Skin heals by scarring, as does all other tissue in the body. If the pressure is decreased then bone gets absorbed and becomes thinner. Any increase in the size of the bone will lead to irritation of the nerves, as the foramina are encroached and the nerves impinged. This impingement, causes the symptoms of cervical spondylosis. The treatment is simple in most cases.
Orthopedic surgeons have only a few modalities for relief of pain.
Use of painkillers. The intelligent use of these, is the basis of successful pain relief. Almost all patients are relieved by the use of conservative methods. Very few need surgical intervention. Only those who have paralysis, giddiness or intractable pain are candidates for surgery.