What are the main leading causes of cervical spondylosis?

Risk factors

• Age. Cervical spondylosis is a normal part of aging.
• Occupation. Jobs that involve repetitive neck motions, awkward positioning or a lot of overhead work put extra stress on your neck.
• Neck injuries. Previous neck injuries appear to increase the risk of cervical spondylosis.
• Genetic factors.
• Smoking.

What causes cervical spondylosis flare up?

This is caused by irritation of a nerve which goes to the arm from the spinal cord in the neck. The pain tends to come and go with flare-ups from time to time. You may have a flare-up of pain after unaccustomed use of your neck, or if you sprain a neck muscle or ligament.

Is cervical spondylosis life threatening?

Cervical spondylosis is not life threatening, but in some cases it can lead to nerve damage that can be debilitating.

How can I prevent cervical spondylosis from getting worse?

There is no way to prevent cervical spondylosis as this condition is a normal, age-related deterioration (“wear and tear”) of the joint space and disks in your neck.

What is the fastest way to cure cervical pain?

How to ease neck pain at home

1. Apply ice for the first few days.
2. Take OTC pain relievers, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
3. Take a few days off from sports, activities that aggravate your symptoms, and heavy lifting.
4. Exercise your neck every day.
5. Use good posture.

How can I reduce cervical spondylosis at home?

Home treatment options

1. Take an OTC pain reliever, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or an NSAID, which includes ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen sodium (Aleve).
2. Use a heating pad or a cold pack on your neck to provide pain relief for sore muscles.
3. Exercise regularly to help you recover faster.

Is cervical spondylosis a serious condition?

Many people often wonder if cervical spondylosis is a serious condition. This can be answered only after a thorough understanding of this condition. Cervical spondylosis is not a progressive disease but in severe cases, surgery can be done to correct the condition.

What causes loss of normal cervical lordosis?

Obesity and hereditary skeletal disorders such as achondroplacia can also alter the curvature of spine. Other less common causes of loss of cervical lordosis include tumor of cervical spine, systemic disease such as ankylosing spondylitis etc.

What nerves are affected by C3 and C4?

The posterior distribution includes the suboccipital nerve (C1), the greater occipital nerve (C2) and the third occipital nerve (C3). The anterior distribution includes the cervical plexus (C1-C4) and brachial plexus (C5-T1). The cervical nerves innervate the sternohyoid, sternothyroid and omohyoid muscles.