Cervical Spondylosis

                   Cervical  Spondylosis

An abnormal hardness of neck bones resulting in compression of spinal nerves roots in the neck(cervical) region; causes neck pain, Dizziness, headache, muscular weakness and paresthesia of upper Arms.

CAUSES

BONE SPURS

Overgrowth of bones are result of the body trying to grow extra bone to make the spine stronger.

DEHYDRATED SPINAL DISK

Spinal bones have disc between them, which are thick , pad like cushions that absorb the shock of lifting, twisting, and other activities.

HERNIATED DISC

The spinal discs can develop cracks which allows leakage of the internal cushioning material. This material can create pressure  on the spinal

Chord and nerves , resulting in symptoms such as arm numbness and sciatica.

INJURY

Injury to your neck, cervical vertebrae, shoulder, upper back.

 Aging degenerative  process..

Calcium defieciency disorders

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

·      A stiff, painful neck, dizziness

·      Pain in the shoulder, arm or chest region

·      Tingling and pin prick sensation in the arms ,hands, legs or feet

·      Numbness in the arms , hands ,legs or feet

·      Lack of coordination

·      Difficulty in walking

·      loss of control on the bladder and bowel

INVESTIGATIONS

1.Neck Flexibility assessment

2. Neurological Exam

3.Neck or Spinal x-ray may show abnormalities such as bone spurs, that indicate Cervical spondylosis

4.CT scan/MRI

Treatment

Anti inflammatory herbal medicine like-

·      Sinhnaad guggul

·      Kaishore guggul

·      Yograj guggul

·      Aloe vera juice

Herbs used in treating spondylosis

·      Dry ginger

·      Turmeric

·      Fenugreek

·      Ashwagandha( withenia somnifera)

·      Sallaki (Boswelia)

·      Guggul (Commiphora mukul)

·      Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia)

Panchkarma treatment

Cervical spondylosis Panchkarma treatment involves gentle massage over muscles of neck and shoulder joints, Upper back (Abhyangam).Griva vasti( Medicated oil applied over neck ,upper chest & upper back)

Shirodhara

Precautions

Don’t

·      Avoid packed food

·      Pulses & beans prohibited

Do’s

·      Regular physical exercise

·      Drink more water

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