What is Cervical Spondylosis?
Cervical spondylosis is age-related wear and tear (degeneration) of the cervical spine – affecting the discs, vertebrae, and joints in the neck. It is extremely common, affecting more than 85% of people over 60. While often asymptomatic, it can cause neck pain, stiffness, and neurological symptoms. Dr Simranjeet Singh at Dashvanth Healthcare Delhi provides expert cervical spondylosis management.
Symptoms
- Neck pain and stiffness – worse with prolonged sitting or computer work
- Headaches – starting from the back of the neck
- Radiculopathy: Pain, numbness, tingling radiating into the arm and fingers
- Cervical Myelopathy: Spinal cord compression causing hand clumsiness, difficulty walking, bladder issues
Risk Factors
- Age >40 (universal degeneration)
- Prolonged computer/mobile phone use (forward neck posture)
- Prior neck injury
- Occupations requiring sustained neck positions (surgeons, dentists)
- Family history
Diagnosis
Cervical X-rays showing disc space narrowing, osteophytes. MRI cervical spine – gold standard showing disc herniation, foraminal stenosis, cord compression. EMG/NCS for radiculopathy.
Treatment
Conservative Treatment
- Activity modification and posture correction
- NSAIDs and muscle relaxants
- Physiotherapy: neck stretches, traction, TENS
- Cervical collar for short-term support
- Nerve root injections for radiculopathy
Surgical Treatment
Indicated for significant radiculopathy unresponsive to 6–12 weeks conservative treatment, or cervical myelopathy. Options: ACDF, cervical disc replacement, posterior cervical foraminotomy, cervical laminectomy and fusion.
Expert cervical spondylosis treatment at Dashvanth Healthcare Delhi: 011-41670042
