SPONDY AID DROPS

'Spondylosis' refers to degeneration of the spine. Most often, the term Spondylosis is used to describe osteoarthritis of the spine. This includes the discs or cushions between the vertebrae and the joints between the bones of the cervical spine. There may be abnormal growths or "spurs" on the bones of the spine (vertebrae).These changes can, over time, press down on (compress) one or more of the nerve roots. In advanced cases, the spinal cord becomes involved. The term can be used to describe degeneration in the: Neck - Cervical Spondylosis. Lower back - Lumbar Spondylosis. Middle back - Thoracic Spondylosis The major risk factor is aging. By age 60, most women and men show signs of Spondylosis on x-ray. Other factors that can make a person more likely to develop Spondylosis are: Being overweight and not exercising Heavy lifting/bending and twisting Past neck/ back injury Past spine surgery Ruptured or slipped disc Severe Arthritis Small fractures to the spine from Osteoporosis Heredity/Genetic Factor Over straining of neck & back due to sitting jobs including work on computers