How is cervical bone spurs treated?
Disease description:
I have recently been experiencing neck stiffness and pain, along with occasional dizziness and numbness in my arms. After visiting the hospital, I was diagnosed with cervical spondylosis (cervical bone spurs). I am now very concerned that my condition may worsen. I would like to know what treatment options are available for cervical spondylosis.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
The treatment for cervical osteophyte formation usually requires comprehensive consideration of the severity of the condition and the individual patient's circumstances. The main treatment methods include the following:
1. General treatment: Maintain correct sitting and standing posture, avoid prolonged periods of working with the head down or raised high, change positions regularly, and prevent excessive neck fatigue. Strengthen neck muscle exercises to enhance neck support.
2. Oral medications: For patients experiencing significant pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets or celecoxib capsules may be taken orally. If nerves are compressed, medications such as mecobalamin tablets or vitamin B1 tablets may also be used.
3. Physical therapy: Includes massage, traction, ultraviolet therapy, infrared therapy, etc., which can improve local blood circulation, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain.
4. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment: Includes oral administration and external application of Chinese herbal medicine, as well as acupuncture, cupping, and tuina, which can alleviate symptoms and promote blood circulation.
5. Surgical treatment: Patients with severe symptoms that affect quality of life and who do not respond to non-surgical treatments may need to consider surgical options, such as discectomy or cervical fusion.
