The treatment of cervical spondylosis firstly requires identifying the specific type of the condition, as treatment is determined based on the classification.

The first type, cervical type cervical spondylosis, generally is asymptomatic, merely presenting as degeneration at the edges of the cervical spine. Even if symptoms are present, satisfactory effects can generally be obtained through conservative treatment, so cervical type cervical spondylosis does not require surgical treatment.

The second type, nerve root type cervical spondylosis, is the most common type. The vast majority can be cured through conservative treatment, with approximately ninety-five percent achieving cure, leaving only about five percent who require surgery due to very clear nerve damage sites which have not improved with conservative treatment and worsened nerve compression symptoms.

The third type, spinal cord type cervical spondylosis, basically requires surgical treatment, and it is better to perform the surgery sooner rather than later.

The fourth type, vertebral artery type cervical spondylosis, is usually treated conservatively, mainly focusing on immobilization, anti-inflammatory, and pain relief treatments, while also addressing arteriosclerosis concurrently.

The fifth type, sympathetic nerve type cervical spondylosis, requires coordinated treatment with internal medicine while treating this type of cervical spondylosis.

Thus, the treatment of cervical spondylosis is actually not complicated. First, ascertain which type of cervical spondylosis you have, and then, treat accordingly.