Cervical Spondylosis

A type of arthritis affecting the cervical and the intervertebral discs of the spine, producing pain in the neck.... region. It is termed as critical spondylosis.
Causes
The main causative factor is the aging of bones and joints. Trauma incorrect posture of the body, prolonged typing or writing with flexion of the neck aggravate the symptoms.
Signs & Symptoms
Pain in the back of the neck spreading at times to the shoulder, arms and even chest and forehead. The pain is aggravated by the movement of the neck. When this disease becomes chronic in nature, giddiness numbness of hands and even paraplegia can occur.
Herbal Medicines
Neem is very useful in cervical spondylosis. The flowers as well as leaves can be consumed on daily basis.
Any oil available at home mixed with camphor (karpur) can be used for massage of neck.
One string of garlic is to be taken daily on empty stomach.
Ayurvedic Remedies
Singhanada Guggulu is popularly used. One tab three times a day with hot water or hot milk for 15-30 days.
Punarnavadi Guggulu is also used for controlling inflammation. 1 tab three times a day.
Tab. Pirant (Maharishi Ayurved) 1 tab 3 times a day.
Cap. Arthocare (Uttam) 1 cap. 3 times a day.
Tab. Rumalaya (Uttam) 1 tab. 2-3 times a day.
Mahanarayan Taila is good for massage.
Pirant oil can also be used for same purpose.
Do's & Don'ts
Wheat is better than rice, maida and suji.
Exposure to cold is avoided.
Sour things, particularly curd, etc. are strictly prohibited.