ISSN: 2578-4986
Authors: Singh H*, Bisht M, Anirudh, Sharma KK, Gupta S and Shukla GD
Cervical Spondylosis is a degenerative condition of the cervical spine that causes pain, stiffness, and tingling sensations radiating from the shoulder to the digits along the course of the nerve, indicating nerve root compression. Loss of curvature, reduction of disk space, osteophytes formation these are main anatomical changes associated with cervical spondylosis that is a common spinal problem nowadays. Cervical spondylosis affects approximately 95% of people by the age of 65, and it is the most common spine dysfunction in the elderly. but occupational trauma is increasing its prevalence in young and middleaged people. According to their symptoms, cervical spondylosis is co-related with Manyastambha in Ayurvedic perspective. Manyastambha is one of the Vata Vyadhis mentioned in Vata Nanatmaja Vyadhi. According to Sushruta Nidana Sthana the Vata covered by Kapha is caused by day sleep, sitting and standing (in fixed position), and constantly gazing upward these are some of the important Nidans of Manyastambha. Ruka and Stambha (pain and stiffness) are the sign and symptoms mentioned in our text. Abhyanga, other Ayurvedic treatments, particularly Panchakarma, can aid in successful management.
Keywords: Ruksha Baluka Swedanass; Patra Pinda Swedana; Agni Karma; Manyastambha; Cervical Spondylosis
