What are non-surgical treatment options for cervical spondylosis?

Doctor's Answer

Neck pain is very common, particularly with computer and smart device use. Often its a postural issue and hence simple measures such as changing your computer position or holding your phone or tablet in a different position might be all that is needed.

If this is not helping, then looking into physiotherapy exercises, topical or oral analgesia, heat patches or acupuncture might be further steps.

If none of these help, then it might be worth seeing a Sports/MSK physician who can examine you, assess your neck and organise investigations and further treatments as required. In our centre, we provide ultrasound guided injections for pain - this can then allow you to do the rehabilitation exercises without discomfort.

Hope this helps.

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Dr Dinesh

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