Treatment of cervical spondylosis

Treatment methods for cervical spondylosis can be divided into two categories: non-surgical treatment and surgical treatment. Non-surgical treatment mainly includes: Medication 1, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs. This class of drugs is mainly aimed at the nerve root stimulation caused by injury inflammation, to play the role of anti-inflammatory analgesia. The main drugs are: mobic, celebrex, futalin and so on. The use of this class of drugs requires attention to the presence of gastrointestinal diseases. 2. drugs that relax the muscles. This type of drug makes the muscle spasm relieved and relieves the stimulation of the spinal cord, nerves and blood vessels. Myona is a representative of muscle relaxation drugs. 3, sedatives. Sedatives can reduce the excitability of nerves, but also to relieve muscle tension, suitable for mental excitement, tension, agitation of the patient. Generally used Valium or Alprazolam, taken orally before bedtime, but also available brain and tranquilizing Chinese medicine. 4, neurotrophic drugs. This is a drug that has therapeutic significance for any type of cervical spondylosis. The common drugs are vitamin B1 tablets, neurotoxin is also an effective neurotrophic drug and has a pain-relieving effect. 5, anti-vertigo medication. Patients with symptoms of dizziness can take drugs that improve the amount of blood in the brain and in the ear represented by Min Make Long.  Traction therapy Cervical traction therapy is a more effective and widely used treatment method for cervical spondylosis. It is suitable for all types of cervical spondylosis and is more effective for early cases. Cervical traction for cervical spondylosis of long duration can sometimes aggravate the symptoms, so it is less commonly used.  Physiotherapy The main function of physiotherapy is to relax muscles and reduce pain, and the commonly used physiotherapy methods include ultra-short wave and infrared spectrum.  Cervical brace fixed protection The role of cervical brace is to stabilize the cervical spine and limit its mobility, especially suitable for people with cervical instability and long-term low head work.  However, the long-term application of cervical brace and collar can cause muscle atrophy and joint stiffness in the back of the neck, which is not beneficial instead, so the wearing time should not be too long, and medical physical exercise should be carried out frequently during the application. After the symptoms are gradually reduced, the collar and neck brace should be removed in time to strengthen the muscles.  Surgical treatment method Patients with the following conditions need surgical treatment and are recommended to be seen by a specialist.  1) Increased numbness in the hands and feet.  2) Increased vertigo.  3) Weakness in walking and a feeling of stepping on cotton.  4) Restriction of limb movement, especially basic movements such as buttoning and tying shoelaces.  5) Imaging confirms the presence of cervical instability and spinal stenosis.  6) Trauma causing cervical fracture or cervical dislocation.