Spondylosis

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR SPONDYLOSIS

You might think of arthritis as something you get in your hands, knees or hips, but it can happen in your spine as well. It’s called spondylosis, also known as spinal osteoarthritis. “Arthritis” is really an umbrella term for painful joints and your spine is full of them. They are known as facet joints and they are the place where vertebrae connect with one another. Sanjeevanam provides effective management with the help of Ayurveda treatments for spondylosis.

Spondylosis is a general term for degenerative arthritic changes of the spine or more simply arthritis. Most degenerative changes of the spine are part of the normal aging process, much like developing grey hair. These degenerative changes most commonly occur at the vertebral body and openings for nerve roots. Spondylosis is a type of arthritis spurred by wear and tear to the spine. It happens when discs and joints degenerate, when bone spurs grow on the vertebrae or both. These changes can impair the spine’s movement and affect the nerves and other functions.

WHAT ARE THE
SYMPTOMS OF SPONDYLOSIS ?

The main complication of spondylosis is low back, mid back or neck pain. Usually the back and neck pain caused by spondylosis is not serious, but some people develop chronic pain due to their condition. It is unusual for spondylosis to cause serious neurologic dysfunction due to nerve compression. Spondylosis is further categorised depending on the region of the spine that is affected.
Ayurveda the Ancient Science of life deals with physical, mental and spiritual health of mankind. It aims to preserve the health of healthy persons and cure the diseases of the patient.
Signs and symptoms mentioned in Ayurveda includes:

• Cervical (neck)

• Thoracic (upper, mid back)

• Lumbar (low back)

• Lumbosacral (low back/sacrum)

WHAT ARE THE AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS FOR SPONDYLOSIS?

In Ayurveda, there are various diseases namely Greevagraham, Viswachi, Grudhrasi, Khalwi, Katigraham etc. which can be correlated to spondylosis of different regions of spine. The symptoms include pain with radiation in certain cases, stiffness, paresthesias, etc. Most of the symptoms can be attributed to vitiated Vata with occasional involvement of Kapha or Pitta, from person to person. The treatment modalities involved are Snehana and Swedana which helps in relieving the inflammation, toning and strengthening of paravertebral muscles. In case of obese people, weight management is another major area which is to be taken care of along with the symptoms of spondylosis.
Along with these treatments paravertebral muscle strengthening exercises and yoga practises are equally important to improve spinal flexibility, build strength and endurance. Postural corrections and certain life style modifications are also incorporated in the management of spondylosis to prevent pain flare ups. Some of the familiar treatments include: