Ayurveda tips to treat Cervical
Spondylosis (Osteoarthritis of Neck)
Cervical
spondylosis is a common degenerative condition of the cervical spine which is
caused by age-related changes in the cushion between the joints of the neck and the neck
bone. It is also called as Osteoarthritis of neck. In this disease
intervertebral disc which acts as a cushion between two vertebrae gets damaged
due to age related changes or other reasons. As disk degeneration
occurs, movements of neck get restricted; also edges of vertebra get damaged
& these changes increases pressure on nerves originating from cervical
vertebrae. Due to this there are many symptoms found in this disease.
According
to Ayurveda this condition occurs due
to Sandhigata vata of Neck. Vitiated vata dosha causes following symptoms.
Symptoms-
Pain
in the back of neck, shoulder and arms, stiffness of the neck and even
paraplegia occur due to this condition. The movement of the spine generally
aggravates the pain of the neck.
Pain along the arms and
fingers while standing, sitting, coughing and tilting the neck backwards,
Problem in lifting the arm or grasping something firmly, Headaches which occur
mostly at the back side of the head as well as Feeling dizziness or loss of
body balance is often found as symptom in this disease.
Tips for treatment-
1.Avoid amla (Sour), kashay(pungent), highly acidic foods like red meat, citrus fruits
and even white potatoes which increases vata
dosha in body which further damages bones.
2. Avoid Constipation
at all cost, it increases pain & stiffness of neck. Ayurveda uses anulomana
medicines during treatment, which avoids constipation & also pacifies vata dosha. For that medicated castor
oil, Rasna erandadi kashay, Nimba amrutadi eranda taila, triphala is used
according to condition & severity.
3. Cows ghee is best vata shamak & acts best in
degenerative diseses, so snehapana (oleation therapy) should be done with
medicated cow ghee like- Panchatikta ghrut, Mahatikta ghrut etc.
4. Also (Snehana-swedana)
external application of medicated oil followed by steam relieves muscle spasm
around neck & pain can be minimized.
5. Ayurvedic Basti/
Vasthi (medicated enema) has been described as best treatment for vata diseases. Ayurveda classics had mentioned
Panchatikta kshir basti in treatment of osteoarthritis which is aslo found very
beneficial in treatment of cervical spondylosis. 8 days treatment with such
basti shows marked improvement in this disease.
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Manya Basti/ Greeva basti |
6. Manya Basti or
greeva basti can also be done for treatment of cervical spondylosis. In Manya
Basti neck region is bathed in pool of medicated warm oil for 30 minutes.
7. Avoid diet that’s
very high in protein. It can interfere with the absorption of calcium. Also,
avoid salt, phosphorus (from fizzy drinks), caffeine and alcohol can affect
calcium obtained.
8. Exposure to cold,
cold baths and any violent exercise of the neck muscles are very bad for the
patients, so avoid these things without failing.
9. Ayurvedic medicines
like shallaki, Rasna, Guggulu (Commiphora mukul), Guduchi (Tinospora
cordifolia), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Shunthi (Ginger) as well as some rasa medicines like vata vidhvans rasa, bruhat vata chintamani rasa are best medicines
for treating cervical spondylosis but these must be used with experts advice.
10. During study or
office work your sitting posture should be straight, don’t lean too much while
reading or during office work.
11. Sleep on a firm
mattress that keeps your head level. The pillows should not bend the back more
than 15 degrees. Avoid sleeping on your stomach as it extends the neck. It is
ideal to sleep on your back or your side.
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Matsyasana (Fish Pose) |
12. Yoga postures like Bhujangasana (Cobra pose), Matsyasana (Fish pose), Dhanurasana (Bow pose) are extremely
beneficial for cervical spondylosis.
Ayushman Bhava Ayurveda is specialised in ayurvedic treatment of Cervical Spondylosis by Kerala Ayurveda medicines & Panchakarma.
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