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Description of disease:

Cervical arthrisis or cervical spondylosis is a spine disease which causes stiffness and problems with movement. It affects the upper spine, most commonly the lumbar and cervical section and causes severe pains. The disease grows over time and its effects are irreversible, doctors and patients can only try to soothe the symptoms. It is advisable to have regular healthy lifestyle, avoid fatigue, obesity and spine strains, keep the posture during work, keep fit and strengthen abdominal and back muscles. Doctors suggest rehabilitation, physiotherapy, massages, sometimes orthopedic collars, back braces and special belts are indispensable. The painkillers, anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxation medicines may be prescribed.

Symptoms:


headache
low back pain
neck ache
rigidity of the nape of the neck



Research:


Computed tomography
Magnetic resonance
X-ray testing



Doctors :


Family physician, practitioner


Neurologist


Orthopedic Surgeon


Rheumatologist





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Bibliography: http://arthritis-symptom.com/Cervical-Arthritis-symptoms/index.htm

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