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How Does Cervical Spondylosis Affect In The Future?

Hi, apparently spinal problems run in my family. I recently went to the Chiropractor and he told me that I have no curve in my spine (cervical) and I have early stages of cervical spondylosis. Also, very early formation of a bone spur. (c4-c5) I would like to know how this is going to affect my life in the long run. I plan to go regularly to the chiropractor and do any exercises I need to to try to prevent further progression. I am 22 years old and female by the way. My grandfather had to have several bone spurs removed and my mother and sister also have the same thing!
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
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Thank you for asking Healthcare majic.

My name is Dr Ehsan Ullah &
I have gone through your query.

well cervical spondylosis may cause frequent neck pain along with radiation to one of the arm and fingers( according to nerve distribution)..Also there might be sensations of numbness..
If there is disc prolapse between vertebra along with bone spur then there is chance of loss of power of hand progressively..

Therefore, kindly get an fresh digital X-ray cervical spine AP and Lateral view,MRI cervical spine with T1& T2 images and visit to neurosurgeon for further intervention needed or not..

Meanwhile you should use philadelphia Neck collar to restrict neck movements too much which can lead to further worsening of symptoms.







Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.

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How Does Cervical Spondylosis Affect In The Future?

Thank you for asking Healthcare majic. My name is Dr Ehsan Ullah & I have gone through your query. well cervical spondylosis may cause frequent neck pain along with radiation to one of the arm and fingers( according to nerve distribution)..Also there might be sensations of numbness.. If there is disc prolapse between vertebra along with bone spur then there is chance of loss of power of hand progressively.. Therefore, kindly get an fresh digital X-ray cervical spine AP and Lateral view,MRI cervical spine with T1& T2 images and visit to neurosurgeon for further intervention needed or not.. Meanwhile you should use philadelphia Neck collar to restrict neck movements too much which can lead to further worsening of symptoms. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.