The best treatment plan for cervical spondylosis

  The best treatment for cervical spondylosis is to first consider conservative treatment methods, and then consider surgery if conservative treatment is not effective.  The indications for surgical treatment should be that patients with severe nerve root, or spinal cord compression, should be considered for surgery when necessary.  The best treatment for cervical spondylosis should focus on controlling the patient’s symptoms, reducing the recurrence of cervical spondylosis, and improving the patient’s quality of life as the main principles. Conservative treatment mainly includes: occipital and jaw belt traction, neck brace and collar, massage and physiotherapy, self-care therapy, and drug therapy. However, traction therapy should be used with caution. Yoga and neck exercises can be practiced to promote blood circulation in the neck and stimulate the passage of meridians. You can also use local treatment methods, such as warm compresses, hot water bags, or hot towels for local external compresses, but note that for acute cervical spondylosis patients, hot compresses are not suitable when the pain is more severe. As well as with acupuncture and massage and other physiotherapy measures, also has a relatively good effect. For the drug treatment of cervical spondylosis, commonly used include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants and sedatives, with nerve compression symptoms, can take oral nutritional drugs. In addition to the above treatment, lifestyle adjustment is also crucial for patients with cervical spondylosis, so pay attention to the combination of work and rest and correct sitting and standing posture.