Holistic Healing for Cervical Spondylosis
Posted April 21, 2024Cervical spondylosis is a general term for age-related wear and tear affecting the spinal discs in the neck. The cervical refers to seven stacked vertebrae in the neck. Spondylosis begins when parts of the spine start to wear out. As the discs dehydrate and shrink, signs of osteoarthritis develop, including bony projections along the edges of bones (bone spurs). More than 85% of people older than age 60 are affected by cervical spondylosis, but this can happen when people are even in their 30s-40s.
The symptoms of cervical spondylosis include neck stiffness and pain, headache that may originate in the neck, pain in the shoulder or arms, tingling, numbness, and weakness in the arms, hands, inability to fully turn the head or bend the neck, grinding noise or sensation when the neck is turned. Less common, or atypical symptoms include vertigo, headache, palpitation, nausea, discomfort in your abdomen or GI system, tinnitus, blurred vision, and memory problems (hypomnesia). For some people, cervical spondylosis causes no symptoms.
Different diseases described in Charak Samhita, Susrutha Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya like Manyasthambha, and Greevagraha, Viswachi, etc have one more symptom similar to Cervical spondylosis. According to Ayurveda, the symptoms of cervical spondylosis are due to Vata Dosha imbalance .Ayurveda opines that Vata dosha will be predominant during old age. Aggravation of Vata results in the degeneration of body tissues. Due to the roughness of Vata, vertebrae become dry and rough resulting in the degeneration of discs and vertebrae causing pain. Kapha dosha causes stiffness and disabilities.
Ayurvedic treatment in Dubai for Cervical Spondylosis deep tissue treatments are given to nourish the cervical region to speed up the regeneration process. Lifestyle corrections are also suggested to provide support to the spine and sustain the effect of the treatment throughout the life allowing the patients to live pain-free.
In the management of cervical spondylosis treatments like Abhyangam, Swedana, Kizhi, Vasti, Shalishastika pinda Swdena, Greeva Vasti, and Greeva Pichu, etc can help to give considerable improvement. These therapies relieve pain and inflammation, strengthen the tissues, and prevent a recurrence.
Abhyanga swedam: It is a traditional Ayurvedic body massage using medicated oils further followed by an herbal steam bath (sweda).
Elakizhi: It helps in improving muscle strength as well as slowing down the process of aging. It relieves body pain and stiffness and well as reduces soreness in muscles and joints.
Nasyam: Nasyam helps to lubricate the nasal passage, clean out mucus and sinuses as well as improve voice, mental clarity, and vision. Ayurvedic therapy believes that neck pain and sinus-related disorders can be treated with Nasya.
Sarvangadhara: Sarvangadhara is the best ayurvedic treatment for neck pain and back pain. It is dependent on the patient's type of Dosha, especially internal body type. It is useful against degenerative diseases such as Arthritis and cervical spondylosis, muscular pain, and joint stiffness.
Greeva Vasti: Greeva vasti is a popular treatment in Ayurveda in which medicated oils are retained for a fixed duration of time on the affected area. It helps in relieving sprains and strains and also relieves headache and neck pain.
Navara kizhi: Experience the efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment for cervical spondylosis at our Ayurvedic hospital in Dubai. Our specialized therapy utilizes Navara rice and milk, rich in antioxidants, to prevent joint and muscle degeneration, promote joint lightness, and strengthen nerves. Say goodbye to arthritis and neurological complaints with us.
Pizhichil: Pizhichil word means “to squeeze.” Pizhichil is used to enhance blood circulation and at the same time, it releases toxins from the body. It leads to muscle development and quick healing of fractured bones.
Lifestyle changes such as avoiding heavy weight lifting and straining the neck, taking breaks in-between work to give rest to the neck, maintaining water intake according to the body weight, exercising regularly starting from light exercises, consuming light meals for a particular period, sleeping early and focusing on a sound sleep help to reduce the risk of cervical spondylosis.
Dr. Shyam’s Ayurveda Center offers personalized treatments for cervical spondylosis tailored to your specific needs.
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