Cervical Spondylosis is a degenerative condition of the cervical (neck) spine that is the result of stress in the intervertebral disc and vertebrae of the neck. The person experiences tingling sensations, weakness in the arms and persistent stiffness and nagging pain in the neck, and vertigo. Inflammation in cervical discs can result in conditions such as tingling and numbness in the palm and fingers. When cervical spondylosis worsens, it can also affect your walking and your bladder and bowel evacuation. Though Cervical spondylitis is known to worsen with age, there are people who have also healed from this painful condition. Cervical spondylosis treatment in Ayurveda provides excellent results. There are specific cervical spondylosis exercises that can provide immediate as well as long-lasting relief. Certain uncommon symptoms such as acute ear pain and jaw pain may also show up. Ayurvedic medicines and physical therapies such as Marma therapy are healing.
What causes Cervical Spondylosis?
Modern medical professionals attribute the cause of cervical spondylosis to age and posture. Degeneration is the primary cause. However, my experience in diagnosing this condition has indicated emotions of anger, frustration, resentment, hatred, jealousy, and disgust as the primary causes of this condition.
Is our personality to blame?
Our personality forms from the thoughts, feelings, emotions, beliefs, behavior, actions, and memories of experiences that exist in our subconscious inventory. Once our subconscious inventory is formed, thereon, all our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, behavior, and actions are influenced by it. This reinforces our beliefs and thereby everything else also is repetitively reinforcing our subconscious inventory. So, if it’s anger, hatred, and resentment, that’s what will get reinforced. Any emotion for that matter will get reinforced without conditions.
Cervical Spondylosis Symptoms
I visit people who are in a condition that they are unable to travel. In one such instance, I visited Rama. Rama (name changed), an officer in the Government, whom I’ve known for many years phoned me and explained about her acute cervical pains associated with vertigo. Rama was also feeling unsteady while standing and walking. She mentioned that with travel her condition worsened. She wanted to know if I could visit her once. Once in her place, I examined her physical, emotional, and psychological health through Nadi Pariksha. From my investigation, diagnosis, and evaluation of her condition, I came to the conclusion that she had had certain experiences that resulted in her getting angry and agitated which she wasn\’t able to express and that, apparently was the cause of her cervical spondylosis and vertigo. Anyone else would have brushed my explanation aside but, Rama has experienced my treatment before and so she believes what I say.
Avoid any neck or shoulder exercises that will stiffen your shoulders. Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner who can examine your body through pulse diagnosis and understand the totality of your condition. This makes treatment accurate and aimed at curing the condition. Below are some exercises you can do to ease your condition.
Cervical Spondylosis Exercise 1
In this exercise, it is necessary to maintain sitting upright and also maintain appropriate breathing as you exercise your neck.
- First, breathe in, and then, as you breathe out, look up.
- Now breathe in, in the same position, and as you breathe out, look downward. Do not stress your neck in either of the positions. Maintaining comfort is the easiest way to relax your stiffened cervical muscles.
- You can repeat this exercise 5 times and twice daily.
- Likewise, while turning to your left or right, breathe out, breathe in there and breathe out while returning to look forward.
You must pay attention to any dizziness or a feeling of blackouts you may feel while looking up or down. In such cases, avoid doing this exercise.
Cervical Spondylosis Exercise 2
Sit erect on a chair. Breathe in. As you breathe out, raise your shoulders and push them back as shown in the figure. Your chest will straighten up when you push back.
Breathe in, then, as you breathe out, raise your shoulders again and move them back to the original position as in the first image.
Repeat this step up to 5 times. This practice helps reduce stress in your shoulders and the nape of your neck.
Sleeping Early and getting that rest helps
Sleep before 10:30 pm. Keeping yourself awake after 10:00 pm will create discomfort and stress in your neck and will worsen cervical pains.
Cervical spondylosis is curable. Prevent cervical spondylosis from worsening. You can consult with us to get back on your feet. This is the best way to help yourself.
How you rest your neck and head is very important especially when you have a symptom such as cervical spondylosis. Roll a turkey towel and place it under your neck when you lie down or even while you are sitting. This supports your neck. You will feel immediate but temporary relief. You can also support your neck with a cervical spondylosis pillow.
