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Spondylosis

Spondylosis is a degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of your body’s normal spinal structure and functioning. The location of this disorder can manifest in your neck, mid-back, or lower back. The most common cause of spondylosis is age-related wear and tear. In fact, most people show some signs of degenerative discs by the age of 30.

Spondylosis often affects the intervertebral discs and facet joints. Facet joints are hinges located between your spine’s vertebrae and are responsible for your spine’s motion and flexibility. Intervertebral discs act as shock absorbers between the vertebrae. As we age, spinal joints and discs dry out, which can cause pain along the spine. To learn more about disorders related to the spinal vertebrae, visit our degenerative disc disease page.

Symptoms of spondylosis can include:

• Neck pain and stiffness
• Loss of coordination
• Tingling, numbness or weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
• Difficulty walking
• Abnormal reflexes

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If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, consult your doctor. He or she can determine whether or not the pain you feel is caused by spondylosis. Treatment options depend on the location of the degeneration and may include over-the-counter medication to reduce pain and inflammation, as well as strengthening and stretching exercises. Visit our facet disease treatments page to review other treatment tips.

On occasion, some patients diagnosed with spondylosis require more than standard treatment to live a fully functioning lifestyle once again. Fortunately, there are other options available for pain relief, including the state-of-the-art, minimally invasive procedures performed at Laser Spine Institute. Recovery times are quicker and success rates are much higher than other treatments like open-back surgery, leaving you free to get out on the tennis court and golf course once more!

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Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.