Cervical Spondylosis
- Cervical Spondylosis is an age-related degenerative condition of bones, cartilages and disc causing wear and tear of the spinal disks in the neck. The condition is common in middle-aged and elderly people causing spinal disks dehydration and shrinkage affecting the flexibility of the neck joint movement.
Symptoms of Cervical Spondylosis
Common warning symptoms associated with Cervical Spondylosis include:
- Severe pain, stiffness and numbness in the neck area radiating towards the upper limbs
- Weakness in the hands
- Headache
- Loss of balance
Causes of Cervical Spondylosis
According to Ayurveda, aggravation of Vata is the main cause of degeneration of tissues and the joints of the neck. Various factors can lead to the degenerative condition including cool and gas-forming foods, astringent foods, long meal gaps, smoking and low consumption of food. The risk of developing cervical spondylosis increases with age. Several physical conditions like prolonged sitting can put excess strain and pressure on the neck joint increasing the risk of bone erosion and low bone density. If left untreated, the situation can worsen causing more complicated conditions like a herniated disk.