How to take care of cervical spondylotic myelopathy

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is a chronic disease. Although we do not feel obvious pain or discomfort on a daily basis, as we age and the disease is not treated and relieved for a long time, it will eventually lead to curvature and deformation of the spinal cord, and in old age it will lead to serious problems such as intervertebral disc herniation. Therefore, cervical spondylotic myelopathy must be well treated.

The course of cervical spondylosis is relatively long. The degeneration of the intervertebral disc, the growth of bone spurs, and the calcification of the ligaments are related to age and the aging of the body. The disease often recurs, and the symptoms may be severe during an attack, affecting daily life and rest. Therefore, on the one hand, we must eliminate fear and pessimism, and on the other hand, we must prevent the mentality of muddling through and actively treat the disease.

Patients with acute or first-time cervical spondylosis should pay proper attention to rest, and those with severe conditions should rest in bed for 2 to 3 weeks. Bed rest relaxes the neck muscles, relieves muscle spasms, and reduces the pressure of the waist weight on the intervertebral discs, which is of great significance in the reduction of tissue compression edema. The time spent in bed should not be too long to avoid changes such as muscle atrophy, tissue adhesion, and joint adhesion, which will hinder the recovery of cervical spondylosis. Therefore, during the intermittent and chronic stages of cervical spondylosis, you should participate in work appropriately and there is no need to rest for a long time.

The human body is like a complex machine that requires constant maintenance. Especially for cervical spondylosis, which is itself a degenerative disease, it is even more important to protect the neck and try to avoid unnecessary injuries. Whether you are sleeping, resting, studying, working, or even doing some daily movements, you must maintain good habits, always remember to protect the cervical spine, and strengthen the training of the neck muscles.

The vast majority of patients with cervical spondylosis can relieve symptoms or even be cured without recurrence through non-surgical treatment. However, each treatment method has its own unique operation, effects and indications, requires the guidance of a specialist physician, and has a certain course of treatment. Be careful not to try all kinds of medical treatments in a hurry, change treatment methods frequently, or use multiple methods at the same time. Not only will it have no therapeutic effect, it will make the condition worse.