WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS ? 

Dehydrated discs. Discs act like cushions between the vertebrae of your spine. By the age of 40, most people’s spinal disks begin drying out and shrinking, which allows more bone-on-bone contact between the vertebrae.

• Herniated discs :-  Age also affects the exterior of your spinal disks. Cracks often appear, leading to bulging discs  which sometimes can press on the spinal cord and nerve roots.

• Bone spurs :-  Disc degeneration often results in the spine producing extra amounts of bone in a misguided effort to strengthen the spine. These bone spurs can sometimes pinch the spinal cord and nerve roots.

• Stiff ligaments :- Ligaments are cords of tissue that connect bone to bone. Spinal ligaments can stiffen with age, making your neck less flexible. 

RISK FACTORS 

• Age

• Genetic factor 

• Occupation :-  Jobs that involve repetitive neck motions, awkward positioning or a lot of overhead work put extra stress on the  neck.

• Neck injuries : –  Previous neck injuries appear to increase the risk of cervical spondylosis.

• Smoking :-  Smoking has been linked to increased neck pain.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS  ?  

• Pain and stiffness .
• Lack of coordination and difficulty walking.
• Tingling, numbness and weakness in  arms, hands, legs or feet.
• Loss of control on  bowel movement  .

SCOPE OF HOMEOPATHY 

Homeopathic medicine can work wonders in cervical spondylosis cases. The medicines are selected as per individual symptom presentation and manage symptoms of pain, stiffness in neck, numbness, tingling in upper limbs and vertigo with excellence. These medicines also halt further progression of the degenerative process in the spine from cervical spondylosis.