Effective and Rapid Methods for Treating Cervical Spondylosis
Disease description:
I've been suffering from cervical spondylosis recently, with severe neck stiffness. It hurts as soon as I move slightly, and sometimes I feel dizzy and experience numbness in my arms. Both my work and daily life have been affected; it's really uncomfortable. I'd like to know if there are any effective ways to quickly treat cervical spondylosis.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Cervical spondylosis is mainly caused by factors such as degeneration of the cervical intervertebral discs and bone spurs, manifesting as neck pain, stiffness, and even headaches, back pain between the shoulders, and numbness in the arms.
1. Physical therapy: Includes heat application, cold compress, ultrasound therapy, electrical stimulation, etc., which can relieve muscle tension and pain, improve blood circulation, and are effective methods for rapid relief of symptoms of cervical spondylosis.
2. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications: Such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen capsules, aspirin capsules, indomethacin tablets, etc., which can alleviate cervical pain and inflammation.
3. Muscle relaxants: Such as eperisone and chlorzoxazone, suitable for neck pain and stiffness caused by neck muscle tension or spasms.
4. Traction therapy: Applying external force to the cervical spine to increase the space between the cervical vertebrae, reduce pressure on the intervertebral discs, and relieve nerve root compression, offering rapid effectiveness for patients with acute cervical spondylosis.
5. Surgical treatment: Minimally invasive procedures such as percutaneous laser disc decompression and hydro-knife nucleolysis offer advantages such as small incisions and rapid recovery.
