Spondylosis
"SPONDYLOSIS refers to a degenerative process affecting the vertebral disc and facet joints that gradually develops with age."
Different people experience disc degeneration in different ways, with varying manifestations. Symptoms can differ depending on the location and the specific type of disc degeneration, and what that breakdown of the disc is doing to surrounding nerves and tissue
3 Common contributor to Spondylosis:
[1] Dehydrated Disk – Disks act like cushions between the vertebrae in our 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.
[2] Bone Spurs – Disk 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
[3] Stiff Ligaments – Ligaments are cords of tissue that connect bone to bone. Spinal ligaments can stiffen with age, making the neck or back less flexible
5 Surprising Risk Factors for Spondylosis affecting the disc:
Don't Ignore These!
[1] AGE
Cervical spondylosis is a normal part of aging
[2] OCCUPATION
Jobs that involve repetitive neck motions, awkward positioning or a lot of overhead work put extra stress on your neck
[3] PREVIOUS INJURIES
Previous injuries appear to increase the risk of spondylosis
[4] GENETIC FACTORS
Some individuals in certain families will experience more of these changes over time, while others will not
[5] SMOKING
Smoking has been linked to increased neck pain
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ARE YOU EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS ?
SUFFERING FROM NECK pain?
Loss of bladder or bowel control
A grinding or popping feeling when moving the spine
Tingling or pins-and-needles sensation that radiates down the arms or legs
