Effect of selected Asanas and Physical Exercises on Cervical Spondylosis

ABSTRACT

Objective of the study was to find out the effect of selected Asanas and physical exercises on Cervical Spondylosis. For this study subjects were selected purposely from Out Patients Department of Kayachikitsa, Sir Sundarlal Hospital and different play grounds of between the age of 20 to 70 years were selected for the study. All subjects were divided into 3 groups i.e. Group A, B and C. For each group 30 subjects were selected. Group A was considered as asanas and physical exercises group, group B was given ayurvedic drug and group C was considered as control group. The data was analyzed using the SPSS. In order to find out the Effect of selected asanas and physical exercises on Cervical Spondylosis, a statistical technique was employed at the 0.05 level of significance. Result of study showed significant changes in neck pain problem in pre and post-test condition of group A.  In group B and C no significant difference were observed pre and post-test. 

Keywords: Neck pain, Asanas, Isometric neck exercises, Cervical spondylosis, Muscles, Nerves.