Cervical Spondylitis is also known as cervical osteoarthritis or cervical spondylitis. It generally affects men and women over the age of 40 and progresses with age. People with less bone density or low calcium diet are prone to this condition. Cervical Spondylitis is agening related degenerative osteoarthritis of the neck vertebrae. Cervical Spondylitis is a chronic degeneration of the bones of the neck, but the pads or the inter vertebral discs are also involved.

The degeneration in Cervical Spondylitis is a result of wear on the spine in the neck due to aging. The bone spurs or osteophytes are the degenerative changes that are seen on x-ray (radiography) of the spine neck. The bone spurs (small bony spurs) of neck bones can lead to pressure on the nerves of the spine and sometimes the spinal cord itself, leading to neck pain, pain radiating to the arms and hands and feeling of pins and needles and arms and fingers.

Causes of Cervical Spondylitis

1. Nirgundi (Vitex negundo): Vitex negundo is described in Ayurveda as one of the most potent natural anti-arthritic herbs. It is very effective in controlling pain and inflammation particularly in arthritis, joint pain and sciatica patients.

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Symptoms of Cervical Spondylitis

1. Pain in the neck and shoulder regions. Pain in the neck is usually followed by stiffness, which increases gradually. Pain in the neck area can also move down to the shoulders and arms. Some patients may also experience swelling. Pain in the lower areas on the back of the head, called the sub-occipital region. This pain may move down to the base of the neck and top of head.

2. Radicular symptoms. Patients may sometimes show loss of reflexes in certain areas due to compression of spinal nerves. Other symptoms include numbness and radicular pain in specific areas, usually the arms and shoulders.

Treatment for Cervical Spondylitis

1. Cycling walking, swimming and improve the supply of nutrients to the discs of the spine and delays the process of deterioration.

2. People with sedentary occupation should change position often get up every hour, avoid soft padded seats, use thin pillows or avoid it, and sleep on firm mattresses with your knees bent at right angles to the trunk.

3. Run joint movements pulses to move up and down, folding and unfolding the fingers, wrists rotating clockwise and counterclockwise, moving the neck up and down, moving sideways and rotating clockwise and anti-clockwise.

Home Remedies for Cervical Spondylitis

1. Margosa, Neem or Margosa tree is very beneficial in the treatment of cervical spondylosis. Flowers and leaves of the tree should be consumed daily. This is a very beneficial natural remedy for cervical spondylosis

2. Oil massage: Take a little mustard oil and mix it with a small amount of camphor. Then massage the neck properly. It's a good home remedy for cervical spondylosis

3. Garlic: Eat 1-2 cloves of garlic a day early in the morning on an empty stomach. This is a good and simple home remedy for the treatment of spondylosis