Treatment of spondylosis: Medication, exercise, rehabilitation to surgery

The disease is asymptomatic. So how can it be treated if the affected person does not even know about it?

Prevention is important.

Prevention involves measures to prevent the onset of difficulties. A sufficient level of physical activity is important throughout the year.

Every person is different and may have different diseases. That is why an individual approach is important.

For the selection of exercises and appropriate physical activities, we should follow the advice of a doctor, physiotherapist or trainer. In the presence of spinal pain, it is necessary to choose a trainer with experience of the problem. A back school is also suitable.

In older age and in case of health limitations, walking is sufficient. Of course, this should be for a sufficient period of time and preferably outdoors. 

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Swimming, yoga, Pilates, Nordic Walking and any training to strengthen the muscles of the abdomen, pelvis and back are listed as suitable. Plus, proper posture, movement habits are important and it is equally necessary to think about the right footwear.

Physiotherapy may further include traction therapy, massage, acupuncture, spa treatment, paraffin and others. Therapeutic gymnastics or medical training therapy (MTT) is also mentioned in this context.

It is also necessary to think about proper diet - balanced diet and sufficient vitamins, minerals, trace elements. 
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The treatment of spondylosis and its causes, like other degenerative diseases, is unknown. That is why prevention is of great importance.

Symptomatic treatment is chosen when difficulties arise. This includes pharmacotherapy. Thus, the administration of drugs for pain control - analgesics. Non-steroidal antirheumatic drugs, myorelaxants (muscle relaxants) or drugs to improve blood circulation are administered. 

Alternatively, sprays with local anaesthetic are applied. For severe pain, opioids or opiates.

Alternatively, psychopharmaceuticals are given for long-term difficulties. Chronic pain significantly impairs quality of life and reduces mental fitness.

In case of severe form and according to the associated difficulties, such as radiculopathy - compression of the spinal cord and spinal roots, it is necessary to consult a neurosurgeon who indicates the appropriateness of surgical treatment.