Comparative Assessment of Kukkutanda Pinda Sweda and Patra Pinda Sweda in the Management of Manyastambha (Cervical Spondylosis) - A Study Protocol

Background: At the present time, human beings are easily prone to get several degenerative disorders because of their stressful and reckless lifestyle. 'Manyastambha' is one such lifestyle disorder instigated from excessive use of vehicle, excessive travelling, continuous sitting and working for hours, jobs that require heavy lifting or a lot of bending and twisting, lack of exercise, unhealthy food habits and suppression of natural urges. Thus the avoidance is not possible, and a better curative area is to be identified. Ayurveda suggested many treatments for Vata vyadhi. The cervical problems mimic the Vata disorders. Thus the Vata managements of Kukkutanda pinda Sweda and Patrapinda Sweda through local apply manya-pradesh are better management for the identified clinical condition Manyastambha (Cervical Spondylosis) in the present study. Aim: studies the effect of Kukkutand Pinda Sweda and Patra Pinda Sweda and compare the impact of both procedure in the management of Manyastambha (Cervical Spondylosis). Objectives: To Comparative assessment of Kukkutanda Pinda Sweda and Patra Pinda Sweda in the Management of Manyastambha (Cervical Spondylosis). And to compare the effect of Kukkutanda pinda Sweda and Patra Pinda Sweda on pain, stiffness in neck bones and joints and X-rays Cervical spine and Goniometer Study. Methodology: In this study, 60 patients will be divided randomly into two groups (30 in each). In Group (A) –Kukkutanda pinda Sweda will be externally administered a day at morning for 15-20 minutes or samyak swinna lakshan for 7 days. In Group (B) – Patra pinda Sweda will be externally administered a day at morning for 15-20 minutes or samyak swinna lakshan for 7 days, and an assessment will be recorded on 0 and 7th and 15th day. Results: Changes will be observed in objective outcomes. Conclusion: Based on the result conclusion will be drawn.