Cervical Spondylosis or neck arthritis is a common degenerative condition of the cervical spine that is most likely caused by age-related changes in the inter-vertebral discs. While it’s largely due to age, it can be caused by other factors as well. The pain is often found to radiate from the neck to one of the hands either right or left; and sometimes can be in both the hands.
According to Ayurved, Cervical Spondylosis is described as ‘Greeva graham’, a condition that is caused due to the vitiated ‘Vata’ dosha. Increase in Vata leads to depletion of body tissues, for an instance, with ageing Vata increases and body tissues start degenerating. The dryness and degeneration caused by Vata leads to decrease of Kapha Dosha that is responsible for cushioning in between bone joints. Thus, disc degeneration transpires which eventually leads to Spondylosis.
Factors that cause Cervical Spondylosis according to Ayurveda
Symptoms of Cervical Spondylosis according to Ayurveda
The Ayurvedic approach to the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis includes Ayurved Vata pacifying herbs, Ayurveda recommended diet, lifestyle modifications, and Ayurvedic therapies, stress management, yoga asanas and medications that help the body get back to state of balance and harmony.
Following Ayuveda Panchakarma therapies are very important in management of Cervical Spondylosis
Above Treatments are generally advised depending upon the condition of the patient and severity of the disease.