One of the most common types of arthritis is spondylosis. This condition occurs due to wear and tear in different parts of the spine, making it challenging for a patient to move effectively. Doctors at the Center for the Functional Restoration of the Spine help patients receive care for their Shrewsbury spondylosis, thus improving their spinal movements and nerve function, which are crucial for optimal wellness.
What are the different types of spondylosis?
The different types of spondylosis Cary depend on the location of occurrence. For example:
- Cervical spondylosis occurs in areas around the spine.
- Thoracic spondylosis is wear and tear occurring in the mid-spinal regions.
- Lumbar spondylosis is a condition that affects the lower back.
Some patients exhibit spondylosis in different parts of the spine. Multilevel spondylosis is wear and tear in more than one part of the spine occurring at once.
What are the symptoms of spondylosis?
Care providers should begin a physical examination on patients to understand their symptoms before recommending any treatment. A comprehensive analysis of a patient’s symptoms will help care providers appreciate the severity and location of the spondylosis, thus making it easier to develop an ideal treatment approach.
Patients exhibit varying spondylosis symptoms depending on various factors like age, lifestyle, and severity of the condition. Some of the most common symptoms of spondylosis include:
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Muscle spasms
- Grinding sensation when moving the spine
What causes spinal spondylosis?
Another name for spinal spondylosis is spinal osteoarthritis, which is worn and tears in the joints that make up the spine. The spine is a crucial part of the body because it provides the necessary support. Some of the key structures that make up the spine include nerves and vertebrae. Vertebrae are the bones that make up the different parts of the spine.
Joints are intersections connecting two bones. These structures provide flexibility to the spine. However, for joints to correctly perform their role, they need intervertebral discs. This soft rubbery tissue contains cartilage, annulus fibrosus, and nucleus pulposus. Together, these structures provide the necessary cushion to enable smooth movements of bines against each other.
As you age, the contents in your intervertebral discs become drier and thinner. For this reason, your vertebrae will experience wear and tear whenever they move against each other. Over time, the cartilage completely erodes, and your vertebrae rub against each other, causing friction., which results in the wear and tear known as spondylosis.
Who is at risk of getting spondylosis?
Various risk factors can increase your likelihood of developing wear and tear in your spine. For example:
- Being overweight and obese: This condition puts a lot of pressure on your spine.
- Sedentary living: Exercising is a great way to maintain your spine’s integrity. Failure to live an active lifestyle will make your spine structures weak.
- Smoking
- Positive family history of spondylosis: There are specific genes associated with spondylosis.
What is the treatment of spinal spondylosis?
Some of the most common treatments that restore structure and function to the spine without the need for invasive techniques include:
- Over-the-counter medications
- Physical therapy
- Being active
- Maintaining proper posture
Your care provider may suggest a surgical approach if your symptoms are severe. Imaging tests may be necessary to understand the affected areas of the spine. Contact Center for the Functional Restoration of the Spine to learn more about what to expect during surgical treatment of spondylosis.
