Cervical Spondylosis Physiotherapy Treatment in JP Nagar Bangalore (2026)

What is cervical spondylosis?

Cervical spondylosis is age-related wear-and-tear of the neck vertebrae, discs and facet joints, driven in Bengaluru mostly by prolonged desk work, phone-scrolling posture and poor pillow support. It affects 40 percent of adults over 40 and 85 percent of adults over 60. Common presentations include morning neck stiffness, arm tingling into the fingers, occipital headaches on waking and reduced neck-turning range while reversing a car. Left untreated for more than 6 months, cervical spondylosis can cause disc herniation, cervical radiculopathy and cervical myelopathy — which require surgical opinion. Structured physiotherapy started in the first 12 weeks resolves 85 percent of cases without medication.

The 4-phase Mazumdar cervical protocol

• Phase 1 (weeks 1–2): pain relief via ultrasound, IFT, gentle mobilisation grade I–II and posture education. 2–3 sessions per week.
• Phase 2 (weeks 2–4): deep-neck-flexor retraining using biofeedback cuff, scapular stabilisation and thoracic mobility drills.
• Phase 3 (weeks 4–6): progressive loading with resistance band rows, prone Ys and Ts, and dead-hang mobility work.
• Phase 4 (weeks 6–8): workplace ergonomic audit, sleep-posture correction and 6-month prevention plan.

Symptoms that need physiotherapy immediately

• Neck stiffness on waking that improves after 30 minutes of movement
• Tingling or numbness into the thumb, index or middle finger
• Cervicogenic headaches starting at the base of the skull
• Grinding or clicking sounds during neck rotation
• Reduced ability to turn the head while reversing the car
• Shoulder-blade pain that gets worse by evening

How many physiotherapy sessions do you need for cervical spondylosis?

Most Bengaluru patients need 8–12 sessions across 4–6 weeks. Chronic cases of more than 2 years typically need 12–18 sessions across 6–8 weeks. Sessions from ₹800 at Pro Physiotherapy JP Nagar, with home-visit availability across Bannerghatta Road, Gottigere, Kanakapura Road, BTM Layout, Whitefield and Hennur. Insurance coverage under most OPD riders and corporate group policies.

Home exercises you can start today

• Chin-tuck against wall — 3 sets of 10 reps, hold 5 seconds each
• Thoracic extension over foam roller — 10 breaths, 2 sets
• Scapular squeeze — 3 sets of 15 reps
• Doorway pec stretch — 30-second hold, both sides, twice daily
• Neck rotation with resistance band — 3 sets of 10 reps each direction