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    Importance of Ayurvedic approach in the management of Cervical Spondylosis: A critical review (2019)


    Vd. Kanika Aggarwal, Vd. Pragati Katariya, Vd. Sumit Srivastava, Vd. Vinod Barwal
    JCR. 2019: 481-490

    Abstract

    Cervical spondylosis, also called as arthritis of the neck, is a common age-related condition which affects the joints and discs of cervical vertebrae. In this condition, there is degeneration of inter-vertebral discs, cervical spine, and bony overgrowth of adjacent vertebrae. Signs and symptoms of cervical spondylosis include pain in neck and/or arms & upper back, weakness, wasting of muscles and impairment of reflexes and movements. The disease has a poor prognosis in modern therapeutics, hampering daily activities of the patient. In Ayurveda it can be corelated to Greevashoola/ Greevagatvata/ Greevasandhigatvata which can be considered as one among the Vataja Nanatmaja Vikaras. In Greevagatvata the back of neck becomes painful, stiff and the movements of neck are impaired. In this condition, combination of Ayurvedic Panchakarma, Ayurvedic Shamana aushadhi, Nidana parivarjana, Yogasana, Physiotherapy and Strengthening exercises offer complete solution for managing Greevagatvata.

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    Volume 6 Issue-7

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