Spondylosis
Spondylosis refers specifically to degenerative changes in the discs of the spine. It is also known as degenerative disc disease and osteo arthritis. It is common for patients in the UK presenting with neck, shoulder, arms and head complaints to be diagnosed by their G.P as having ‘spondylosis’.
This diagnosis should only be made with reference to X-rays or other imaging (MRI, CT etc.)
The degenerative changes include loss of disc height, osteophytes (bone spurs) and endplate sclerosis (changing of bone structure adjacent to the disk).
Spondylosis occurs in conjunction with changes to other structures in the spine and together these changes can directly or indirectly lead to symptoms such as: headaches, dizziness, neck pain, stiffness, soreness, locking, shoulder/back pain, arm pain, weakness, pins and needles, numbness, muscle spasm and ‘pinched nerves’ etc.
As the disk height is reduced the spine is effectively compacted or compressed leading to the symptoms afore-mentioned.
Whilst the degenerative changes to the disks are considered irreversible (many patients are told they will ‘have to live with it’) the symptoms associated with it can often be successfully treated.
Spinal mobilisation and manipulation (adjustment) performed by chiropractors can be incredibly effective in relieving these problems and improving your spinal ‘health’.
Remember just because you have been told you have spondylosis does not mean that you “just have to live with it”!
Call Dr. Mark Larsen of Bury Family Chiropractic today.
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