Abstract

EFFECT OF NASYA, VEDHAN KARMA & ISOMETRIC EXERCISES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CERVICAL MYALGIA: A CASE STUDY

*Vd. Arshiya B. Khan and Vd. V. G. Patrikar

Abstract

Cervical Myalgia is a common health problem in the society. It concerns about 10 – 20% Adult population with severe chronic pain in the neck and shoulder region. Cervical myalgia shows higher prevalence in Women, also in those having sitting works. Its main causative factors are sedentary lifestyle, daily living activities, poor posture, continuous desk work, Tension & Stress. It needs to be treated early as it can leads to severe pain and stiffness. Material and Methods: Single clinical trial with before treatment, mid follow up and after treatment assessment was done with 7 days Intervention of Pratimarsh Nasya, Vedhan karma & Isometric Cervical exercises. Result: On comparison with pre intervention condition there was a marked difference in patient post treatment condition. Patient got marked relief in symptoms Neck pain, Shoulder pain, Neck stiffness, & Headache. Conclusion: By the present study it can be concluded that Pratimarsh Nasya, Vedhan karma & Isometric Cervical exercises is effective in the management of cervical myalgia.

Keywords: Cervical Myalgia Pratimarsh Nasya, Vedhan karma, Isometric Cervical exercises.