This exercise increases the flexibility of your entire spine. To begin, laceyour fingers together and point your elbws outward. Slowly and gentlytwist at your waist, rotating your head and neck to the same side.Repeat toward the other side. Repeat this exercise 10 times.

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Side bends increase your side-to-side flexibility. Start by lacing yourfingers together and pointing your elbows outward. Bend at the waist,tilting your body to one side as far as you can. Then bend your headand neck in the same direction. Repeat on your other side. Repeat thisexercise 10 times.

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Extension and flexion is especially helpful when you feel your neck and back stiffen. While sitting, place your hands on your knees and push down. Slowly arch your back andjjend your beck backward. Then slowly slump forward. Repeat this exercise 10 times.
 

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Not only is spinal molding a relaxing way to start and end your body, it also reshapes your spine into its natural curves. Begin by lying on the floor or g on a firm mattress with rolled-up towels under your neck and low back. Your legs may be straight or bent. Lie in this position for 15-20 minutes


Cervical collar helps the neck muscles support the head, it also reduces neck mobility. The therapist may prescribe wearing of a cervical collar for the acute phase of neck problems and the duration of wearing it. The collar should fit snugly around the neck and be long enough to support the chin. Men can minimize irritation from the collar by shaving frequently.
 

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AUXILIARY TREATMENT

There is a strong tendency for the symptoms of cervical spondylosis to subside spontaneously, though they may persist for many months and the structural changes are clearly permanent.


Treatment is thus aimed at assisting natural resolution of temporarily inflamed or edematous soft tissues.
 

In mild cases physiotherapy may be recommended (radiant heal, short wave diathermy, massage, traction or exercises).
In the more severe cases judicious use of a close-fitting cervical collar for supporting the neck (it should be worn for 1-3 months depending on progress) and rest to the neck is advisable.
 

In the exceptional cases in which the spinal cord is constricted, decompression from front or by laminectomy may be required and thereafter it may be advisable to fuse the affected segments of the spinal column by a bone-grafting operation.
 

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Once the neck problem is diagnosed, treatment can be decided.
In most neck conditions, pressure on the neck causes pain and pain causes muscle spasms, setting up a cycle. The best way to break the cycle and stop the pain is to relieve both pressure and spasms. There are various approaches to achieve each of these goals. Many of them require daily applications, so they must be done by the patient at home.
 

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Lying down is perhaps the simplest way to relieving the neck of its heavy load. Bed rest gives the muscles a chance to recover. The duration of bed rest should be advised by the physiotherapist.

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