Ayurvedic Treatment for Neck Pain

NECK PAIN Ayurvedic Treatment

To diagnose your neck pain, your doctor will begin with taking a complete medical history, followed by a physical examination. Other tests that help diagnose neck pain are as follows:⁵

• X-Rays: X-rays can show problems that affect the bones, such as infection, fractures, or tumors of the bones. X-rays are useful in showing how much degeneration and arthritis is affecting the neck.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): MRI is the most commonly used test to evaluate the spine since it can show abnormal areas of the soft tissues around the spine.
• Computer Assisted Tomography (CAT Scan): CT scan is similar to an MRI scan, except it shows bones of the spine in much better precision and captures clearer pictures of the spinal nerves.

Diet Recommendations (Aahar)

• Take lots of fruits, green vegetable salads and sprouts.
• Good hydration will help retain neck health.
• Avoid refined foods and junk foods.
• Milk is an important source of Calcium and can help maintain healthy bones.
• Vitamin C in citrus fruits will help the healing process.
• Honey in warm water or herbal teas are good for cleansing the bowels and this will help relieve many backaches that are due to constipation.

Lifestyle changes (Vihar)

Pranayama (breathing exercises) is a powerful way to promote relaxation and a pivotal first step towards relieving muscle tension. Slow, deep breathing & relaxation can stimulate a sense of calmness and cause reduction in pain.

Yoga Asanas are also beneficial in maintaining neck and overall health

Balasana Marjaryasana Bhujangasana