Spondylosis or spinal spondylosis is spinal degeneration and deformity of the joint(s) of two or more vertebrae that commonly occurs with aging. Often there is herniation of the nucleus pulposus of one or more intervertebral discs and/or formation of osteophytes.

When the space between two adjacent vertebrae narrows, compression of a nerve root emerging from the spinal cord may result in radiculopathy (sensory system and motor system disturbances, such as severe pain in the neck, shoulder, arm, back, and/or leg, accompanied by muscular weakness). Less commonly, direct pressure on the spinal cord (typically in the cervical spine) may result in global weakness, gait dysfunction, loss of balance, and loss of bowel and/or bladder control. The patient may experience a phenomenon of shocks in hands and legs because of nerves contraction and lack of blood flow. If vertebrae of the neck are involved it is labeled Cervical Spondylosis. Lower back spondylosis is labeled Lumbar Spondylosis.

In simple terms, spondylolisthesis describes the displacement of a vertrebra or the vertebral column in relation to the vertebrae below. It was first described in 1782 by a Belgian obstetrician, Dr.Herbinaux. He reported a bony prominence anterior to the sacrum that obstructed the vagina of a small number of patients.

The term "spondylolisthesis" was coined in 1854, from the Greek "spondylo" for vertebrae and "olisthesis" for slip. These "slips" occur most commonly in the lumbar spine.

A hangman's fracture is a specific type of spondylolisthesis where the C1 vertebra is displaced anteriorly relative to the C2 vertebra due to fractures of the C2 vertebra's pedicles.

Certain safety methods, in particular for people in deskbound occupations, are required to alleviate and prevent spondylosis. The most important of these is exercise, which improves the supply of nutrients to spinal discs, thereby delaying the process of wear and tear that comes with age and sooner or later affects everyone. Safe workout includes walking, bicycling and swimming. Bicycling should be done keeping the back upright.

Relief from pain can be obtained by taking lemon juice mixed with common salt twice or thrice daily.

Does modern medicine have a treatment for Spinal Spondylois?

Faster relief can be obtained with the BIO MEDICI Magnetic Stimulator. The stimulator applied to the spot in pain relaxes muscles and increases the blood circulation in the afflicted area. Swit settings 2 then 4 then 3+5 deliver the most effective magnetic impulses.

Back Pain Sufferers ATTENTION:
  
The BIO MEDICI magnetic therapy device should not be used by persons with pacemakers, by pregnant women, or after myocardial infarction. Caution is also advised in those cases where your symptoms should first be examined by a doctor or when additional treatment is required which must not be delayed.