The brachial nerve originates in the neck and extends down into both the arms till the hands. Cervical spondylosis is a disease which causes irritation of the brachial nerve, causing pain, tingling and numbness in the neck and shoulder, which radiates down to the arm and fingers. Cervical spondylosis usually has a gradual onset of pain due to degeneration of the vertebrae in the neck.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment for cervical spondylosis is aimed at treating the pain as well as halting and reversing the damage to the vertebrae in the neck region. Ayurvedic herbal medicines are given in order to provide nutrition to the vertebral bones, and improve circulation in this area so as to strengthen the bones of the vertebrae as well as the surrounding muscular tissue. In addition, medicines are also given to reduce the irritation of the brachial nerve as well as reduce pain, tingling and numbness resulting from the disease. This treatment can be provided in the form of oral medication as well as localised therapy.
Local therapy is given in the form of application of medicated oils in the neck region as well as on the affected shoulder and arm, followed by fomentation of the area with medicated steam. This usually provides an immediate relief from pain and stiffness. The oral medication provides long-term treatment as well as a prevention of the condition. In addition to providing nutrition to the cervical vertebrae, the herbal medicines also facilitate early healing and opening up of the microcirculation in the cervical vertebrae, so that the degeneration of the vertebrae is reversed at the earliest.
Physical exercises in the form of neck and shoulder exercises as well as grip exercises of the hands are also beneficial in the treatment of cervical spondylosis. Most individuals affected with this condition require Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about four to six months in order to get a complete relief from this condition. Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus as a definite role to play in the management and treatment of cervical spondylosis.
The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com
