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Cervical Spondylosis
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Cervical Spondylosis Ayurvedic Treatment
It is commonly known as arthritis of the neck and is a Vata disorder. When there is wear and tear of cartilage, disk, ligament, and bones of cervical vertebrae, it is called cervical spondylosis which finally leads to neck pain, stiffness in the neck. All these changes are caused by the normal wear and tear due to aging. As with growing age, the disc of the spine gradually breaks down, starts losing fluid and volume, and also becomes stiff, dried, and cracked and ligaments get thickened, and spur formation occurs in bone. It usually occurs with middle-aged that start at the age of early ’30s and elderly people. According to Ayurveda, it is known as Grivasandhigatvata.
These cervical vertebrae are 7 in number which begins at the base of the skull and ends at the thoracic vertebrae. Through vertebrae, spinal cord, and nerve passes carry a message from the brain to other parts of the body i.e. muscles and organs. A sedentary lifestyle, wrong posture, prolonged sitting in the same position makes the problem more complicated and worst. Cervical spondylosis treatment in Ayurveda has the most effective results.
Causes of Cervical Spondylosis
Any Injury in the body can cause pain but injury near or on the neck, back or arm can cause cervical pain, and also holding the neck in an uncomfortable position for a longer duration causes pain.
If sitting posture is incorrect like watching the screen continuously for hours, more sedentary habits also cause pain.
Bone spurs formation at edges of vertebrae or called osteophytes development causes cervical pain.
Herniation of spinal disk which bulge out and starts pressing nearby Tissues or spinal nerve.
Degeneration of spinal disks of cervical vertebrae leads to thinning of disk and losing elasticity of soft tissue.
Symptoms of Cervical Spondylosis
Weak Muscles
Weak muscles make it hard to lift the arms or grasp the objects firmly.
Neck Pain
Stiffness and pain in the neck or at the back of the neck and near the shoulder blade. .
Headache
Headaches due to muscular spasm and stiffness at the back of the neck.
Feeling Loss of Body Balance and Dizziness
Dizziness on the movement of the neck and one also loses its body balance sometimes.
Grinding Noise
Sensation of popping and grinding sound on movement or turning of the neck.
Benefits of Ayurvedic Treatment for Cervical Spondylosis
- Acharya Sushruta described Cervical which is caused by sleeping during day time, by using pillow wrongly during sleep and gazing constantly in upward direction leads to an aggravation of two Doshas Vata and Kapha.
- Combination of Ayurvedic therapies like Grivabasti, Nasya, Ayurvedic medicines has a significant role in the management of cervical spondylosis or Osteoarthritis of the cervical spine.
- Exercise your neck every day by slowly stretching your head in side-to-side and then up and down motion.
- Keep changing your position often. Never sit or stand in one position for a longer duration.
- Never use a neck brace or collar without your Ayurvedic doctor’s approval.
FAQ'S
When there is severe pain on and around the neck, stiffness, numbness in the arm, headache, and tingling sensation. If you feel these symptoms then it is cervical pain and you should consult an Ayurvedic expert. Never assume anything on your own and before beginning with any medicine do visit Best Cervical treatment hospitals in India.
Avoid eating a diet rich in protein, Bananas, a high carb diet, Alcohol, canned, and processed food. They will lead to an increase in pain. Processed food cause weakness in bones and make them brittle, Alcohol leads to loss of calcium and magnesium in the body and Smoking leads to bone damage
An anti-inflammatory like Turmeric, Ginger should be added to a daily diet. Also, coconut water, wheatgrass, Amla, and green leafy vegetables help in relieving pain.
To surgery, it is a big No as surgery is not the treatment to get rid of the pain. Ayurvedic medicine for cervical spondylosis has the best results and Ayurveda has the best herbs to treat cervical
Chronic back pain with stiffness that causes a tingling sensation in the fore and hind limbs.
Neck pain increases each passing day and degeneration of bones leads to fusion of bones together creating more muscle stiffness and rigidity, hence causes restricted movement.
Cold weather increases more muscle stiffness and neck pain
Spondylitis means the inflammatory condition of joints whereas spondylosis is wear and tear of the disk, ligament, bone, and cartilage.
Yes, if C4 vertebrae get hurt, it impairs phrenic nerve function thus causes paralysis
Usually, patients complain of blurred vision, headache, vertigo, nausea, palpitations, and tinnitus in the cervical. So it can impact the eyes too.