Cervical Spondylosis Causes

Cervical Spondylosis, also known as cervical osteoarthritis and cervical spondylitis, is a disease which is generally seen in men and women older than 40 years. With the increasing age, the chances of this disease increases. On a general note, if you have a low calcium diet or less bone density, then you are more prone to this disease. In easy terms, you can understand Cervical Spondylosis as the chronic degeneration of neck bones, in which there is involvement of cushions or the inter vertebral discs.

One of the common Cervical Spondylosis Causes cited in the medical fraternity is the continuous wear and tear on the neck's vertebral column. In the initial stages (mild cases), Cervical Spondylosis can be treated with a conservative treatment such as wearing a neck brace and using some of the proven home remedies. However, severe cases require physiotherapy, neck traction, stronger medications and even surgery.

If you or some of your dear one is suffering from Cervical Spondylosis, then you must know that the most crucial part of this disease is the pain management. The most common method for this is Physiotherapy. This therapy is considered as a holistic healing method, which is based on the concepts of thorough understanding of "how body works". Herein, various factors considered are balance, posture and movement.

Top 3 Cervical Spondylosis Causes

Cervical Spondylosis is a general disease in the elder age people. But, in the recent times, this disease has surfaced among the younger generation as well. Some of the general Cervical Spondylosis causes are Injury, Bad Posture, Occupational Strain, Body Type and Life Style.

(1) Bad Posture

If you are sleeping in bad posture, then you can be the next victim of Cervical Spondylosis, as it can result in uneven tear of neck joints. You should consider following points to avoid cervical spondylosis:

• Head must not be held in forward direction from the normal position (while sitting as well as sleeping)
• Shoulders shouldn't be held in an up and forward direction
• Your chest must be bent and rounded

Also, if your pelvic area is tilted backwards, then it may result in Cervical Spondylosis.

(2) Lifestyle

Whether you have a relaxing lifestyle or a stressed one, you are always on the verge of getting affected with Cervical Spondylosis. The reason is simple "choice or adaption" of wrong or awkward postures, especially while sleeping. Read the points mentioned above in the "Bad Posture" paragraph.

(3) Body Type

Medical studies have concluded that if you are having any one of the following body types, the you are relatively more prone to Cervical Spondylosis, as these result in strain / tear of neck tissues:

• Thick necks with hump at the back
• Long backs.

2 More Cervical Spondylosis Causes

Injury

Some kind of previous injury, repeated dislocations of joints or fractures in the neck, results in this condition.

Occupational Strain

Your work environment can also play a crucial role in causing Cervical Spondylosis. Occupational strain or occupational stress is a result of some sort of physical strain, long hours of work and the intensity of work. Try to avoid these and keep this type of neck pain away from yourself.

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Home Remedies For Cervical Spondylosis Treatment

It is a general believe that external massage is beneficial in the condition of Cervical Spondylosis, but it does not holds much water. In fact, if the massage is done harshly or violently, then it can prove to be extremely harmful. However, gentle massage (2 to 3 times a day) has proven to be useful in this condition. But, all things aside, the process of hot fermentation has proven its worth in providing relief in cervical pain. The process includes applying of a big cotton towel on the neck. The towel must be soaked in hot water with about 500 grams of salt. It is suggested to go to sleep, after doing hot fermentation. There is another natural treatment for cervical Spondylosis, on same basis. The process of alternate cold and hot fermentation is highly recommended in Cervical Spondylosis. Take an ice bag and hot water bottle. Keep each for three to five seconds of cervical region and keep on replacing alternately. Repeat this for 15 consequent days. 

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Prohibited Food in Cervical Spondylosis Condition

There are some particular food that are not recommended (actually prohibited) in this disease. Some of the prohibited food includes sour things like curd, fried food items, pulses and various preparations of pulses.

Recommended Food in Cervical Spondylosis Condition

• Bitter vegetables such as drumstick, neem flowers and bitter gourd
• Wheat is more useful than rice [refined wheat or maida (flour) and suji (semolina) must be avoided]
• Milk, steamed vegetables, sprouts and whole wheat bread 

Yoga For Cervical Spondylosis / Cervical Spondylosis Exercises

• Keep comfortable posture, while reading as well as writing
• Daily morning walks have proven to be helpful

Joint movements must be performed by any of the following ways:

• Wrists up and down
• Folding and unfolding fingers
• Rotating wrists clockwise and anticlockwise
• Moving neck up and down
• Take the mixture of lemon juice and salt at least two to three times on daily basis (After Meal)

Cervical Spondylosis Treatment In Ayurveda

Ayurveda is a healing science, which utilizes numerous herbs for the treatment of various conditions / ailments. On a general note, a huge number of patients respond very well to the Ayurvedic treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. This treatment is based on balancing the "Vata", which is considered as the main culprit behind the severe neck pain. To control the impaired vata, a number of herbs are used like Ashwagandha, Nirgundi, Guggul, Sonth and others. Some of they Ayurvedic Herbs and their effects are briefed below:

Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera): Popular as Indian ginseng, Ashwagandha is known for its anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory & anti-stress properties.  Withaferin is a herb root of the plant and it acts as a potent stress buster. The plant steroids exercise an anti-inflammatory action.

Nirgundi (Vitex Negundo): In Ayurveda, Nirgundi is an anti-arthritic herb, which is potent and natural. It has proven its worth in managing pain as well as inflammation. It is particularly effective in the conditions of arthritis and painful joints.

Shallaki (Boswellia Serrata): A natural anti-inflammatory herb, Shallaki is commonly known as “Salai Guggul” in India. It provides effective relief in Cervical Spondylitis and many other arthritis pains. It does not have any side effect, on contrary to allopathic medicines.

Guggul (Commiphora Mukul): In Ayurveda, this herb has been mentioned as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent that has immediate effect. Guggul is also helpful in weight reduction.

Sonth (Zingiber Officinale) or Dry Ginger: Another helpful anti-inflammatory herb, sonth is known for improving appetite along with improving the digestive and respiratory system. Sonth is one of the best herbs for reducing the makers of blood inflammation. So far as its effect in Cervical Spondylosis is concerned, Dry Ginger is extremely potent analgesic.

Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia): An immuno-modulator, Giloy or Amrita has been proven to be highly useful in the treatment of auto-immune disorders, particularly Rheumatoid arthritis and gout.

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