Abstract

EFFICACY OF KUKKUTAND PINDA SWEDA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MANYASTAMBHA (CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS): A CASE STUDY

Dr. Pooja Godare, Dr. Nakul V. Khode* and Dr. Maya Gokhale

Abstract

Manyastambha (Cervical Spondylosis) is a one of the lifestyle disorders which explained as one among Nanatmaja Vikara. In Ayurveda Ruk (pain) and Stambha (stiffness) in the neck region is the cardinal feature of Manyastambha. Swedana Karma relieves the Ruk (pain), Stambha (stiffness) so Kukkutanda Pinda Swda is used as a Panchkarama Therapy. This study aims to explore the prospects of Kukkutanda Pinda Sweda in the treatment of Manyastambha. A 35 year old male suffering from Manyastambha since 2 months with the complaints of of pain and stiffness in the back of neck region, mild shoulder pain, difficulty in movement of the neck. Patient was treated with Kukkutanda Pinda Swda for 9 days. The patient got marked improvement in pain (85.72%) and stiffness (85.72%)). The patient got 100% relief the range of movement of the neck. Thus Kukkutanda Pinda Swda appears to be useful in the treatment of Manyastambha.

Keywords: Manyastambha, Cervical Spondylosis, Panchakarma, Kukkutand Pinda Sweda