BEST TREATMENT FOR NECK PAIN AND HEADACHE

Usually people ignore the pain in the neck, but let us tell you that sometimes it can be harmful to your health. This problem can occur at any age. In a bad lifestyle, people mostly face this problem due to sitting in the chair for a long time in the wrong way, working in a leaning position, etc., in the office or at home. If you are also facing these problems, then understand that you have become a victim of cervical. The problem of cervical pain arises due to problems in the joints and discs of the cervical spine i.e. the neck part of the spine. It can also accompanied by Headache.

Why it is important to get rid of neck pain and headache problem in time?

Neck pain and headache should not be ignored but it should be treated on time so that it may not hamper with your daily activities.

Along with taking the advice of a doctor, you can reduce this problem to a great extent by adopting Ayurveda Treatment and Panchakarma Therapies at Chandigarh Ayurveda & Panchakarma Centre.

Headache caused by a Neck problem

There are many types of headaches. One of them is Cervicogenic Headaches. This pain may feel like a migraine to you. The first difference between migraine pain and cervicogenic headache is that a migraine begins in the brain region and the cervicogenic headache is associated to the base of the cervical spine or skull region. Starting from a particular part of the neck, it goes to the head. Find Neck Pain Treatment Naturally in Chandigarh at Chandigarh Ayurveda Centre.

A cervicogenic headache is characterized by moderate pain and a dull feeling, but sometimes the intensity of the pain can be very high. The first symptom of CGH is usually side locking. This means it occurs on one side of the neck, head and face.

Some headaches are caused by eyestrain, stress, fatigue and trauma. Most often when a headache occurs, you can find the cause, but cervicogenic headache is different because it is caused by problems with the nerves, muscles, and bones of the neck.

Cervicogenic Headache is a secondary Headache that is triggered by a physical or neurologic condition. This headache can also be caused by trauma such as a fracture, dislocation, or a neck injury. Along with this, it can also be a sign of any medical condition such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cancer and infection. This pain first starts intermittently and later turns into constant pain.

Cervicogenic Headaches Symptoms:

Following are the symptoms of this pain affecting from neck to head.

This pain occurs in the back of the neck, forehead, around the ear.
Pain occurs on the same side in the shoulder and arm.
Due to this, the flexibility of the neck decreases.
In some cases, there may be swelling of the eyes and blurring of vision.
Cervicogenic pain affects the neck and head on one side, but in some rare cases, it can affect both sides.
Cervicogenic headaches are usually triggered by abnormal neck movements and postures. Along with this, it can also be caused by sedation movements during coughing and sneezing.
Cervicogenic headaches can range from low to moderate and severe intensity.
It affects many parts. Starting from the back of the head, it goes to the scalp, forehead, around the eyes, around the ears and so on.

Unusual symptoms of Cervicogenic Headache:

Increased sensitivity to sound and light
Dizziness
Swelling of the eyes and affected area
Pain on both sides of the head and neck
Sensation of pain when touching the head and face during a severe attack of CGH (Cervicogenic Headaches). The reason for this can be an injury in the Trigeminal Nerve.

The symptoms of many conditions such as migraine, tension headaches, etc. are also similar to cervicogenic headaches, so a thorough evaluation is necessary to diagnose CGH (Cervicogenic headaches). It is possible that CGH may accompany a migraine. Click here for Ayurvedic Treatment for Migraine.

CAC SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR CERVICAL PAIN

Rasayan Vati- 1 tablet BD
Nerve up Tablet- 1Tab BD
Detox Premium Powder – 1 sachet twice daily.
Panchasakar churna- 1tsf HS with lukewarm water.
Pain –o- kill syrup- 2teaspoonfulls twice a day with lukewarm water.
Pain-o-kill Roller for local application.

Note- The dosage and medication may differ from person to person according to the severity of the patient.

Panchakarma for Neck Pain and Headache

Greeva Basti for Neck pain-

Greeva Basti comprises of two words – Greeva and Basti that translates holding something in the neck.

Procedure – The procedure of Greeva Basti is to lie down a person’s face down on the massage table. Then the dough is prepared out of black gram flour or whole wheat flour and it is made into a small ring of four to five inches in diameter that cover all the vertebrae of the neck and 2-3 vertebrae of the thoracic region. To make it leak-proof, glued it with some amount of water then lukewarm medicated oil or the decoction of herbs is slowly poured into it. When this cools down it is squeezed out and replaced with the warmer one. At the end of the procedure, the dough is removed and a gentle massage is given over the area. The total duration of the procedure is about 30 minutes after that a person is made to take rest for a while.

Benefits –

Relieves the burden of stress and congestion in nerves, bones, muscles of the neck and shoulders and thus relaxing and rejuvenating them.
It improves flexibility and brings smooth movement.
Improves circulation around the neck and shoulder region.
Relieves pain and stiffness.

SHIRODHARA for Headache-

In Ayurveda, Shirodhara is a classic therapy which includes pouring of warm herbal oil on the forehead in a continuous stream. The term Shirodhara comes from two words “Shiro” meaning ‘head’ and “Dhara” meaning ‘stream’ that is considered as Bahiparimarjanachikitsa, or external treatments in Ayurveda.

Procedure –Shirodhara treatment begins with Abhyangam. The person has to lie down on the table with closed eyes and relax the body. Before starting the treatment, eyes and ears should be covered with clean cotton to prevent the entrance of oil in eyes and ears. The procedure starts with the pouring of about 2 liters lukewarm oil continuously as a stream on to the forehead in an oscillating manner. The time duration of Shirodhara may extend 45-1 hour depending upon the condition of a patient.The therapist may also give a mild Shiroabhyanga during this procedure. After completion of the procedure, the head washed with lukewarm water and remove the cotton from the eyes and ears and clean that area with a clean cloth. The patient should be advised to avoid dust, sunlight, cold, and wind for a short while.