Osteoarthritis of the spine is a breakdown of the cartilage of the joints and discs in the neck and lower back,so those who have sitting job like computer professionals ,doctors,journalists,scientists are all at high risk.Further those who speak on cell phones with phone between head and shoulder run the risk.Besides those who have uncontrolled diabetes,thyroid,uric acid,heavy smokers are vulnerable.
Prevention is possible by leading active life.However we all know about it,still people fall sick.There are several treatments like medicine,physiotherapy,non surgical injections.Only very few patients don't get relief from this,for them too there is hope in the form of surgery.
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