Cervical Spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis is a chronic degenerative condition of the cervical spine that affects the vertebral bodies and intervertebral disks of the neck (in the form ofdisk herniation and spur formation), as well as the contents of the spinal canal (nerve roots and spinal cord).
Chronic cervical degeneration is the most common cause of progressive spinal cord and nerve root compression.

Causes –

• Age-Related Changes : Degeneration of discs, Bone Spurs,joint degeneration
• Other Contributing Factors : previous neck injury, stress , Genetic factors
• Lifestyle Factors : Obesity, Smoking , lack of exercise, lack of sleep

Symptoms –

• Neck pain.
• Stiff neck.
• A bump or knot in your neck.
• Muscle spasms.
• A clicking, popping or grinding sound when you move your neck.
• Dizziness.
• Headache.

Treatment –

• Yoga therapy – neck exercises, yogic kriya, meditation , pranayama
• Massage therapy
• Acupuncture
• Acupressure
• Therapeutic diet
• Ayurveda therapy – Greeva basti, Nasya
• Cupping therapy
• Shirodhara