Home Remedies For Cervical Spondylosis Treatment

It is a general believe that external massage is beneficial in the condition of Cervical Spondylosis, but it does not holds much water. In fact, if the massage is done harshly or violently, then it can prove to be extremely harmful. However, gentle massage (2 to 3 times a day) has proven to be useful in this condition. But, all things aside, the process of hot fermentation has proven its worth in providing relief in cervical pain. The process includes applying of a big cotton towel on the neck. The towel must be soaked in hot water with about 500 grams of salt. It is suggested to go to sleep, after doing hot fermentation. There is another natural treatment for cervical Spondylosis, on same basis. The process of alternate cold and hot fermentation is highly recommended in Cervical Spondylosis. Take an ice bag and hot water bottle. Keep each for three to five seconds of cervical region and keep on replacing alternately. Repeat this for 15 consequent days. 

Cervical Spondylosis

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Prohibited Food in Cervical Spondylosis Condition

There are some particular food that are not recommended (actually prohibited) in this disease. Some of the prohibited food includes sour things like curd, fried food items, pulses and various preparations of pulses.

Recommended Food in Cervical Spondylosis Condition

• Bitter vegetables such as drumstick, neem flowers and bitter gourd
• Wheat is more useful than rice [refined wheat or maida (flour) and suji (semolina) must be avoided]
• Milk, steamed vegetables, sprouts and whole wheat bread 

Yoga For Cervical Spondylosis / Cervical Spondylosis Exercises

• Keep comfortable posture, while reading as well as writing
• Daily morning walks have proven to be helpful

Joint movements must be performed by any of the following ways:

• Wrists up and down
• Folding and unfolding fingers
• Rotating wrists clockwise and anticlockwise
• Moving neck up and down
• Take the mixture of lemon juice and salt at least two to three times on daily basis (After Meal)

Cervical Spondylosis Treatment In Ayurveda

Ayurveda is a healing science, which utilizes numerous herbs for the treatment of various conditions / ailments. On a general note, a huge number of patients respond very well to the Ayurvedic treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. This treatment is based on balancing the "Vata", which is considered as the main culprit behind the severe neck pain. To control the impaired vata, a number of herbs are used like Ashwagandha, Nirgundi, Guggul, Sonth and others. Some of they Ayurvedic Herbs and their effects are briefed below:

Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera): Popular as Indian ginseng, Ashwagandha is known for its anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory & anti-stress properties.  Withaferin is a herb root of the plant and it acts as a potent stress buster. The plant steroids exercise an anti-inflammatory action.

Nirgundi (Vitex Negundo): In Ayurveda, Nirgundi is an anti-arthritic herb, which is potent and natural. It has proven its worth in managing pain as well as inflammation. It is particularly effective in the conditions of arthritis and painful joints.

Shallaki (Boswellia Serrata): A natural anti-inflammatory herb, Shallaki is commonly known as “Salai Guggul” in India. It provides effective relief in Cervical Spondylitis and many other arthritis pains. It does not have any side effect, on contrary to allopathic medicines.

Guggul (Commiphora Mukul): In Ayurveda, this herb has been mentioned as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent that has immediate effect. Guggul is also helpful in weight reduction.

Sonth (Zingiber Officinale) or Dry Ginger: Another helpful anti-inflammatory herb, sonth is known for improving appetite along with improving the digestive and respiratory system. Sonth is one of the best herbs for reducing the makers of blood inflammation. So far as its effect in Cervical Spondylosis is concerned, Dry Ginger is extremely potent analgesic.

Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia): An immuno-modulator, Giloy or Amrita has been proven to be highly useful in the treatment of auto-immune disorders, particularly Rheumatoid arthritis and gout.