I have cervical spondylitis from 10 years, because of pain I couldn't sleep in any direction except on stomach, but now from last 2 years in night my sleep will break suddenly, and I will realise that my little fingers are not working, after sitting for 5-6 seconds they will start working. From last 2 years I am using cervical pillow and only sleeping on back side that has reduced my cervical pain so much, but still the never will compress (not everyday). Since I am sleeping only on my back from 2 years now i'm getting pain on lower back also and little compression in right leg nerve. I have already visited orthopaedic and neurologist but no benefits. Don't know what to do now. I'm planning to visit chiropractor, is it safe? I heard we can get paralysis also because of chiropractics.

Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidPhysiotherapist22yrs exp

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Said you have to go for traction and also you can do ift. Please consult the near by therapist for quick relief. Since you have pain for more than 10 years it is suggestible to go for cervical muscle strengthening exercise. Use collar will definitely be helpful for him to maintain the good posture. And also cervical pillow can be used which might make you to have better posture of the shoulder neck and arm. Neck tilt: from the sitting position, tilt your head down so your chin touches your chest. Hold this position for 5 seconds. Return to the starting position and repeat. Do this five times. Side-to-side neck tilt. From the same starting position, tilt you neck toward one shoulder, leading with your ear. Hold for 5 seconds and then return to the starting position. Do this five times on each side. Neck turn. Look straight ahead, then turn your head to one side, keeping your chin at the same level. Do this five times on each side. Neck stretch. Holding the rest of your body straight, push your chin forward, stretching your throat. Hold for 5 seconds. From the same starting position, push your chin backward and hold for 5 seconds. Do the forward and backward stretch five times each. If any of these exercises cause severe pain or weakness in your hands or arms, stop right away and talk with your doctor.  

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