Short Communication Effect Of Naturopathy Treatments And Yogic Practices On Cervical Spondylosis – A Case Report

Background: Cervical spondylosis is a degenerative disease of cervical spine. The conventional management offered in this condition focuses upon pain, muscle relaxation and restoration of movements. This approach however has not been found adequate in many cases. Case Characteristics: This is a case of cervical spondylosis treated with naturopathy and yogic practices in an OP set up. Earlier to this treatment, the patient was on conventional medicine. Intervention: The patient was given naturopathy treatments in form of cold spinal pack followed by other procedures and some yogic practices consisting of asanas, pranayam and relaxation for 30 minutes for a period of one month with an improvement in symptoms. Outcome: The present case report showed encouraging effects of naturopathic and yogic intervention on cervical spondylosis. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2015; 59(4) : 442–445 *Corresponding author : Rajiv Rastogi, Email: [email protected] (Received on Nov. 15, 2014) elderly but early age incidences are also seen. Naturopathy believes that the body is composed of five basic elements (Panchamahabhutas) viz. Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether. Imbalance of these elements create diseases and the treatment of the diseases can therefore be effected by use of these elements and such treatments are called naturopathy. The main difference of naturopathy with other systems is that naturopathy depends on the inherent curative power (vitality) within the body whereas other systems lay stress on the curative powers of the medicines. Even the drugs introduced into the system can act only if there is sufficient vitality but these drugs diminish the vitality. Whereas, naturopathic treatments are aimed at improvising the vitality and thereby bring about positive health. Introduction Cervical spondylosis is a degenerative disease of cervical spine (1). This condition arises due to the excessive wear and tear in the cervical vertebrae and surrounding tissue. Here the vertebrae are found with abnormal growth of bone on edges called liping. These out growths may compress the nerve roots emerging from the corresponding level and result in pain and various neurological features in the innervated area. The problem is common among Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2015; 59(4) Naturopathy for Cervical Spondylosis 443 spinal pack over the cervical area (2, 3) every morning for 40 minutes for 10 days. Under this treatment, infra red radiation was given to the cervical spine for 5 minutes duration followed by ice cold water pack for 30 minutes to whole spine. The intervention was followed by medium pressure vibration through electric vibrator for 5 minutes to para spinal region. The whole treatment was given under close observation of physician.