Cervical spondylosis is also known as neck arthritis, which refers to wear and tear of cartilage, disks, ligaments and bones in the neck. The main symptoms include pain and stiffness in the neck. The neck pain is more common at an older age as the disks and joints in the neck usually tend to degenerate. The disks when grow older, they lose their heights and begin to bulge. This is due to reduction in water content, which then begins to dry out and weaken. Thus, the cushioning qualities of disks decreases, which initiates pain and stiffness.
According to ayurveda, cervical spondylosis is referred to as ‘sandhigata Vata’. The reason for its manifestation is the aggravation of Vata dosha. This results due to unhealthy lifestyle and intake of Vata aggravating foods. Further, when the body tries to compensate for this weakness in bones by strengthening the spine with bone growth, it causes the formation of bone spurs that cause pain.
Thus, the treatment for cervical spondylosis in ayurveda is to balance the Vata dosha. This is done by use of herbal formulations that calm the Vata dosha. The patients are also advised to intake Vata enhancing foods to stop further deterioration. Further, when the digestive system starts causing metabolic wastes (Ama), it penetrates into joints and causes inflammation and compounds joint problems. Thus, special focus is also diverted in balancing the digestive system. This is done by application of oils like mahanarayana thailam and hot fomentation, steam therapy, navarakizhi or greeva basti treatments. This line of treatment helps in complete reversal of cervical spondylosis.
The line of treatment for cervical spondylosis includes following stages:
Along with this, proper diet and exercise regimen are suggested to balance the vitiated doshas and enhance the recovery from cervical spondylosis.
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Cervical spondylosis is also known as neck arthritis, which refers to wear and tear of cartilage, disks, ligaments and bones in the neck. The main symptoms include pain and stiffness in the neck. The neck pain is more common at an older age as the disks and joints in the neck usually tend to degenerate..
The symptoms of cervical spondylitis are- pain in neck, weakness in arms and legs, headaches, numbness in shoulder and arms, stiffness in neck, inability to control bowel movements, and trouble in maintaining balance.
The food stuffs to be avoided in the condition of cervical spondylitis are- curd, baked foods, spicy, salty, hot and oily foods. Moreover, red meat, white potatoes and coffee are also to be avoided.
According to ayurveda, cervical spondylosis is referred to as ‘sandhigata Vata’. The reason for its manifestation is the aggravation of Vata dosha. This results due to unhealthy lifestyle and intake of Vata aggravating foods. Further, when the body tries to compensate for this weakness in bones by strengthening the spine with bone growth, it causes the formation of bone spurs that cause pain.
The treatment for cervical spondylosis in ayurveda is to balance the Vata dosha. This is done by use of herbal formulations that calm the Vata dosha. The patients are also advised to intake Vata enhancing foods to stop further deterioration. Further, when the digestive system starts causing metabolic wastes (Ama), it penetrates into joints and causes inflammation and compound joint problems. Thus, special focus is also diverted in balancing the digestive system. This is done by application of oils like mahanarayana thailam and hot fomentation, steam therapy, navarakizhi or greeva basti treatments. This line of treatment helps in complete reversal of cervical spondylosis.
The vitiation of Vata dosha causes cervical spondylitis. This vata dosha is aggravated due to lifestyle and food habits.
The ayurvedic formulations like- Yogaraja guggulu, Gugguluthiktakam kashyayam, Trayodasanga guggulu, and Kaishora guggulu, are beneficial in the condition of cervical spondylitis.
Ayurvedic medicines such as Shallaki, Rasna, Guggulu (Commiphora mukul), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Shunthi (Ginger), and certain rasa medications such as Vata vidhvansa rasa, Bruhat vata chintamani ras are effective treatments for cervical spondylosis.
Massage therapy of ayurveda is best for cervical spondylitis as it helps to ease pain and restores the range of motion.
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