What to do with cervical spine hyperplasia

  Cervical spine hyperplasia and osteophyte formation are changes in stress distribution of vertebral joints caused by cervical spine degeneration, mechanization or calcification of tissues around the cervical spine including small joints and ligaments, and in severe cases, stimulation of the spinal cord and dura mater, etc. If nerve roots are compressed, symptoms of cervical spondylosis as well as restricted movement and stiffness of the cervical spine will appear.  After cervical spine hyperplasia, it is necessary to avoid prolonged low head activities, and to be treated by physical therapy and hot compresses on the neck and oral medication to activate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis to inhibit osteophytes. In the early and middle stages of cervical spine hyperplasia, the disease can be relieved to some extent by improving living habits, adjusting diet, taking appropriate calcium supplements and conservative treatment such as cervical traction. If symptoms of nerve compression continue to appear, such as numbness of the upper limbs or even weakened muscle strength and a feeling of stepping on cotton in the lower limbs, it is necessary to go to the hospital as soon as possible for surgery if necessary, and postoperative treatment is still needed to nourish the nerves, activate blood circulation, and inhibit osteophyte growth. In addition, cervical spine hyperplasia can cause cervical spine instability, frequent spinal cord compression, repeated activities of unstable vertebral segments, and long duration, then early treatment is needed, and cervical brace protection, nerve nutrition treatment, and if necessary, surgical internal fixation are feasible.  Once cervical spine hyperplasia causes symptoms, such as neck discomfort, abnormal sensation in the upper limbs and weakening of muscle strength, it needs to be treated actively to avoid aggravation of the condition and even serious consequences such as paralysis.