Ayurveda treatment for cervical spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis, also known as cervical osteoarthritis or arthritis of the neck, is a common age-related condition affecting the joints and discs in the neck. It develops from the wear and tear of cartilage and bones present in the cervical spine, located in the neck. Here will discuss how Ayurveda treatment for cervical spondylosis is helpful. Cervical spondylosis is a common degenerative condition of the neck, typically affecting people as they age, resulting in wear and tear of the vertebral disks, bones, and joints. It can cause neck pain and stiffness, as well as nerve compression leading to symptoms such as tingling, numbness, or muscle weakness.

SYMPTOMS OF CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS

The basic symptoms are neck pain and shoulder pain with stiffness. Most people with cervical spondylosis don’t have significant symptoms as well. Few more symptoms are like

• Tingling, numbness, and weakness in your arms, hands, legs, or feet
• Lack of coordination and difficulty walking
• Loss of bladder or bowel control
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Loss of balance

Causes for Cervical Spondylosis

The bones and protective cartilage in your neck are prone to wear and tear that can lead to cervical spondylosis. Some of the causes are like

• Over Usage: Due to our regular activities which involve repetitive movements or heavy lifting can put extra pressure on the spine, resulting in early wear and tear. This is the most common reason found in cervical spondylosis
• Stiffness in Ligaments: The tough cords which connect spinal bones to each other can become even stiffer over time of period, due to this neck movement affects and start pain.
• Injury: It is also the most common reason for cervical spondylosis. Any kind of neck injury faster the process of ageing.
• Dehydrated Spinal Disks: Disks are like cushions between the vertebrae of the spine. Most people’s spinal disks begin drying out and shrinking, which allows more bone-on-bone contact between the vertebrae
• Disk Degeneration and Bone Spurs: These overgrowths of bone are the result of the body trying to grow extra bone to make the spine stronger. However, the extra bone can press on delicate areas of the spine, such as the spinal cord and nerves, resulting in pain.

Type of cervical spondylosis

There are two main types of cervical spondylosis:

1. Degenerative: associated with aging and wear and tear of the neck structures.
2. Degenerative-inflammatory: a combination of degenerative changes and inflammation caused by conditions such as arthritis.

Cervical spondylosis is a type of spinal degeneration that affects the neck region and is typically caused by aging and wear and tear. There are several types of cervical spondylosis, including:

1. Degenerative spondylosis: a result of the normal aging process and wear and tear of the cervical spine
2. Congenital spondylosis: a result of congenital spinal anomalies
3. Traumatic spondylosis: caused by spinal injury or trauma
4. Inflammatory spondylosis: caused by long-standing inflammation in the cervical spine
5. Radiculomyelopathy: a condition where there is compression of the nerve roots leading from the spinal cord
6. Myelopathy: a condition where there is compression of the spinal cord itself.

Ayurveda treatment for cervical spondylolysis:

Ayurvedic treatment of Cervical spondylosis comprises herbal medicines and therapies that help to relax the muscles,  as well as relieve inflammation to the nerves and surrounding tissues, healing the damage to the nerves and strengthening the nerves and muscles.

Greeva Stambha (A Vataja Disorder) simulates cervical spondylosis, which is a chronic degenerative condition of the cervical spine. In the management of cervical spondylosis Abhyangam, Swdana, Virechanam, Basti, Shalishastika pinda Swdena, Greeva Basti, Greeva Pichu, can improve conditions. These therapies relieve pain and inflammation, strengthen the tissues and prevent a recurrence.

Ayurveda Medicines for cervical Spondylolysis

• Yogaraj Guggulu
• Ashwagandha
• Brahmi
• Sahacharadi Kashayam
• Dhanvantaram kashayam,
• Dashamooladi Kashayam
• Ksheerabala 101
• Kaishora Guggulu

Home Tips to avoid Cervical Spondylosis

Avoid Dry, Fried, Cold, Junk, and Chilled Food.

Exposure to Cool Breezes, Air Conditioning and Fan,

Proper Posture When Sitting, Walking, and Sleeping Change your seat or bed as per your comfort.

Avoid Sleep during the day and sleep early at night.

Exercising regularly, and turning the neck clockwise and counterclockwise is helpful. Bending and stretching your neck and nodding your head is also helpful.

The use of garlic, ginger, turmeric, and sesame seeds in the daily diet helps in reducing Vata and  as well as reduce inflammation

Applying warm sesame oil to the neck area and a hot bath also relieves pain.

Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose), Matsyasana (Fish Pose), Marjariasana (Cat Pose), as well as Ardha Matsyendrasana (Sitting Half Spine Pose), Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose) are some of the recommended yoga poses equally important that relieve spondylosis of the cervical spine.

Avoid lifting heavy weights and works that rather pressurize the neck.

Last but not least avoid sitting in front of a computer for a long duration, and take breaks in between work for 10 minutes for every hour that will not only reduce pain but also keeps you relaxed to work better.

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