Cervical Spondylosis Exercises
Avoid any neck or shoulder exercises that will stiffen your shoulders. Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner who can examine your body through pulse diagnosis and understand the totality of your condition. This makes treatment accurate and aimed at curing the condition. Below are some exercises you can do to ease your condition.
Cervical Spondylosis Exercise 1
In this exercise, it is necessary to maintain sitting upright and also maintain appropriate breathing as you exercise your neck.
- First, breathe in, and then, as you breathe out, look up.
- Now breathe in, in the same position, and as you breathe out, look downward. Do not stress your neck in either of the positions. Maintaining comfort is the easiest way to relax your stiffened cervical muscles.
- You can repeat this exercise 5 times and twice daily.
- Likewise, while turning to your left or right, breathe out, breathe in there and breathe out while returning to look forward.
You must pay attention to any dizziness or a feeling of blackouts you may feel while looking up or down. In such cases, avoid doing this exercise.
Cervical Spondylosis Exercise 2
Sit erect on a chair. Breathe in. As you breathe out, raise your shoulders and push them back as shown in the figure. Your chest will straighten up when you push back.
Breathe in, then, as you breathe out, raise your shoulders again and move them back to the original position as in the first image.
Repeat this step up to 5 times. This practice helps reduce stress in your shoulders and the nape of your neck.
Sleeping Early and getting that rest helps
Sleep before 10:30 pm. Keeping yourself awake after 10:00 pm will create discomfort and stress in your neck and will worsen cervical pains.
Cervical spondylosis is curable. Prevent cervical spondylosis from worsening. You can consult with us to get back on your feet. This is the best way to help yourself.
When the residue of anger, frustration, irritation, disgust, and such emotions exist in you, Eating sour and hot in taste foods such as pickles, green chilis, tamarind, sour fruits, and curds can worsen cervical spondylosis. Oily foods must also be avoided because oily foods do not digest well. Gas produced from indigestion can also worsen cervical pains and create tissue pains in your chest, shoulders, and neck. Avoid strong teas and instant coffee. Alcohol is known to worsen cervical spondylosis and must be stopped immediately.
How to keep your body warm!
Wind worsens cervical pains. Keep your neck, chest, and back warm. Wearing buttoned high collar coats with woolen mufflers will be good in winters and spring. Plugging ears with cotton also helps arrest cervical spondylosis pains from worsening.
You can support your neck while lying down
How you rest your neck and head is very important especially when you have a symptom such as cervical spondylosis. Roll a turkey towel and place it under your neck when you lie down or even while you are sitting. This supports your neck. You will feel immediate but temporary relief. You can also support your neck with a cervical spondylosis pillow.
Cervical Spondylosis Exercises
Avoid any neck or shoulder exercises that will stiffen your shoulders. Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner who can examine your body through pulse diagnosis and understand the totality of your condition. This makes treatment accurate and aimed at curing the condition. Below are some exercises you can do to ease your condition.
Cervical Spondylosis Exercise 1
In this exercise, it is necessary to maintain sitting upright and also maintain appropriate breathing as you exercise your neck.
- First, breathe in, and then, as you breathe out, look up.
- Now breathe in, in the same position, and as you breathe out, look downward. Do not stress your neck in either of the positions. Maintaining comfort is the easiest way to relax your stiffened cervical muscles.
- You can repeat this exercise 5 times and twice daily.
- Likewise, while turning to your left or right, breathe out, breathe in there and breathe out while returning to look forward.
You must pay attention to any dizziness or a feeling of blackouts you may feel while looking up or down. In such cases, avoid doing this exercise.
Cervical Spondylosis Exercise 2
Sit erect on a chair. Breathe in. As you breathe out, raise your shoulders and push them back as shown in the figure. Your chest will straighten up when you push back.
Breathe in, then, as you breathe out, raise your shoulders again and move them back to the original position as in the first image.
Repeat this step up to 5 times. This practice helps reduce stress in your shoulders and the nape of your neck.
Sleeping Early and getting that rest helps
Sleep before 10:30 pm. Keeping yourself awake after 10:00 pm will create discomfort and stress in your neck and will worsen cervical pains.
