Pain in the neck, shoulders, and arms, is a very common problem and is growing in incidence over the years. Several factors like sedentary life style, wrong posture, excessive use of computers, and a general lack of physical activity account for the increased prevalence.
Ayurvedic treatment for Neck pain, is based on the cause of the neck pain and often it is because of muscular spasm caused by Strain due to posture or stress. This responds easily to Ayurvedic medicines and, in severe cases to local massages. Ayurveda offers a very tangible alternative to surgery and other invasive procedures like epidural injections.
Administration of Ayurvedic therapies like Podikkizhi (Choorna pinda sweda), Elakkizhi (Patrapotala sweda), Abhyanga (medicated oil massage), Nasya (Instillation of medicated liquids through the nasal cavity), etc. in conjugation with herbal medicines is very effective in providing tangible benefits in all these cases, rendering the patient symptom free.
It also helps in reversing the damage to the nerve and in preventing further degeneration of the cartilage, bones, and nerves involved.