AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF GREEVA SANDHIGATA VATA (CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS): A CASE STUDY

Cervical spondylosis is a chronic degenerative disorder of the cervical spine and represents one of the most prevalent degenerative conditions of the vertebral column, affecting nearly 95% of individuals by the age of 65 years. Cervical spondylosis closely resembles Greeva Sandhigata Vata in terms of etiological factors, clinical presentation, and symptomatology. Greeva Sandhigata Vata is a Shoola-pradhana Vatananatmaja Vyadhi involving the musculoskeletal system, which significantly hampers an individual’s ability to perform routine daily activities. In the present case, a 45-year-old female patient presented with complaints of severe neck pain and stiffness persisting for four months, accompanied by mildly restricted cervical movements. She also reported headache associated with a sensation of heaviness in the head. Following detailed clinical evaluation, a diagnosis of Greeva Sandhigata Vata corresponding to cervical spondylosis was established. The treatment protocol comprised Patra Pinda Sweda, Greeva Basti, along with selected internal medicinal formulations. The therapeutic intervention proved effective in alleviating the overall symptomatology of Greeva Sandhigata Vata, and the patient experienced marked improvement in pain, stiffness, and associated clinical features.