simplest way to explain this is let her continue her routine physical activity but initially take guidance from a Physiotherapist.
This case may probably need proper home based exercise plan only and it may not require multiple visits to clinic.
Consultation can be done online also.
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Early changes about wear n tear of joint. Stretching n strengthening exercises will be helpful. Calcium n vit D to be supplemented. Avoid neck forward bending. For pain Hot fomentation twice a day . Apply diclofenac gel. Use butterfly pillow. Take care of your posture
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Hello
This is general wear tear of the spine(arthritis of spine)and there corresponding discs, though the intervertebral spaces are normal as per X-ray which is good thing .
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She should do stretching exercises of neck which includes stretching of trapezius muscle, side-flexors and rotators of neck and do neck isometric exercises for strengthening
Upper limb limb strengthening is also required.
Strengthening is majorly required to control degeneration .
Scapular stability exercises
She is also at menopausal age so get vitamin D , serum calcium and other checks done .
Health Tips
Avoid excessive forward bending of neck
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Dr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is the early stage of cervical spondylosis which cause neck pain
For pain relief take Physiotherapy treatment like Ultrasound therapy and IFT then start Neck isometric Strengthening Exercises
Neck Stretching Exercises
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Visit nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
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Dr. Sneha Kamble (PT)
Physiotherapist
5 yrs exp
Mumbai
The degenerative changes happening in the cervical spine means age related changes happening in the neck due to which the patient experiences pain in neck with or without radiation in the shoulder or hands of the affected side or both.
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The patient is advised to visit a physiotherapist and perform some exercises given by the therapist. Some stretches and mobilisations can be performed by the therapist to relieve the pain and the strain over the neck.
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Do not ignore the condition as it will worsen the condition. Might also lead to numbness in the fingers.
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Dr. Susan Raju (PT)
Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi,
I can understand the concern you have for your mother but for a correct diagnosis, a proper assessment is required. As you mentioned your mother is experiencing neck pain - the root cause of the problem can be many for example pain arising during activities like cooking in the kitchen or while cutting vegetables or sitting and watching TV or phone. The x-ray is just suggesting early degenerative cervical spondylosis - i.e age-related changes in the spine similar to greying of hair which is a natural phenomenon to happen as we age. If you are looking for a solution for her pain, then I would suggest understanding the root cause of her pain. As per the current information you have given, if she has only neck pain she can recover well and get back to her daily life pain-free with the right diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Neeraj (PT)
Physiotherapist
10 yrs exp
Faridabad
Visit to your nearest physio clinic
Or u can call me
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
13 yrs exp
Nellore
Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for proper assessment and treatment,take electrical modalities treatment for 1 week
After reducing pain start doing isometric and stretching exercises to neck.
Maintain proper posture and ergonomics.
Do hot water application for 3-4 times a day
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