A GUDA AGNIKARMA FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF MANYASTAMBHAA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS: A CASE STUDY

Background: Manyastambhaa, akin to cervical spondylosis in modern medicine, is prevalent due to lifestyle factors such as poor posture and stress. It is characterized by stiffness and neck pain, and it significantly negatively influences quality of life, especially in the elderly. The slight relief that conventional treatments provide often leads to the investigating of alternative therapies. Methodology: The 67-year-old male patient in this case study has persistent neck discomfort, stiffness, and sensory abnormalities that are not improving with allopathic medicine. The patient received a parasurgical Ayurvedic treatment called Guda Agnikarma therapy. Over ten days, sessions were held on alternate days. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and range-of-motion assessments were among the subjective and objective methods used to evaluate pain, stiffness, and discomfort. Observation: After the treatment, there was a noticeable improvement. There was a significant reduction in stiffness and a noticeable discomfort alleviation from severe to none. Flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation substantially improved range of motion. Conclusions: Guda Agnikarma showed promise in reducing cervical spondylosis symptoms by acting as an analgesic, reducing inflammation, and relaxing muscles. The method is suitable for outpatient settings, minimally invasive, and reasonably priced. These results point to Guda Agnikarma as a potential treatment for Manyastambhaa, indicating that more research is necessary to confirm its effectiveness and incorporate it into general therapeutic practice.