COMPREHENSIVE AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF GRIVASTAMBHA: A CLINICAL CASE STUDY

Acharya Manish, Dr. Gitika Chaudhary*, Dr. Richa, Dr. Mohit Gautam, Dr. Tanu Rani, Prabha Chandrasekharan

ABSTRACT

Cervical spondylosis (Grivastambha), a manifestation of Vata Vyadhi characterized by Vata aggravation leading to
Asthi and Majja Dhatu degeneration, presents clinically with cervical pain, stiffness, radiating paresthesia, and
vertigo. This case study details the integrative Ayurvedic management of a 51-year-old male with chronic cervical
spondylosis and comorbid hypertension. Personalized treatment incorporated Nidan Parivarjan, Ahar – Vihar
modifications, and a combined Shaman – Shodhan protocol emphasizing Panchakarma therapies such as Greeva
Basti, Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Patrapottali Pinda Sweda, and Matra Basti, using medicated oils targeting Vata
pacification, inflammation reduction, and neuromuscular nourishment. Adjunctive internal medications containing
Shunthi and Ashwagandha were employed for their Vata – shamaka, anti-inflammatory, and Rasayana properties.
The holistic approach resulted in significant symptomatic improvement, enhanced cervical mobility, and quality of
life restoration by addressing Dosha imbalance, Dhatu depletion, and Srotodushti. This study substantiates
Ayurveda’s efficacy as a non-invasive modality in managing Vata Vyadhi-associated cervical spondylosis.

Keywords: Asthi Majja Kshaya, Ayurvedic Management, Cervical Spondylosis, Dhatu Samya, Grivastambha, Neuropathic Pain, Panchakarma Therapy, Shaman, Shodhan Chikitsa, Vata Dosha Aggravation and Vata Vyadhi.