Osteoarthrosis of the Head Neck and Spine

Definition:
Arthritis characterized by erosion of articular cartilage of the head neck and spine, which becomes soft, frayed, and thinned with eburnation of subchondral bone and outgrowths of marginal osteophytes; pain and loss of function result.

Symptoms
  • Pain in the spine
  • Stiffness in the spine
  • Loss of ROM in the spine
  • Crepitus in the spine with movement
Causes
  • Wear and tear
  • Trauma
  • Previous fracture
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Neck and spine muscle stabilization
  • Upper and lower extremity strengthening exercise
Osteoarthrosis of the Head Neck and Spine Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Prone Cervical Rotation R L
  • Cervical Levator Scap Stretch
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Sitting Posture
  • Standing Posture
  • Prone Thoracic Extension
  • Neck Support For Pillow

Osteoarthrosis of the Head Neck and Spine Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Thoracic Stretch 1
  • Wall Slides
  • Chin Tucks
  • Neck Circuit
  • Curl Press
  • Push Up Hold Top
  • Hummers