Cervical Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

What is Cervical Spondylosis?

Cervical spondylosis or Grivasandhigatvata is the condition of wear and tear of cervical vertebrae in the body. It majorly affects the cartilage, ligaments, disk, and bones of the cervical region of the spine. This region consists of 7 vertebrae beginning from the base of the skull till the thoracic vertebrae labeled as C1, C2, C3 to C7. It is a degenerative disease, generally experienced by people of adult age i.e. 30 years or above. Patients usually undergo pain, stiffness, and headache in the neck where the phenomenon relates to the breaking down of the spine, fluid and volume loss, thickened ligaments, compressed disks, and spur formation of bones. The condition is invited by humans themselves as a sedentary lifestyle, wrong posture, and prolonged sitting in the same position results in degeneration of the cervical bones. It is always advisable to treat the disease before it becomes chronic and for this purpose treatment of cervical spondylosis with Ayurveda will be the best choice.

Causes of Cervical Spondylosis

Any Injury in the body can cause pain but injury near or on the neck, back or arm can cause cervical pain, and also holding the neck in an uncomfortable position for a longer duration causes pain.
If sitting posture is incorrect like watching the screen continuously for hours, more sedentary habits also cause pain.
Bone spurs formation at edges of vertebrae or called osteophytes development causes cervical pain.
Herniation of the spinal disk which bulges out and starts pressing nearby Tissues or spinal nerves.
Conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis also lead to cervical spondylosis. It is estimated that almost 90% of the patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis are at risk of developing this issue.
Degeneration of spinal discs of cervical vertebrae leads to thinning of the disk and losing elasticity of soft tissue. An untreated condition may further damage the other spinal vertebrae and lead to problems like Ankylosing Spondylitis and even sciatica pain.

Symptoms of Cervical Spondylosis

Weak Muscles- Weak muscles make it hard to lift the arms or grasp the objects firmly.
Neck Pain-Stiffness and pain in the neck or at the back of the neck and near the shoulder blade.
Headache-Headaches due to muscular spasms and stiffness at the back of the neck.
Feeling Loss of Body Balance and Dizziness-Dizziness on the movement of the neck and one also loses its body balance sometimes.
Grinding Noise-Sensation of popping and grinding sound on movement or turning of the neck.

Cervical Spondylosis Ayurvedic Treatment

Acharya Sushruta described Cervical which is caused by sleeping using an alleviated pillow and in the wrong position or gazing constantly in the upward direction leading to an aggravation of two Doshas Vata and Kapha. Therefore, the position and pillow are considered to be corrected as the first step in treating cervical pain.
Treatment of cervical spondylosis involves a combination of Ayurvedic therapies like Grivabasti, and Nasya, medicines, dietary changes, and other important measures for a healthy lifestyle. The herb-based medicines have a significant role in the management of cervical spondylosis or Osteoarthritis of the cervical spine.
Exercises or yoga asana for the neck improve the motion and aid in lowering the pain. You can practice every day by slowly stretching your head in side-to-side and then up and down motion.
Keep changing your position often. Never sit or stand in one position for a longer duration.
Never use a neck brace or collar without your Ayurvedic doctor’s approval. Also, the Ayurvedic treatment of cervical spondylosis incorporates various home remedies alongside the medicines which are added in the recovery process.

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How can one know that it is cervical pain or some other pain?

When there is severe pain on and around the neck, stiffness, numbness in the arm, headache, and tingling sensation. If you feel these symptoms then it is cervical pain and you should consult an Ayurvedic expert. Never assume anything on your own and before beginning with any medicine do visit Best Cervical treatment hospitals in India.

Which food items should be avoided in cervical pain?

Avoid eating a diet rich in protein, Bananas, a high carb diet, Alcohol, canned, and processed food. They will lead to an increase in pain. Processed food cause weakness in bones and make them brittle, Alcohol leads to loss of calcium and magnesium in the body and Smoking leads to bone damage.

Which food should be consumed to get relief from cervical pain?

An anti-inflammatory like Turmeric, Ginger should be added to a daily diet. Also, coconut water, wheatgrass, Amla, and green leafy vegetables help in relieving pain.

I am suffering from chronic pain in the neck due to cervical, would surgery help me to get rid of the pain?

To surgery, it is a big No as surgery is not the treatment to get rid of the pain. Ayurvedic medicine for cervical spondylosis has the best results and Ayurveda has the best herbs to treat cervical.

What is the most serious complication of cervical

Chronic back pain with stiffness that causes a tingling sensation in the fore and hind limbs.

What happens if cervical is left untreated?

Neck pain increases each passing day and degeneration of bones leads to fusion of bones together creating more muscle stiffness and rigidity, hence causes restricted movement.

Does cold weather affects cervical spondylosis?

Coldwater increases more muscle stiffness and neck pain.

What is the difference between spondylitis and spondylosis?

Spondylitis means the inflammatory condition of joints whereas spondylosis is wear and tear of the disk, ligament, bone, and cartilage.

Can cervical cause paralysis?

Yes, if C4 vertebrae get hurt, it impairs phrenic nerve function thus causes paralysis.

Do cervical affect eyes?

Usually, patients complain of blurred vision, headache, vertigo, nausea, palpitations, and tinnitus in the cervical. So it can impact the eyes too.