12/10/2023
Cervical spondylosis.
Cervical spondylosis is the wear and tear of the spinal discs and bones(vertebrae) of the neck, which is also called the cervical spine and represents vertebrae C1 to C7.
These vertebrae connect your skull to your body and are responsible for motions like turning your head left and right, or nodding your head up and down.
Your neck has a big job to do. It supports the weight of your head and allow a wide range of movements.
Symptoms of Cervical spondylosis
While many people don’t experience any symptoms of cervical spondylosis, those that do may feel:
* Neck pain, which can feel like a constant ache, gets worse when you move or both (pain may also spread to your arms or shoulders)
* Neck stiffness that can get worse over time
* Muscle pain or spasms
* Headaches, especially in the back of your head
* A grinding, clicking or popping feeling when you move your neck.
In some cases, cervical spondylosis can lead to the narrowing of the spinal canal, which is where the spinal cord and nerves pass through.
If the cord or nerves become compressed (or pinched), you may experience the following symptoms and should see a doctor as soon as possible:
* Numbness, tingling or shooting pain in your shoulders, arms or hands.
* An electrical sensation when you flex/bend your neck forward
* Difficulty walking or lack of coordination
* Loss of bladder and bowel control (rare).
If you have any or all of these symptoms, contact us at:
Armada Mercycare Hospital
11, Amusan street, Ayo ni o bus stop, Puposola, New Oko Oba, Abule Egba, Lagos.
08095683367 call or whatsapp.
At Armada Mercycare Hospital we treat
* Back pain
* Painful hips and knee
* Broken or Mal-aligned
bones.
* Painful Shoulder and
Hands
* Chronic wounds
* Limb deformity - bow or
K legs
* Joints that make life
difficult
* Foot and ankle
problems
* Swelling in the body.
* Dislocation
* Bone Infections
Etc
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