Cervical Symptoms :- If you are feeling repeated & regular pain in the neck, occasionally vertigo, sudden darkness, heaviness in occipital region of head, pain & heaviness in the neck and shoulders, tingling or numbness in one or both the hands then it is time to call your doctor. This can be the early stages of cervical spondylitis. if these spondylitis symptoms are not treated on the time, inter-vertebral disc and cervical structure can be damaged. Pain and stiffness of neck and shoulder area can be the first symptoms of cervical spondylitis. For neck pain relief, you may have to change your daily work routine, should correct your sitting posture and needs to do some neck exercises.
There are several factors which can leads to spondylitis symptoms, such as history of neck or back injury, long sitting hours, driving for long hours, lack of exercise, sitting in front of computers for long or some degenerative diseases of spine. cervical spondylitis may hampers the quality of life. Modern life style is the one of the major reason for increasing cases of cervical spondylitis.
After examing you physically, your health physician may ask several questions regarding your problems and symptoms. If he suspects of cervical spondylitis, he will suggest you x-ray, CT scan or MRI of your cervical regione depending on the severity of your symptoms.
Physiotherapy, painkillers and homoeopathy can be helpful for the person suffering from the Cervical spondylitis. It again depends on the severity of your symptoms.
Cervical Spondylitis Symptoms
* Neck stiffness or pain in neck is a main Spondylitis symptom.
* Headache, which usually occurs in the nape of neck is also indicates about Spondylitis symptom.
* Not able to properly turn the head or bend the neck.
* Sensation occurs while bending neck.
* Tingling, numbness, and sensations in arms, hands, legs, or in feet.
* Vertigo.
* Muscle spasm
* Inability to control bladder and bowl.
* Difficulty in making coordination.
* Difficulty in walking.