Arthritis can strike anywhere in the body where there is bones, joints and cartilages, which causes pain and at times immobility. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis where the cartilage that protects the joints wears down due to aging and injury. One of the places where osteoarthritis can strike is in the spine. What causes spinal arthritis and what are the spinal arthritis treatments?
Like other forms of osteoarthritis the reason people develop spinal arthritis are the wear and tear of cartilages due to aging and from the result of an injury. Younger folks usually get this type of arthritis when a joint is injured or they may have even inherited the problem.
What are the signs of spinal arthritis?
If you are experiencing neck and back pain that might be a sign that you need to have it checked out by a doctor. You will probably notice that your mobility will be greatly affected especially when you try to bend over.
What is spinal stenosis?
According to the PubMed Health spinal stenosis is the” narrowing of the spinal column that causes pressure on the spinal cord, or narrowing of the openings (called neural foramina) where spinal nerves leave the spinal column.”
This painful and debilitating condition can be brought on by spinal arthritis.
Treatments for spinal arthritis
Living with arthritis requires leading a healthy lifestyle which includes exercise and proper dieting. Even though there isn’t a cure you can control the pain through medication prescribed by your doctor or over the counter medicine that is doctor recommended. Surgery is usually the last resort.
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