Cervical Spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis is a particular form of arthritis.It affects the vertebrae and connecting bone and ligamental structures. This is called spondylitis. The oyster arthritis type of spondylitis is known as spondylosis.Frequently it occurs in the cervical vertebrae.In Ayurveda, this problem is known as grivasandhigatavata. Pain in the back neck, shoulder and arms stiffness of the neck and even paraplegia occurs due to this problem.
Ayurveda remedy for cervical spondylosis:
Massage gives good relief.A gentle massage of Mahanarayana taila is the best remedy.This gentle massage can be given two or three times a day.
Guggulu,gun-resin extracted from the plant is the best medicine for the treatment of this condition. A compound preparation named as simhanada Guggulu is popularly used for the treatment of this problem.It is given in a dose of 2-4 tablets four times a day, usually, hot water or hot milk is given to the patient after the administration of this medicine.
For a quick relief from cervical spondylosis, it is necessary that his bowel should move easily.
If there is constipation Triphala powder is the best medicine.One teaspoon of Triphala should be given to the patient.Mixed with one cup of warm milk and one spoon of sugar at night.
Hot fomentation on the vertebrae of the neck is very useful.
Diet cure for cervical spondylosis
A diet that contains raw vegetables such as tomato, carrot.cabbage, radish, lettuce and at least two steamed or lightly cooked vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, carrot , spinach, and plenty of fruits.The person who suffers from cervical spondylosis should take four meal per day.
Bitter vegetables like the bitter variety of drumstick, neem flowers, and bitter gourd are very useful.
Wheat is better than rice for the patient.
Precautions for cervical spondylosis
Exposure to cold, cold bath and any violent exercise of the neck muscle, including pressure, are very harmful to the patient. The morning walk is very much helpful.He should, however, avoid taking refined wheat which is known as maida and semolina.Sour things, particularly curd, are strictly prohibited, fried things, pulses and various preparations of pulses are also contraindicated in this condition.
Mudra therapy for cervical spondylosis
Mudras are a very effective remedy for cervical spondylosis. Here is few very effective mudra for cervical spondylosis.
Cervical spondylosis: Vaayu-shaamak, Vaata-naashak mudra, Jal –vardhak or Varun mudra, Prithvi-vardhak or Prithvi mudra, Apaan- Vayu mudra , Apana mudra
I think these mudras are useful for you.Also, read my book complete hand mudras.
