How to treat severe cervical bone spurs in the elderly

For severe cervical osteophytosis in the elderly, treatment usually includes both conservative and surgical approaches. The following are commonly used treatment methods:

1. Medication: Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or topical patches, such as flurbiprofen gel patches and celecoxib capsules, can help reduce pain and inflammation. Calcium channel blockers may be used to improve blood circulation. Neurotrophic drugs such as mecobalamin and prednisone can relieve numbness and reduced skin sensation.

2. Traditional Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture, massage, and similar methods can help relax muscles, improve local blood circulation, and thereby alleviate pain and improve symptoms.

3. Physical therapy: Heat or cold compresses, electrotherapy, and similar treatments can help reduce muscle tension and pain.

4. Exercise therapy: Cervical stretching exercises can help relieve neck pain and stiffness, but excessive movement should be avoided to prevent worsening of symptoms.

5. Surgical treatment: For patients with extremely severe conditions or poor response to conservative treatment, surgical options such as arthroscopic surgery or artificial joint replacement may be considered.

In daily life, elderly individuals should avoid maintaining the same posture for prolonged periods, perform regular neck stretching exercises, and maintain proper sitting and sleeping postures to reduce the burden on the cervical spine.