Cervical spondylosis: An Ayurvedic review

Abstract

Background: Cervical spondylosis is the common terminology for ageing related wear and tear of the neck that can cause pain, stiffness and tingling sensation with radiating pain etc. It is also called Neck Arthritis or Osteoarthritis of the cervical spine. It is characterized by bone spurs formation and Intervertebral disc degeneration. Objective: It is often co-related with Manyastambha in Ayurvedic prospective. Results: Manyastambha has been described in various Ayurvedic literatures. It is a Vataja nanatmaja vikara (disease) in which causes ruka (pain), toda, stambha (stiffness with restricted movements) occur in Manya Pradesh (Neck region). Conclusions: Manyastambha (Cervical Spondylosis) is a degenerative disorder by which a greater population gets impacted in the present period. Both Manyastambha and Cervical Spondylosis are similar in their pathogenesis and clinical presentation. The Doshas involved are Sleshmaka Kapha and Vyana Vata. Nasya, Ruksha Swedana, Abhyang and Lepa have better results in the management of disease.