| In a normal spine, vertebrae are arranged in a gentle "S" shaped curve .It has two weak portions at the cervical and lumbar regions. Any extra pressure in these areas augments the chances of spine injury which usually starts with neck and back pain followed by weakness, numbness, excruciating pain and discomfort
Any damage occurring in the critical areas of the vertebral column like the lumbar and cervical regions due to irregular postures, lifting heavy weights, excessive driving, stress, obesity etc. can result in backache, cervical spondylosis, osteoporosis, Slip Disc and sciatica,
The Ayurvedic spine and neck care programme effectively treats these conditions and regenerates damaged cells
According to Ayurveda, Spinal Care therapy focuses on the spine and its associated structures like nerves, muscles and joints. It ascertains the root cause of the disease and treats the same in a holistic manner. The therapy activates or deactivates the organs, through pressure/ massage to either kindle or depress body fluids and the nerve currents in order to restore the balance and harmony of the body thus enabling self healing.The therapy also looks at the food habits and life style
This programme includes special Massages, abhyangam ,Kativasthi, Pizhichil Snehavasthi, Kashayavasthi, Njavarakizhi and special Exercises. It provides immediate healing of minor some ailments, whereas chronic cases may need relatively longer duration.
Neck Care
Pain in the neck usually begins in the muscles, nerves, spinal vertebrae and the cushioning disks in between. It may also come from regions near the neck, like the shoulder, jaw, head, and upper arms.
Neck pain can be due to injury, stress, a mechanical or muscular problem, irregular postures, a trapped nerve in the discs between the vertebrae, or from arthritis, Spondylosis of the neck. If it is due to significant muscle spasm or a slipped disk it will cause a feeling of numbness, tingling, or weakness.
The pain generally radiates down to the shoulder into the arms, the hand, or up into the head, causing headaches. The muscles in the neck are tense, sore and are generally accompanied by a feeling of weakness in the shoulders and arms.
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The Ayurvedic spine and neck care programme effectively treats these conditions and regenerates damaged cells
The main Ayurveda therapies for neck care are Abhyangam, Nadi Swedam
Nasyam, Pinda Swedam/ Navarakizhia,Potli massage and Pizhichil. Along with these based on prakrati, severity and stage of the disease ,medicines like Thailams, Churnams, Asavams, Aristams, Ghrithams, Lehyams are also prescribed.
Lastly balanced diet and exercises go a long way in reducing neck pain.
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