Abstract

Dr. Sankar Manna, Nilkamal Mallik, Basudeb Dey, Prsanta Jana, Sanath Thakur, Sajal Samanta

ABSTRACT

spondylosis is an age-related degeneration ('wear and tear') of the vertebrae and discs in the neck. To an extent, we all develop some degeneration in the vertebrae and discs as we become older. It tends to start sometime after the age of about 30. One feature of the degeneration is that the edges of the vertebrae often develop small, rough areas of bone called osteophytes. Also, over many years, the discs become thinner. This degeneration is a normal ageing process which can be likened to having 'wrinkles in the spine'. In many people, the degeneration does not cause any symptoms. For example, routine X-rays of the neck will show these features (osteophytes and disc thinning) in many people who do not have any symptoms. However, in some people, the nearby muscles, ligaments, or nerves may become irritated or 'pressed on' by the degenerative changes. So, cervical spondylosis often causes no problems but can be a cause of neck pain, particularly in older people. The aim of the study focuses on reduction of symptoms and increase in functional activities of elderly patients with spondylosis before and after modalities of yoga, naturopathy and physiotherapy. A total 65 patients were recruited .All human participants were treated on Yoga, Healing, Naturopathy, Physiotherapy and Diet control and panchakrama. The study parameters were assessed at baseline and at 18th month follow-up. Results found in this study shows an improvement in pain and pain in neck region Rigidness neck pain and the problem of coordination which is assessed by Symptomatic Score used by VAS ) Physical Examination through MMT Radiological Examination ( X-ray , HRCT ,MRI ) and Examination by Pathological test (Uric acid, ESR,RA factor , BMD ) , after taking one year Yoga, Naturopathy and Physiotherapy Healing , panchakarma treatment with Diet control . In conclusion, a combined package of Yoga, Naturopathy and Physiotherapy with diet control is found to be effective in reducing pain, facilitating improvement in functional status of elderly people suffering from Cervical Spondylosis.