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As we age, the intervertebral discs gradually lose elasticity and hydration. This causes the discs to develop fissures and lose the disc height as they collapse. Although this is a normal degenerative process, it may or may not cause symptoms.
The biomechanical failure of the discs due to wear and tears causes the inner material of the disc to bulge out. This increases pressure over surrounding structures leading to pain and other symptoms.
The joints between the vertebrae undergo degenerative arthritis leading to inflammation and pain.
Reduction in disc space causes excess wearing of the cartilage, this leads to traction spurs in the spine
The continuous gradual degeneration in the musculoskeletal part of the spine causes bone spurs and osteophytes to develop to increase the weight-bearing surface of the vertebrae to compensate for the degeneration.
As we age, the ligaments around the spine undergo thickening and become stiff, this leads to narrowing of the spinal canal, adding excess pressure over the structures passing through the canal.
The degenerative changes that occur in the bones, discs, and ligaments lead to a decrease in the diameter of the spinal canal. This leads to decreased blood flow to the spinal structures.
Any occupation that causes repetitive strain over spinal structures, or involves continuous postures, vibration, bending, lifting, etc. for example – dentists, surgeons, cameramen, ophthalmologists and diamond merchants are at risk because their work involves repeated forward bending posture.
Individuals over the age of 60 are more prone to have symptoms of cervical spondylosis or neck pain as the structures in the spine undergo wear and tear.
Incorrect and prolonged postures while using phones, laptops, and tablets are showing increased incidence among individuals seeking medical attention for neck pain. Even students are at risk during exam time due to long periods of looking into their books or laptop.
Individuals that are required to carry heavy weight around their neck are at high risk of developing neck pain due to the regular excessive loading over the cervical spine.
A lifestyle that causes repetitive strain over the structures in the spine can lead to spondylosis. Professions that require precision work and constant neck bending like teachers, dentists, jewellery makers, are at high risk of developing neck pain.
Sudden injury to the spine or the surrounding areas accelerate changes relating to spondylosis.
Routine activities the cause regular strain over the ligaments, cartilage, disc, and muscles lead to microtrauma and give rise to these changes.
Chronic smoking reduces the blood supply to the spinal structures and makes them prone to developing neck pain, muscle strain and cervical damage.
Genetics play an important role in predicting the likelihood of developing cervical spondylosis or neck pain
Pain at the neck and upper back that may sometimes radiate to either or both arms. This may also radiate to or be accompanied by headaches.
Cervical spondylosis results in loss of mobility at the spine due to the overall structural changes in the spine.
Neck pain may cause headaches which may be accompanied by nausea and/ or dizziness. Headache which worsens or gets better through movements or positions may be cervicogenic.
Pins and needles sensation may occur in either or both arms along the course of nerves passing down the arm from the neck.
Numb or cold sensation along the distribution of nerve is common when the pressure over the nerve increases at the neck.
Loss of sensation to touch, pain, pressure, and temperature may occur along the course of the nerve in the arm and wrist.
Loss of muscle strength, lack of strength in grip, inability to hold objects with the hand may occur when the pressure over nerves passing down the arms increases.
The crux of the treatment of conditions pertaining to the spine is an accurate diagnosis. One of the most effective methods in diagnosing the root cause is through mechanical loading strategies that employ directional preference. This phase may take 1 day to 2 weeks, according to the response received from the mechanical loading strategies employed.
A Spine Specialist carefully assesses the individual for evidence of directional preference through physical examination. The examination explores the structural and functional integrity of the spine. The results of the clinical examination are then weighed against diagnostic imaging if indicated.
When the patient is confirmed to have a directional preference, they are then classified into the integrated AI case grade algorithm built by Qi Spine experts. The treatment journey is then selected and customized according to the case grade prescribed.
The diagnosis is completed with the help of a spine function test called the Digital Spine Analysis. The muscles of the spine undergo functional movement assessment to evaluate the dynamic biomechanical stability of the spine. The AI-driven technology checks for parameters like strength, flexibility and dynamic balance of the muscles of the spine to give a comprehensive report of your spine’s current condition.
Pain management phase focuses on the management of the symptoms through an individualized approach that includes the following:
Spine cell repair technology makes use of Frequency Specific Microcurrents to non-invasively reduce pain & inflammation without medication or injections. It precisely targets the treatment area and delivers low-frequency currents to the affected area to effectively accelerate the healing process at the cellular level.
Isolation Technology precisely targets weak areas identified through the spine function test to address the biomechanical fault. AI-driven technology effectively ensures optimal treatment through visual feedback. The technology is evidence-based, feedback-oriented, ensuring the best outcomes during each phase of the treatment for different spine conditions.
The medical movements are a clinically individualized set of movements that are selected to bring lasting improvement in symptoms by offloading the biomechanical stress over the spinal structures.
An integrated approach through the use of neurodynamic solutions, mulligan therapy, and kinetic control to further manage nerve-related or muscle-originating symptoms.
A complete evaluation of posture and ergonomics is done by the Spine Specialists to reverse aggravation of symptoms due to poor lifestyle. The lifestyle and ergonomic modifications are individualized to bring consistent results through treatment.
An extensive part of the QI Spine treatment approach is anchored on patient education. The treatment is directed toward making individuals independent in terms of treating their own spine.
The muscles are actively engaged with adequate support throughout each movement. The body is secured to ensure correct movement pattern and controlled loading of the spine.
The AI interface causes neuromuscular coordination to increase through optimized treatment protocols that are feedback-driven.
The imbalance detected in the spine function test is addressed and actively rectified. The programs help in fine-tuning each movement and bringing optimal results through minimal effort.
The load-bearing capacity is gradually improved by increasing muscle strength, endurance, flexibility, and control.
Recovery of activities that had to be suspended temporarily is initiated once the individual is thoroughly prepared to meet the demands of those activities.
The accelerated re-generation of spine muscles is an active byproduct of optimized biomechanics through isolation technology and AI-guided interface.
The treatment focuses on reducing the frequency of episodes of debilitating symptoms that cause functional disability.
Increased capacity to engage in routine activities is done through goal-specific intervention.
The results obtained are targetted to be sustainable in the long term.
The functional capacity is made efficient to cater to more than the demand requirements of routine activities.
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