Cervical Sondylosis

[hammerman]

Was diagnosed with this about 10 years ago but it went away without me even realising it.

But in the past few weeks, it's returned and ive been waking up at 3 or 4 am with the mother of stiff necks and headache.

Ive found it's worse when I lie on my right side.....last night I laid on my left and ive woken pain free. However it's not easy to pick a side and lie on it all night. I've tried different pillows to no avail.

Anyone suffer and have any tips on relieving the symptoms? I'm not worried about the neckache too much, it's the headache all down the back of my head that I don't need

Thanks

[TheChair]

See an osteopath. It's the only thing that worked for me.

[NoMercy]

Cervical spondylosis is best managed conservatively with physiotherapy, a good firm pillow and analgesia. If this doesn't help, insist on a referral to the Orthopaedic Team.

[TheChair]

I suffered for 12 years under an orthopedic team: painkillers, NSAIDs, even tranquilizers, plus traction and finally manipulation under anaesthetic (which made it much worse). When I finally saw an osteopath, it improved in 2 visits, and was fixed pretty much permanently in 6 weeks.

[dannyk13]

If you can manage it sleeping on your back with propped up pillows may give you some relief(It does with me)

[anneasquith]

There are suggested exercises on line for CS.

[atalanta]

This condition can deteriorate. I knew someone who suffered from it, and he had had the manipulation under anaesthetic, which did not result in noticeable improvement. He was warned that if he did not have the operation to sort out the nerve concerned, he might well lose the use of one or both legs, and end up in a wheelchair. He had the operation, and is now fully mobile and well, but with slightly restricted neck movement.

[jno]

agree with TheChair, though it can be tricky to find a good osteopath as they all treat things in different ways. But the ones who know what they're doing, and are right for you, are worth their weight in gold.