Spondylosis and Ayurveda

Now a days, the number of people complaining of  Spondylosis, also known as Spinal Osteoarthritis and it is rising rapidly. The human body is supported by the vertebral column which provides motility and stability so that person can remain upright all the day. In the normal position, the spine has a slight ‘S’ shaped curve. This curve allows even distribution of weight of the upper body parts. The joints in the spine can twist or bend with little friction between the vertebrae. Spondylosis is a degenerative that may cause loss of normal spine function and posture. The commonly involved parts in this condition are the Discs, Joints and ligaments of the spine. The discs lose their cushioning effect between the spinal bones, the ligaments become weak. The bones develop spurs/bony growths. These changes can compress one or more nerve roots which lead to very painful condition.

Ayurvedic view of Spondylosis

Vata Vyadhi (Disorder) is a disorder that arises in the body due to vitiation of Vata. There is a group of disease clubbed under Vata Vyadhi in Ayurveda. One of the main function of  Vata Dosha is to maintain the appropriate separating between the various parts of organs and the body from each other. This function gets distorted in vitiated condition of Vata Dosha resulting into increased porosity in the affected bones and joints. This is commonly known as Degenerative disorder. Along with this the vitiated vata dosha minimises lubricant present in the various joints. This lubricant is one of the five types of Kapha Dosha which not only lubricates  but also helps to provide nourishment to the joints. Decrease in the lubricant results in restricted and painful joint movements.

Causes

  • Fasting for prolonged time
  • Eating less food
  • Excessive intake of food
  • Excessive intake of astringent, bitter and pungent food items
  • Excessive Exercise
  • Withholding Natural Urges
  • Aging ( old age)
  • Mental and physical stress, strain

Symptoms

  • Neck pain
  • Lower back pain
  • Pain spreading from neck down the arms
  • Pain spreading from back down the Legs
  • Stiffness- neck/ lumbar
  • Muscle weakness
  • Difficulty in Movement
  • Muscle spasm around the spine
  • Degeneration in Spine
  • Numbness
  • Tingling Sensations

If Ignored (Risk of Ignorance) –

Disability, Tingling pain, Limited Motion, Partial Paralysis, weakness in the extremities, Gait dysfunction, loss of balance, Loss of Bowel and bladder control

Do’s

  • Rest
  • Milk, Til (Seasome), Cow ghee, Moong Dal ( Green Gram), Rice, Wheat
  • Massage with medicated oil (as per Amruta Ayurved’s Expert Doctor as per disease condition)
  • Fomentation

Don’ts (Avoid)

  • Avoid Cold Food Items, Water and cold Air
  • Avoid Chana(Gram), Mutter(Green Peas)
  • Avoid Pungent Food
  • Avoid Dried food
  • Avoid Stress

Yogasana

  • Shavasan
  • Parvatasan
  • Uttanpadasan
  • Suptavajrasan
  • Ardhamtsyendrasan
  • Bhujangasan (under expert guidance only)
  • Konasan

Ayurveda Treatment

  • Panchkarma – Basti , Kati- manya Basti, Snehan Swedan, Nasya etc ( as per Amruta Ayurved’s Expert Doctor)
  • Ayurveda Medicines ( as per Amruta Ayurved’s Expert Doctor)
  • Excercise
  • Yogasana
  • Pathyapathya

All Type of  Ayurveda Panchkarma treatments and medicines for all Spondylosis (Cervical, Lumbar) and all Vata Vyadhi (Disorder) diseases are available at Amruta Ayurved Panchkarma Center, Thane, Mumbai, India. Mob – 9869105594

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