Background: Cervical Spondylosis, commonly known as Cervical Osteoarthritis, is a kind of degenerative osteoarthritis of the joints between the spinal vertebrae's and the neural foramina. It's a condition characterized by changes in the cervical bones, discs, and joints as a result of regular aging wear and tear. Spondylosis of the cervical spine is most common in 40s and 50s. Case Presentation: A 65 years old male came to physiotherapy department with complaints of pain in left upper limb and neck and weakness in his left upper back muscles and unilateral since 2 months. Clinical impression showed cervical non radiculopathy. X-ray of cervical spine revealed osteophytosis and narrowed inter- vertebral space, seen in C6 and C7 cervical vertebral bodies with straightening of cervical spine. Cervical Distraction and compression test was positive. Conclusion: A well planned physical therapy intervention has shown significant improvement in cases with cervical spondylosis in relieving the symptoms and improving quality of life.
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