Cervical spondylosis is a disorder in which there is abnormal wear on the cervical vertebrae. It is caused by a degeneration of the vertebrae. This can cause the bones to press down on the spinal roots, which can result in pain and discomfort. Most individuals show signs of this disorder by age 60.
This is a disorder that I will expect to see a lot in the physiotherapy setting, perhaps referred for management of pain and stiffness. I’d expect muscle tightness as well, on which stretches should be taught. However I think the most important thing would be strategies to cope with the disorder and how not to let it deterioriate, of which an important thing to take note of is posture. It’s always posture.
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