ROLE OF AYURVEDIC NEURO THERAPY IN CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS: A CASE STUDY

Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma*, Dr. Venu Sharma and Dr. Chhavi Jadoun

ABSTRACT

Cervical spondylosis is a degenerative disorder due to intervertebral disc degeneration and osteophyte formation in the vertebrae, usually due to factors of modem living style pattern. This disease in Ayurveda has a close relationship with Greeva Stambha, a Shoola-pradhana Vata-nanatmaja Vyadhi of the bony system. This article presented a case of 45-year-old male patient who had suffered with severe pain in the neck along with symptoms of stiffness and burning pain radiating to both arms for the past five years, along with restricted movements of the neck, headache, and heaviness in the neck region. Investigation revealed disc protrusion, which led to bilateral nerve root compression. The patient was treated with Ayurvedic Neuro Therapy including Snehan, Swedan, Abhyanga, Greeva Basti and Sukshma Agnikarma. Raktamokshana and Sira Vedha were also administered. Relief from neck pain, stiffness, and arm radiating pain were reported by the patient after the completion of prescribed treatment.

Keywords: Cervical Spondylosis, Greeva Stambha, Neuro Therapy, Traction, Radiating pain.