Hello,

Thanks for the query.

Firstly, in this age (70yrs), it is a quite common condition. In this condition, there is degeneration of the vertebra mainly due to ageing and decreased space between two vertebra body and bone erosion caused mainly by ageing. The decreased space causes pressure on the nerve bundle that comes out from that particular space. This pressure leads to pain sensation and reeling sensation when you are bending.

When you are wearing the collar, the space between two vertebra becomes increased and it decreases the pressure on the nerve trunk and it ultimately leads to lowering the pain sensation.

During night, as you are sleeping in one place for many hours, then muscles get stiffed. This is called morning stiffness. Using collar also gives you relief from this.

Hope this answers your query. Let me know if you have any more queries.

Regards

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Hello,

Thank you for following up.

Firstly the basic thing you have to know is that nothing can bring back the fully normal condition. But wearing collar is a preventive measure which stops the disease progression.

You can wear collar during any outside activity, or, walking. But during sleep it should be avoided.

While sleeping you can use a special type of pillows made for cervical problem. It is available in all medical instrument stores or any departmental store.

You can sleep fully on your back; but use hard mattresses. It will give you very much comfort.

Make the use of collar as a habit. Use it even when there is no reeling sensation.

And lastly consult a physiotherapist for some freehand exercise particular for this type of cervical disease.

Hope this helped. Let me know if you have any more question.
Do close this discussion if all your queries are answered.

Regards

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