Neck pain, also known as cervical pain, is a common pain or discomfort in the spinal area. The pain may be localized in the neck or it may radiate to other areas such as the arms. The pain may be mild or severe and may be short-term and resolve on its own or chronic (long-term). Neck problems may start suddenly due to an injury such as whiplash, or they may develop slowly over time.
Neck pain symptoms
There are several symptoms of neck pain, the most common of which are:
Dull pain in the neck
Hearing loss
Tingling
Pressure sensitivity
Sharp stabbing pain
Pulsating
Noises in the head
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Swollen lymph nodes
Arthritis
Sad neck
Headache
Facial pain
Shoulder pain
Numbness or tingling in the arms
Ayurvedic Treatments for Neck Pain
The first step in treating pain is to understand the underlying cause. We will suggest a treatment based on your symptoms and needs. Common Ayurvedic treatments for neck pain include:
Panchakarma
Panchakarma is one of the best-known therapies in Ayurveda. The process consists of five steps to detoxify and rejuvenate the mind and body. The treatment includes a herbal massage and a cleansing enema. Abhyanga
Massage using warm medicated oil. It is one of the most important components of neck pain treatment in Ayurveda. Abhyanga relieves neck pain by balancing the doshas.
Snehana
Snehana therapy uses massage to apply pressure to specific areas of the body to relieve pain.
Swedana
Swedana therapy uses different methods to induce sweating. It relieves stiffness, cold and heaviness in the body and is good for treating neck pain.
Basti Karma
This is an Ayurvedic enema therapy that uses meditative oils and herbal decorations.
Nasya Karma
Nasya Karma is a method of injecting liquids enriched with the properties of certain herbs into the nasal passages. It is effective in treating Vata and Kapha disorders.