diagnosed with cervical spondylosis narrowing at C4-C5

Bones, joints and muscles
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after a fall at tennis, I am 71 y old.lady, very fit normally walk 5 kl each am. I thought that it may be due to my balance. feel a little dizzy when stretching to pick up the ball. has anyone had any help with spondylosis. excercises. or medication. of any sort. would like any info. thanks B

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Hi B,

I too have CS and have noticed that with water exercising, yoga, and an over the counter supplement called glucosamine/chondrointin has helped me manage well. Certain stretches as well. Confirm with your general practicitoner that the OTC supplemental would be of any benefit seeing as I am only a nurse and can not prescribe or diagnose. Just being in my scope of practice. Feel better!

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Thank you so much for your advice. now startd on glucosamine/chondrointin . I have no pain at present. but find my balance not to good  feels like I sway a little.. perhaps that is due to the spondylisis cervical. it is moderate at  c4-c5. dont really know what moderate is? perhaps not too bad. thanks a heap for your info. Bron

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I have CS. Yoga, gentle stretching exercises and leisurely walks are so very beneficial for me.

CS with myelopathy at C 2,3 and 4 (now fused at end of 2013). Herniated disk at C6. 

Good luck!