A CRITICAL REVIEW ON MANYASTAMBHA: AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE

Nowadays in this rapidly growing era, the prevalence of degenerative illness is growing because of stress and poor lifestyle. Manyastambha, a usual lifestyle ailment, proceeds as stiffness, ache, and restricted motion in the cervical area. In Ayurveda, Manyastambha is classified in the eighty Vataja Nanatmaja Vyadhis and Urdhwajatrugata Vikaras. Its signs have close resemblance to cervical spondylosis, a degenerative condition affecting the cervical vertebrae. Primary symptoms include Ruk (pain) and Stambha (rigidity), which might also result in nerve compression and subsequent sensory or motor problems in extreme instances. The ever growing occurrence of cervical spondylosis is attributed to some trendy conducts consisting of extended desk work, bad posture, immoderate screen time, abnormal sleep patterns, and overlooking physical and nutritional health. Addressing this situation calls for a balanced approach that carries higher ergonomics, everyday workout, and conscious dwelling.