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Can you live a normal life with cervical spondylosis?

Can you live a normal life with cervical spondylosis?

Most people with cervical spondylosis have some long-term symptoms. These symptoms improve with non-surgical treatment and do not need surgery. Many people with this problem are able to maintain an active life. Some people will have to live with chronic (long-term) pain.

How long does cervical spondylosis take to heal?

In some cases, physical therapy may include posture therapy or the use of traction to gently stretch the joints and muscles of your neck. Physical therapy programs vary in length, but generally last from 6 to 8 weeks. Typically, sessions are scheduled 2 to 3 times per week.

Is there a permanent cure for cervical spondylosis?

As with other forms of osteoarthritis, there is no cure for the disease itself. However, there are ways to help alleviate some or all of the symptoms. Gentle stretching to keep the surrounding muscles flexible is one method that I have found effective personally.

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Is there any permanent cure for cervical spondylosis in Ayurveda?

Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies for treating cervical spondylosis include Abhyanga swedam, Elakizhi, Nasyam, Shirovasti or shirodhara, Sarvangadhara, Greeva vasti, Navara kizhi, Pizhichil etc to relieve pain, inflammation of muscles and ligaments and to improve the flexibility of neck bone joints.

Is cervical spondylosis permanent?

If your spinal cord or nerve roots become severely compressed as a result of cervical spondylosis, the damage can be permanent.

What are the exercises to cure cervical spondylosis?

Exercises

  1. Keep your body straight.
  2. Push your chin forward in a way that stretches the throat.
  3. Softly tense the neck muscles.
  4. Hold this for 5 seconds.
  5. Return your head to its center position.
  6. Push your head back with the chin held high, and hold for 5 seconds.
  7. Carry out 5 repetitions.