Question 1

what is spondilitis?

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Spinal inflammation: Spondylitis is a generic term for spine infl;ammation.  It tends to be inherited.  Major forms of spondylitis can be associated with specific genes, primarily b27, but also b40.  Psoriatic arthritis can also cause spondylitis. Sacroiliitis is usually the first manifestation of "spondylitis.".

Question 2

what causes spondylosis?

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Multiple Causes: Normal aging, trauma, infection, arthritis are some of the main causes.

Question 3

what happens in spondolysis?

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Aging: Think about spondylosis as arthritis. It is a degenerative process of an aging spine.  As we age the bones of the spine age too.

Question 4

what is symptomatic spondylosis?

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Spondylosis: Spondylosis is a term referring to degenerative osteoarthritis of the joints between the centra of the spinal vertebrae and/or neural foraminae. If severe, it may cause pressure on nerve roots with subsequent sensory and/or motor disturbances, such as pain, paresthesia, or muscle weakness in the limbs (wikipedia).

Question 5

can my spondylosis ever go away?

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Spondylosis: Unfortunately.. once you have spondylosis (or arthritis of the spine), you have what you have. There is no way to reverse the process, although this does not mean 'pain'... There are lots of people with terrible spines and no pain, and vice versa. 'Motion is Lotion' I often say to people with spondylosis and mild flexibility exercises and lots of walking are typically helpful. Good luck!

Question 6

can spondylosis be cured and how?

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No: It is a x-ray term used to described normal aging process of the spine.  It may not cause any symptoms.

Question 7

is there a way to cure spondylosis?

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Cure is a special : Recently formed spondylolysis can heal  themselves with stillness and bracing or cast needs to include a thigh if the spondylolysis is at L5 pars healed spondylolysis are not necessarily painful spondylolysis are not necessarily painful. A careful evaluation with diagnostic injections an confirm the pain generator, cure is a special word I use with care we diagnos treat notconfused with heal cure.

Question 8

how can i cure ankolysing spondlysis?

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Control: unfortunately there is no complete cure for ankylosing spondylitis once the disease is confirmed. However the good news is there are great medications that can control, and arrest the disease so there are no significant effects on the quality or quantity of life. Best wishes.

Question 9

are there any ways to relieve spondylosis pain?

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Options: Pt/core strengthening
medications
injection therapies to the facet joints
healthy lifestyle: tobacco cessation, weight loss
other: manual manipulation/massage/acupuncture.

Question 10

spondylosis - i need tips on management of this?

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Don't age but also : It is a x-ray term used to described normal aging process of the spine.  It may not cause any symptoms.  However, smoking and being overweight can accelerate rate of it occurring which can then lead to symptoms which are best managed by smoking cessation, weight control and regular exercise including core strengthening, flexibility and cardiovascular routines.

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