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Neck Pain
Neck pain has become one of the most commonly encountered problem in recent times owing to sedentary work habits of people (sitting in front of the system for too long, improper posture while working etc.).
Cervical spondylosis, commonly called neck pain is a disorder in which the neck has to put up with undue pressure due to the degeneration of discs that lie in between the vertebrae. It in turn leads to pressure on the spinal cord producing pain the head and neck.
Causes:
Ageing
Improper posture
Weight bearing on the neck, Shoulder or head
Injury from fall, sports
Whiplash Injury
Driving for long time
Symptoms:
Shooting pain (radiating in nature) & weakness
Stiffness in the neck
Partial loss of sensation in the affected area
In advanced stages, there is severe pain & restricted movement which worsens on movement.
Ayurvedic treatment of Neck pain:
According to Ayurveda, Joints are the seats of Kapha. Acute neck pain is treated along the lines of Kaphavruta vata whereas chronic degeneration should be treated like Dhatukshaya.
The Ayurvedic approach to alleviate neck pain includes procedures like Mild Abhyangam, Patrakizhi, Lepam(application of a paste over the affected area), Greeva Vasti & Greeva Pichu along with internal medications. Other than all these, inclusion of mild stretching exercises, satvic diet, yoga and Pranayama help in faster recovery and play an important role in preventing their recurrence.
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