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Spondylosis Patient, Stiffness In Neck Muscles. What Precautions Should Be Taken?

hello sir, Myself Handoo from India.My mother is 64 and she is a spondolysis patient because of the stiffness in her neck muscles that is preventing her from moving her neck sideways.What precautions should she take and she is not on a single medication and she is a house wife
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Apply warm compresses on the area and take some over the counter anti-inflammatory pain killer like Iburpofen after consulting your doctor. Application of topical muscle relaxants will also help. Cervical spondolysis also responds to anti-inflammatory drugs and cervical collars and traction.
It is also better if you correct any posture imbalances that you may have, whether in a sitting posture or in a standing posture like you should avoid sitting on computers for long. It is also very important to make sure that the pillow you use under your head is the correct size and thickness for your body. Make adjustments in your diet and add lots of calcium rich foods like curd, milk etc in your diet.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Spondylosis Patient, Stiffness In Neck Muscles. What Precautions Should Be Taken?

Hello, Thanks for your query. Apply warm compresses on the area and take some over the counter anti-inflammatory pain killer like Iburpofen after consulting your doctor. Application of topical muscle relaxants will also help. Cervical spondolysis also responds to anti-inflammatory drugs and cervical collars and traction. It is also better if you correct any posture imbalances that you may have, whether in a sitting posture or in a standing posture like you should avoid sitting on computers for long. It is also very important to make sure that the pillow you use under your head is the correct size and thickness for your body. Make adjustments in your diet and add lots of calcium rich foods like curd, milk etc in your diet. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care