Abstract

TO STUDY THE EFFECT OF ACUPRESSURE THERAPY ON CERVICAL SPONDYLITIS: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY

Bipasha Das and *Dr. Asim Kulshrestha

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Abstract

Acupressure is one of the most effective practices of healing now a day. In this therapy, the treatment of disease is performed by applying pressure. The meaning of the word Acupressure is; Acu - needle & Pressure to apply force. In this method of healing, a slight pressure on a point on the human body is applied. By way of restoration of balance in energy of diseased organs, various kinds of diseases are treated. By this slight pressure some stimulus is created at that specific point. In this manner, the diagnosis and treatment of ailments is made very simple. While acu-points in Traditional Chinese Medicine are defined as having the similar position as marma points according to Ayurveda, and also the function of regulating vital energy, these body points have been constantly combined with acupuncture technique, which encouraged doctors to stimulate applicable acu-points in order to relieve pain and treat diseases. Cervical Spondylitis is a very common disorder worldwide. It may lead to decreased range of motion, & causes disability and major health & socio economic problems. Cervical Spondylitis is a burden to patients & society. Symptoms including Fatigue, sleep disturbances, headache, depression, sexual dysfunction, can profoundly impact health related quality of life & limited work, leisure and daily activities. The article is related to provide the general information regarding the treatment of cervical spondylitis with the help of Accupressure therapy.

Keywords: Acupressure, acu-points, Cervical Spondylitis, Chinese Medicine.