What Is Cervical Stenosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Treatment
Many patients with cervical stenosis will be prescribed pain killers to help make them more comfortable. This can mean anything from ibuprofen and other over the counter options, to anti-seizure drugs, anti-depressants, and opioids. It is necessary to be careful when using certain painkillers because they can be addictive.
Other people might need to undergo decompression procedures, depending on the cause. Steroid injections are also necessary in some cases. Physical therapy is often also necessary, while surgery may be deemed necessary in a lot of other cases. Surgery tends to involve removing parts of vertebrae to help relieve the pressure.
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