Ayurvedic Treatment for Spondylosis

Aging causes various chronic diseases like Spondylosis which is a particular form of arthritis that targets the vertebrae, the connecting bone, and ligament structures of the body. Majority of people above the age of fifty have a certain rate of osteo arthritic changes but often have a slim chance to develop into acute symptoms. However, trauma, incorrect posture of the body, pressure while sleeping and excessive intake of sour food may result to or provoke a spondylitis attack. And since, old folks may lack the strength to undergo harsh and stressful medical treatments, Ayurvedic treatment is considered one of most respected alternative remedies for Spondylosis.

In India, people who are suffering from Cervical Spondylosis (Spondylitis) or ankylosing spondylitis find cure in form of proven Ayurvedic herbal supplement called Cervirite. The ankylosing spondylitis diet only contains natural ingredients which are:

1. Sesame oil
2. Dashmoolam (The ten roots)
3. Yava (Hordeum vulgare)
4. Kola (Zizyphus jujuba)
5. Kultha (Dolichos biflorus)
6. Bala (Sida Cordifolia)
7. Madhura Ghana
8. Bala and Bilwa (Aegle Marmelos, one of the ten roots)
9. Ashwagandha ( part of Madhura gana)
10. Devadaru (Cedrus Deodora)
11. Sarala (Pinus Longifolia)
12. Amrutha (Tinosporia Cordifolia)
13. Madhuka
14. Manjishta (Rubia Cordifolia)
15. Ksira (Milk)
16. Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus Pluricalis)
17. Pushkarmoolam (Inula Racemosa)

Cervirite also contains other ingredients that provides mutual effect with all the major herbs to improved the healing process, reduce possible ill-effects and to balance the formula for use by people of different constitution. It is a proven product developed from the concept of India ayurveda that offers a complete solution for chronic problem such as those stated above. Combined with external massage, Cervirite offers excellent relief from the para-vertebral muscular spasms and thereby alleviates the pain. Regular use of cervirite also helps in prevention of episodes.

Cerverite and other ayurvedic herbal remedies are also among the best alternatives for neck and back pain, inter-vertebral disks, myo-fascial pain and lack of sensation. Constant intake of Cervite plus proper practice of ayurveda saves you from complication involve with Cervical spondylosis like chronicneck pain, progressive loss of muscle function or feeling, inability to retain feces (fecal incontinence) or urine (urinary incontinence) and loss of bladder and bowel control.

Medications Used to Treat Ankylosing Spondylitis

Medications for Ankylosing spondylitis are geared at reducing inflammation.

NSAIDs:

Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. NSAIDs treat the pain and inflammation. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, ) and indomethacin (Indocin) are NSAIDs.
When NSAIDs are not effective enough other medications are often used.

Sulfasalazine, often used for inflammatory bowel disease, also can reduce pain and inflammation in the joints and is sometimes used to treat ankylosing spondylitis.

Immunosuppressive agents:

Drugs that suppress the immune system, such as Azathiprine, or Methotrexate are sometimes used to treat Ankylosing spondylitis. Immunosuppressive agents are used to suppress the inflammatory response by suppressing the immune system.

The immune system seems to be overly sensitive in people with Ankylosing spondylitis and certain cells of the immune system that initiate inflammation may be triggered too easily.

Corticosteroids (such as prednisone) have extremely powerful anti-inflammatory properties and also suppress the immune system. The problem with corticosteroids is that the side effects are severe in long-term use and the person taking them can develop a host of other unwanted problems.

TNF Inhibitors:

One class of drugs, TNF Inhibitors (such as Remicade), has shown a lot of promise in treating ankylosing spondylitis along with other chronic inflammatory diseases. Remicade suppresses inflammation by binding to and neutralizing substances (TNFa) that act as an alarm signal that triggers inflammation. New drugs in this class are being developed.

Remicade infusion contains the active ingredient infliximab, which is a type of medicine called a monoclonal antibody. It works by suppressing part of the immune system and modifying the process of inflammation.

Monoclonal antibodies are manufactured antibodies that are specifically designed to recognise and bind to unique proteins in the body. Infliximab works by binding to and preventing the activity of a specific protein produced by the body, called tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha). TNF alpha is involved in producing inflammation. It controls the activity of other inflammatory chemicals.

This medicine can compromise the body's ability to fight infections, and cases of tuberculosis (TB) have been seen. For this reason, you should be tested for TB prior to treatment. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience persistent coughing, weight loss or fever, as these can be symptoms of TB. It is important to try and avoid exposure to infections during your treatment. Contact your doctor as soon as possible if you get any symptoms of any infection so that it can be treated without delay. This applies for up to six months after finishing treatment, as this is how long it may take for the medicine to be removed from the body. Be aware that this medicine can mask some of the usual symptoms of infection, such as a high temperature (fever), so it is important to be extra vigilant. If you develop a serious infection, further treatment with this medicine should not be given.