Cervical spondylosis is curable. Prevent cervical spondylosis from worsening. You can consult with us to get back on your feet. This is the best way to help yourself.
Ramesh proceeded with learning what he had to do to release his emotions and how to manage his emotions so that his pain wouldn\’t recur. What began as a demonstration from me to Ramesh was the cure. He did not require further sessions.
What foods to avoid when you have cervical spondylosis
When the residue of anger, frustration, irritation, disgust, and such emotions exist in you, Eating sour and hot in taste foods such as pickles, green chilis, tamarind, sour fruits, and curds can worsen cervical spondylosis. Oily foods must also be avoided because oily foods do not digest well. Gas produced from indigestion can also worsen cervical pains and create tissue pains in your chest, shoulders, and neck. Avoid strong teas and instant coffee. Alcohol is known to worsen cervical spondylosis and must be stopped immediately.
How to keep your body warm!
Wind worsens cervical pains. Keep your neck, chest, and back warm. Wearing buttoned high collar coats with woolen mufflers will be good in winters and spring. Plugging ears with cotton also helps arrest cervical spondylosis pains from worsening.
You can support your neck while lying down
How you rest your neck and head is very important especially when you have a symptom such as cervical spondylosis. Roll a turkey towel and place it under your neck when you lie down or even while you are sitting. This supports your neck. You will feel immediate but temporary relief. You can also support your neck with a cervical spondylosis pillow.
Cervical Spondylosis Exercises
Avoid any neck or shoulder exercises that will stiffen your shoulders. Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner who can examine your body through pulse diagnosis and understand the totality of your condition. This makes treatment accurate and aimed at curing the condition. Below are some exercises you can do to ease your condition.
Cervical Spondylosis Exercise 1
In this exercise, it is necessary to maintain sitting upright and also maintain appropriate breathing as you exercise your neck.
- First, breathe in, and then, as you breathe out, look up.
- Now breathe in, in the same position, and as you breathe out, look downward. Do not stress your neck in either of the positions. Maintaining comfort is the easiest way to relax your stiffened cervical muscles.
- You can repeat this exercise 5 times and twice daily.
- Likewise, while turning to your left or right, breathe out, breathe in there and breathe out while returning to look forward.
You must pay attention to any dizziness or a feeling of blackouts you may feel while looking up or down. In such cases, avoid doing this exercise.
Cervical Spondylosis Exercise 2
Sit erect on a chair. Breathe in. As you breathe out, raise your shoulders and push them back as shown in the figure. Your chest will straighten up when you push back.
Breathe in, then, as you breathe out, raise your shoulders again and move them back to the original position as in the first image.
Repeat this step up to 5 times. This practice helps reduce stress in your shoulders and the nape of your neck.
Sleeping Early and getting that rest helps
Sleep before 10:30 pm. Keeping yourself awake after 10:00 pm will create discomfort and stress in your neck and will worsen cervical pains.
Cervical spondylosis is curable. Prevent cervical spondylosis from worsening. You can consult with us to get back on your feet. This is the best way to help yourself.
Rama concurred with my diagnosis and told me that she had indeed experiences that led to her feeling angry and agitated.
There are several symptoms that indicate that you might have cervical spondylosis.
Some of the common symptoms are;
- Radiating pains along the shoulders, and arms, and traveling all the way up to your fingers.
- Tingling feeling in your fingers
- Pain behind or under either the left or right side of your jaw
- Ear ache or pain behind your ear
- Migraine headaches that begin from behind the ear and travel up to the top of your eyebrow
- Stiffness in your neck with pain
- Upper arm pain with numbness
- Forearm pain with numbness
Cervical Spondylosis Treatment in Ayurveda
When we work with the mind, healing is much faster. So, I suggested to Rama that practice Nirmukt Chikitsa so that the effect of her anger and agitation on the body can reduce. Ayurvedic medicines are very effective in treating cervical spondylosis. The best part about Ayurveda is that you do not need to take these medicines for long. What stays for a long time are your dietary restrictions. I also suggested just one Ayurvedic medicine to drink along with an Ayurvedic tablet and medicine to apply. Before I left her place, I gave Marma chikitsa therapy which relieved her symptoms of cervical spondylosis and vertigo immediately.
