Abstract

CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS: A BIRD EYE VIEW IN AYUSH PATHIES

Dr. Alakananda D. Kulkarni and *Dr. Rasika Gajkumar Chougule

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Abstract

Cervical spondylosis is arthrosis of intervretebral joints in cervical vertebra. Cervical Spondylosis is derived from two words, Cervical means region of neck and Spondylo is a greek word which means Vertebra and Spondylosis means Degeneration. In short, Cervical spondylosis means the denegation of Cervical Spine. Now a days it is found in youngsters also, due to change in lifestyle so it became a lifestyle disorder. Cervical spondylosis is a degenerative disorder which hampers daily routine and productivity. Treatment protocol received by allopathy which is hazardous, limited and costly so that there is a need to review on the alternative pathies (AYUSH). In this article, the attempt has made to recognize theory behind the cervical spondylosis pathogenesis and treatment in AYUSH system. Cervical Spondylosis is described in ayurveda as a vatavyadhi. In Unani, it consider as a waja-ul-una (Samargandi) which is a type of waja-ul-mafasil (Joint pain). According to Siddha, it consider as a Cagana Vatham. Homeopathic and Yoga also explain cervical spondylosis.

Keywords: Cervical spondylosis, Manyasthambha, waja-ul-una, Cagana vatham.