Neck Pain

Most often neck pain is caused by muscle tension and strain due to:

• Poor posture
• Working at a desk for too long without changing position
• Sleeping with the head and neck in the wrong position
• Spraining the neck during movement

Other factors:

Heart attack: Neck pain can be an indication of a heart attack if it is accompanied by other symptoms like shortness of breath, sweating, vomiting or jaw pain.

Rheumatoid arthritis: causes pain, swelling of the joints and bone spurs. When these occur in the neck area, it results in neck pain.

Osteoporosis: weakens bones and can lead to small fractures. This condition often happens in the hands or knees, but it can also affect vertebrae in the neck region.

Fibromyalgia: causes muscle pain throughout the body, especially in the neck and shoulders.

Spondylosis or osteoarthritis: narrows the space between the vertebrae in the neck adding stress to the joints, resulting in pain and stiffness.

Slip disk: When a spinal disc protrudes, as it would from a trauma or injury, it may put pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. This is called a herniated cervical disk, also known as a ruptured or slipped disk.

Spinal stenosis:  The spinal column narrows and puts pressure on the spinal cord or the nerve roots as it exits the vertebrae. This can be due to long-term inflammation caused by arthritis or other conditions.

In rare instances, neck stiffness or pain may occur due to congenital abnormalities, infections, abscesses, tumours or cancer of the spine.

Treatment depends on the severity and cause of the condition. A MRI is advised in some cases.

In Ayurveda, Panchakarma treatments are done on the neck region and the entire body. Oral medicines are prescribed to ready the body to receive the panchakarma treatments. The duration and type of treatment is decided based on the underlying cause and intensity of the problem. The treatments are prescribed to suit individual needs.

Our medicines are non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory, 100% Ayurvedic Arka preparations. They DO NOT contain heavy metals, hidden sugars, artificial colours, artificial flavours or preservatives and is safe for long-term use.