Treat Spondylosis with care

W e know that spondylosis and spondylitis can affect your lifestyle. Let’s get
acquainted with symptoms and treatment options. In spondylosis, the
symptoms of pain which range from mild to severe to crippling – usually
depend on which part of the spine is affected. Symptoms may include;

Neck pain: Which is intermittent pain: pain extending from neck to shoulders, arms,
hands, fingers; neck or shoulder stiffness, tenderness or numbness; tingling in neck,
shoulders, arms, hands, or fingers; headache in the back of your head and a loss of
balance.

Mid-back pain: pain triggered by bending or extending your body; mid-back stiffness
while getting out of bed. Lower back, legs, or feet; a difficulty in walking; bladder or
bowel problems (which may occur if the spinal cord is compressed).

In spondylitis, symptoms vary depending on the type. In Ankylosing the spinal joints
(vertebrae) get inflamed, leading to chronic pain. Juvenile Spondyloarthropathy
(arthritisterised before the age of 16) is characterized by pain and inflammation in the
lower body joints (pelvis, hips, knees and ankles). In those with Psoriatic Arthritis, the
symptoms of arthritis occur with Psoriasis.

TREATMENT

Methods of treatment are usually conventional and drug-based, though not without side
effects. Hence, many people have turned to non-invasive alternatives such as therapeutic
massage, acupuncture and yoga to control the pain. Surgery is advised for those who have
intractable pain, or progressive symptoms that don’t improve with conservative therapy.

PREVENTION AND CARE

 Maintain correct posture and learn to lift correctly.

 Maintain a healthy body weight through exercises and a well-balanced meal that
is low in fat but rich in fruits and vegetables.
 Stop smoking and limit alcohol intake.
 Get sufficient rest.