Cervical spondylitis, commonly known as ankylosing spondylitis, is an inflammatory disorder that affects the cervical spine. Cervical spondylitis produces stiffness and pain in the neck, upper shoulder, and arm over time. Cervical spondylitis has advanced to the fusion of the cervical intervertebral joint, which appears bamboo-like on X-ray.
Clinical features:
Cervical spondylitis is characterized by pain that worsens with rest and improves with movement. The pain is more severe at night and in the morning. The stiffness can last for more than 30 minutes in the morning and improve with movement. The spine becomes fused with each other as a result of inflammation and development, and you lose a lot of range of motion. Vertebral fractures, weight loss, uveitis, and other complications of cervical spondylitis might occur. In cervical spondylitis,
Goals of the physiotherapy:
The goals of cervical spondylitis physiotherapy are to alleviate Pain, and stiffness, and to maintain joint range of motion.
Physiotherapy treatment includes:·
Neck rotations (you can assist with your hands for giving pressure), · Chin tucks (you can also give pressure with your hands to give an extra stretch to the posterior neck muscles), and · you can progress chin tucks by doing this online and keeping one pillow under your head and then performing chin tuck are all examples of exercises for cervical spondylitis. Exercising the thoracic cavity (you can do this with the help of a foam roller or you can make a towel roll and place it under your upper back and now, lie down on it and spread your arms sideways). Deep breathing exercises. superman exercise (this exercise will strengthen your neck, upper back, and lower back muscles while also providing core muscular stability).posture correction exercises. Chest and shoulder muscle stretching. The spine is mobilized (it will increase and maintain mobility, strength, power of the muscle, and functionality).Chiropractic care.Soft tissue mobilization or myofascial release therapy. At Elite physiotherapy & sports injury centre we use high-intensity class 4 laser, Combo-therapy, Super inductive system, functional cupping therapy, and Dry needling, which are used by our physiotherapists to relieve your symptoms. Stiff neck or cervical spondylitis can be avoided with lifestyle modifications, ergonomic improvements, avoiding poor posture, frequent exercise, and quitting smoking. Consult your physiotherapist for an examination and repair of your ergonomics and posture.