Effect of siddha varmam therapy in the management of cervical spondylosis - A case series

Cervical spondylosis is a degenerative condition affecting the intervertebral discs and vertebral bodies of the neck, causing pain, stiffness and neurological symptoms. Cervical spondylosis is closely associated with Ceganavatham, where pain management is the primary treatment focus in Siddha medicine. Varmam therapy is a traditional Siddha technique that was applied to 10 patients with Ceganavatham using selected pressure points once every two days for 12 sessions. Pain and disability levels were measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and Neck Disability Index (NDI) before, during and after treatment. The results showed a significant reduction in pain and disability, suggesting that Varmam therapy is an effective treatment for Ceganavatham. It should be noted that further studies are needed for validation.