Rama took her medication and also applied for medicines at the nape of her neck for 3 days and she felt much better. On the 7th day of treatment, she called and said that she was completely healed.
Sometimes cervical spondylosis does not reveal its symptoms at the neck. Symptoms such as acute ear ache, jaw pain, and also pain in the eyes and temples can occur instead and aggravate with exposure to heat, strong fragrances, sharp sounds as well as harsh lights.
Disbelief turns turtle with accurate diagnosis and treatment
I am also reminded of another instance of a client named Ramesh. He was a lecturer in an Engineering College in Mysore. Ramesh came to see me many years ago with complaints of acute ear pain. He did not have any symptoms of cervical spondylosis. I did his Nadi Pariksha and concluded that his pain occurred due to suppressed anger. Ramesh was a science student and very logical in mind. When I explained to him my conclusion of the diagnosis, he smiled in disbelief. I was adamant to let him know that my diagnosis was correct. To my advantage, Ramesh was experiencing pain in his ear at that time. So, I asked him whether I could give him Marma chikitsa Therapy. When I had finished Marma therapy, Ramesh had a different smile on his face. He said his ear pain simply vanished.
Ramesh proceeded with learning what he had to do to release his emotions and how to manage his emotions so that his pain wouldn\’t recur. What began as a demonstration from me to Ramesh was the cure. He did not require further sessions.
What foods to avoid when you have cervical spondylosis
When the residue of anger, frustration, irritation, disgust, and such emotions exist in you, Eating sour and hot in taste foods such as pickles, green chilis, tamarind, sour fruits, and curds can worsen cervical spondylosis. Oily foods must also be avoided because oily foods do not digest well. Gas produced from indigestion can also worsen cervical pains and create tissue pains in your chest, shoulders, and neck. Avoid strong teas and instant coffee. Alcohol is known to worsen cervical spondylosis and must be stopped immediately.
How to keep your body warm!
Wind worsens cervical pains. Keep your neck, chest, and back warm. Wearing buttoned high collar coats with woolen mufflers will be good in winters and spring. Plugging ears with cotton also helps arrest cervical spondylosis pains from worsening.
You can support your neck while lying down
How you rest your neck and head is very important especially when you have a symptom such as cervical spondylosis. Roll a turkey towel and place it under your neck when you lie down or even while you are sitting. This supports your neck. You will feel immediate but temporary relief. You can also support your neck with a cervical spondylosis pillow.
Cervical Spondylosis Exercises
Avoid any neck or shoulder exercises that will stiffen your shoulders. Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner who can examine your body through pulse diagnosis and understand the totality of your condition. This makes treatment accurate and aimed at curing the condition. Below are some exercises you can do to ease your condition.
Cervical Spondylosis Exercise 1
In this exercise, it is necessary to maintain sitting upright and also maintain appropriate breathing as you exercise your neck.
- First, breathe in, and then, as you breathe out, look up.
- Now breathe in, in the same position, and as you breathe out, look downward. Do not stress your neck in either of the positions. Maintaining comfort is the easiest way to relax your stiffened cervical muscles.
- You can repeat this exercise 5 times and twice daily.
- Likewise, while turning to your left or right, breathe out, breathe in there and breathe out while returning to look forward.
You must pay attention to any dizziness or a feeling of blackouts you may feel while looking up or down. In such cases, avoid doing this exercise.
Cervical Spondylosis Exercise 2
Sit erect on a chair. Breathe in. As you breathe out, raise your shoulders and push them back as shown in the figure. Your chest will straighten up when you push back.
Breathe in, then, as you breathe out, raise your shoulders again and move them back to the original position as in the first image.
Repeat this step up to 5 times. This practice helps reduce stress in your shoulders and the nape of your neck.
Sleeping Early and getting that rest helps
Sleep before 10:30 pm. Keeping yourself awake after 10:00 pm will create discomfort and stress in your neck and will worsen cervical pains.
Cervical spondylosis is curable. Prevent cervical spondylosis from worsening. You can consult with us to get back on your feet. This is the best way to help yourself.
