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A Case Study on Ayurvedic Management of

Cervical Spondylosis W.S.R to Manyastambha
Dr. Hemant Pundalikrao Charde1, Dr. Pranam Suresh Kharche2
1
Professor, Department of Dravyaguna, Ayurveda Mahavidylaya Pusad, Maharashatra, India
2
Associate Professor, Department of Dravyaguna, ASPM Ayurved
College Hospital and Research Institute, Buldana Maharashatra, India

ABSTRACT How to cite this paper: Dr. Hemant

Cervical spondylosis is a very common condition seen now a day. It Pundalikrao Charde | Dr. Pranam Suresh
is estimated that 9 out of 10 adults will have some degree of cervical Kharche "A Case Study on Ayurvedic
spondylosis. Degeneration of cervical vertebrae is mostly seen in Management of Cervical Spondylosis
W.S.R to
elderly people but now a days due to over use of computer
Manyastambha"
technology most of people develop cervical spondylosis. In the
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present case study, a diagnosed case of cervical spondylosis has been International Journal
included for its ayurvedic management. Chief complains were pain of Trend in
and stiffness over the neck since 6 months and pain over the neck Scientific Research
was radiating towards the right arm. Externally Manyabasti and Patra and Development IJTSRD43774
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pain in arm & vertigo has also shown significant improvement.
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INTRODUCTION Case report –

Cervical spondylosis is a degenerative condition of A male patient aged 50 years visited our OPD at
cervical spine. It is very common over the age of 60. ASPM Ayurveda college Buldana. He was having
This include pain in neck with muscular spasm and following complaints – Pain in the neck and stiffness
rigidity of the neck muscle. Headache in the occipital since 6 month, Tingling sensation and numbness in
region in the morning. Pain radiating down to the arm, pain radiating toward right arm since 6 month,
upper limbs with burning and tingling sensation. Weakness of arm since 3 month and Difficulty in
There may be associated sensory deflect and loss of neck movement
tendon jerks depending upon the segment involved1.
Family history: Not significant.
There is degeneration of intervertebral disc, cervical
spine and bony overgrowth of vertebrae Past history: No relevant past history.
(Osteophytes). Prevalence was about 3.5 in 1000; it Examinations
increased to a peak at age 50–59 years and decreased Patient was working in post office. So lots of
thereafter 2 repetitive neck motion and continue use of computer.
Vata produce 80 types of nanatmaj vyadhi in body. After taking his history he sufferd from constipation,
Manyastambha has been included in 80 disorders of mictuiration was normal. Sleep was disturbed due to
vata3.Manyastambha is the clinical entity in which the pain After thorough examination, a diagnosis of
back of the neck become stiff and rigid and manyagata vata or cervical spondylosis has been
movement of neck impaired with pain. It can be established and patient was advised following
correlated with cervical spondylosis in modern investigation – Blood test – CBC, ESR, & Cervical X
medicine. RAY AP /Lat. CBC was normal, ESR normal only in

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cervical x ray degenerative changes and osteophytes increases dhatvagni by its tikta rasa, leading to
are developed. proper nutrition of dhatus, whereas improvement of
the symptoms of vata kshaya is due to rasayana
Treatment protocol
(immunomodulator) and brihamniya prabhava of
Manya basti – Manya Basti was done in the morning
for consecutive 14 days. The patient was made to lie Shallaki8
face down on the table. A circular ring was made with Conclusion
black gram flour with hight of 3 to 5 centimeter. The Cervical Spondylosis is one of the most common
Bala Aswagandhadi oil 4 which was pre warmed was disease specially in urban population due to improper
poured in the ring and filled to the depth of about 3 lifestyle, lack of exercise, wrong sitting posture and
centimeter. The temperature was maintained uniform excess use of computer technology. On the basis of
throughout the procedure. This process was carried this single case study it can be concluded that Manya
out for 30 minutes. . basti, Patrapottali sweda along with Shaman Aushadi
Patra pottali sweda –It is highly effective in pain. reduce the symptoms of cervical spondylosis
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