Question 1

painful cervical spine?

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Ubiquitous: Degenerative neck and back pain is akin to wrinkles in the skin. Age happens, and the alternative (bring aging to a grinding halt with death) is not appealing. Accept some aches and pain, use nsaid's/tylenol to control, salonpas hot patches, strengthen the core, consider mckenzie pt (doc's rx needed). If persistent, further evaluation. Should not be life altering under most circumstances.

Question 2

what's the cervical spine?

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The section of the: Spine under the head or skull region in the neck region connecting to the the chest region or thoracic spine with the lumbar spine found in the lower back with it ending i. The hip or pelvis region as the sacrum and coccyx or tailbone.

Question 3

cervical spine compression of nerve?

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Radiculopathy: Typically you will feel referred, burning, radicular pain in a dermatomal distribution, depending upon which nerve root is being compressed.

Question 4

why would my cervical spine hurt so much?

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Somethings not right: There are a how long list of problems that could cause pain. It could be arthritis, it could be an infection, it could be a muscle strain, it could be a disk problem in the neck.  Please see a doctor, and they can ask you questions, and give you an exam to try and find the cause.  Pain is often a warning sign, that the body is using to tell you to pay attention to the problem.

Question 5

degenerative endplate changes of cervical spine?

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Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis or wear and tear arthritis is exceedingly common in the neck vertebrae. Symptoms are usually neck stiffness and discomfort on neck motions.Medications like Tylenol may ease discomfort, but anti-inflammatory medications like Advil or Aleve are more effective.

Question 6

how to restore the normal c shape of my cervical spine?

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Stretching and: Strengthening of the cervical paraspinals. One of the main causes of cervical straightening is cervical paraspinal spasms. Correct these and tis will often help return the lordotic curvature to your cervical spine.

Question 7

how can you treat a straightening of the cervical spine?

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Physical therapy: Straightening of the cervical spine is usually related to muscle spasm. In and of itself it's not a bad thing. However there could be an underlying reason for you to have this type of next spasms. I would recommend seeing your specialist in starting formal physical therapy.

Question 8

can you do exercises to mitigate cervical spine (neck) problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Generally, simple stretching and range of motion exercises especially in a hot shower can help. Isometric exercises as well as postural adjustments can be beneficial.

Question 9

i have a number of problems with my lower spine and cervical spine. i get shots for pain. i think the shots are causing more problems. is there any da?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: But if of no benefit, b evaluated by a spinal surgeon.

Question 10

what is meant by posterior osteophytic spurring of the cervical spine?

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Bone spurs: Posterior osteophytic spurs of the cervical spine are bone spurs around the back of the disc space and in front of the spinal cord. They are normal findings in age related degenerative disease  but they may cause pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. Pressure on a nerve may cause pain, weakness or numbness. Spinal cord compression may cause pain and loss of coordination or other symptoms.

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