Cervical spondylosis is a common age-related condition affecting the cervical spine (neck). It involves the degeneration of the intervertebral discs, facet joints and other structures in the neck.
Cervical spondylosis results from the wear and tear of the spinal structures, primarily due to aging. However, there are several other contributing factors including degenerative changes or discs that may bulge or rupture putting pressure on nerves and leading to symptoms. Due to poor posture, especially due to prolonged screen use or poor ergonomics symptoms including neck pain, stiffness, tingling sensation, or numbness that radiates into the arms, headaches, and muscle weakness can worsen
Your healthcare practitioner suggests some imaging tests like X-rays, MRI, and CT scans. In ayurvedic treatments medicated oil helps to alleviate deranged vata and kapha doshas leading to relief from disc herniation. Ayurvedic therapies along with oral ayurvedic medicines helps to improve nourishment of disc cartilage and the bone. The basic procedures to treat cervical spondylosis are
- Abhyangam
- Patrapinda Sweda
- Podikizhi
- Pizhichil
