Cervical Spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis is a particular form of arthritis.It effects the vertebrae and connecting bony and ligamental structures. This is called spondylitis . The oesteo arthritis type of spondylitis is known as spondylosis.Frequently it occurs in the cervical vertebrae.In Ayurveda this problem is known as griva sandhigata vata. Pain in the back neck,shoulder and arms stiffness of the neck and even paraplegia occurs due to this problem.
Symptoms of Cervical spondylosis
The major symptoms in cervical spondylosis is nagging and sever pain,which may spread over both sides of shoulder ,back side of neck,the collar bone and head side.In few occasions the pain may occur in both the arms and fingers.Another common symptom of this disease is stiffness,which may be acute or chronic. It may result to the restricted movements. Spondylosis are numbness and tingling or complete loss of sensation on the affected side.Head ache and giddiness may occurs.There may be weakness of muscle of the arm or hand.
Causes of Cervical spondylosis
The major causes of cervical sondylosis are injury,faulty posture,incorrect nutrition,psychological strain,lack of exercise.The condition may follow an injury,sustained many year ago,Particularly neck injuries.Other causes include stress and strain resulting from siting for a long time,Improper lifting of weights and emotional problems which may cause painful muscle cramps.These are the common causes of cervical spondylosis.
Ayurveda remedy for cervical spondylosis :
Massage gives good relief .A gentle massage of Mahanarayana taila is a 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 contain raw vegetables such as tomato,carrot.cabbage,raddish,lettuce and at least two steamed or lightly cooked vegetables such as cauliflower,cabbage,carrot,spinach, and plenty of fruits.The person who suffer from cervical spondylosis should take four meal per day.
Bitter vegetables like 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 for the patient. 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 contra indicated in this condition.
Mudra therapy for cervical spondylosis
Mudras are very effective remedy for cervical spondylosis. Here are 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- vaayu mudra ,Apaan mudra
Cervical spondylosis is a particular form of arthritis.It effects the vertebrae and connecting bony and ligamental structures. This is called spondylitis . The oesteo arthritis type of spondylitis is known as spondylosis.Frequently it occurs in the cervical vertebrae.In Ayurveda this problem is known as griva sandhigata vata. Pain in the back neck,shoulder and arms stiffness of the neck and even paraplegia occurs due to this problem.Symptoms of Cervical spondylosis
The major symptoms in cervical spondylosis is nagging and sever pain,which may spread over both sides of shoulder ,back side of neck,the collar bone and head side.In few occasions the pain may occur in both the arms and fingers.Another common symptom of this disease is stiffness,which may be acute or chronic. It may result to the restricted movements. Spondylosis are numbness and tingling or complete loss of sensation on the affected side.Head ache and giddiness may occurs.There may be weakness of muscle of the arm or hand.
Causes of Cervical spondylosis
The major causes of cervical sondylosis are injury,faulty posture,incorrect nutrition,psychological strain,lack of exercise.The condition may follow an injury,sustained many year ago,Particularly neck injuries.Other causes include stress and strain resulting from siting for a long time,Improper lifting of weights and emotional problems which may cause painful muscle cramps.These are the common causes of cervical spondylosis.
Ayurveda remedy for cervical spondylosis :
Massage gives good relief .A gentle massage of Mahanarayana taila is a 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 contain raw vegetables such as tomato,carrot.cabbage,raddish,lettuce and at least two steamed or lightly cooked vegetables such as cauliflower,cabbage,carrot,spinach, and plenty of fruits.The person who suffer from cervical spondylosis should take four meal per day.
Bitter vegetables like 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 for the patient. 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 contra indicated in this condition.
Mudra therapy for cervical spondylosis
Mudras are very effective remedy for cervical spondylosis. Here are 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- vaayu mudra ,Apaan mudra
