INTRODUCTION
 Inflammation of one or multiple bony vertebrae of the
spine.
 Spondylitis is one of the most common causes of back
and neck pain and is essentially the result of an
inflammation of the vertebral joints.
 If not treated it may lead to Slipped disc, which if not
treated leads to Spondylosis.
Cervical Spondylitis
Slipped Disc
Spondylosis
Causes
 Any injury to vertebrae or disc
 Sedentary life style
 Excessive work for a long time causing exhaustion
 Long term depression – due to deadline stress,
hopelessness, defeat, etc.
 Major risk factor is aging. By age 60, 70% if women
and 85% of men show changes consistent with cervical
Spondylitis.
Symptoms
 Neck pain (may radiate to the arms or shoulder)
 Loss of sensation or abnormal sensations of the
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shoulders, arms or (rarely) legs
Weakness of the arms or (rarely) legs
Neck stiffness that progressively worsens
Loss of balance
Headaches, particularly in the back of the head
Loss of control of the bladder or bowels (if spinal cord
is compressed)
Yogic Management
 Neck and Spinal exercises: The simple exercises of
neck movements facilitate the practice of further range
of Yogic techniques by loosening the joints and
muscles. These practices are foreword, backward,
sideward (turning and bending) and twisting
movements.
 Yogasanas: Tadasana, Katichakrasana, Ardhachakrasana , Konasana, Pavanmuktasana, Ustrasana,
Vakrasana, Bhujangasana, Dhanurasana, Makarasana
and Shavasana
Yogic Management Cont..
 Pranayama: Ujjayi, Bhramari, Suryabhedana and
Anulom-vilom
 Meditation: Full body awareness
Tips to a Healthier Neck
 Always stretch before exercise or other strenuous physical
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activity
At home or work, make sure the work surface is at a comfortable
height
Don’t lean when standing or sitting. When standing keep the
weight balanced on the feet.
Sit in a chair with good lumbar support and proper position and
height for the task. Keep the shoulders back. Switch sitting
positions often and periodically walk around the office or gently
stretch muscles to relieve tension. If one must sit for a long
period of time, rest the feet on a low stool.
Wear comfortable, low heeled shoes.
Avoid weight lifting in poor postures.
Tips to a Healthier Neck
 Sleep on the side to reduce ay curve in the spine.
Always sleep on a firm surface.
 Maintain proper nutrition and diet to reduce and
prevent excessive weight. A diet with sufficient daily
intake of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D helps to
promote proper bone growth.
 If one smokes, quit smoking. Smoking reduces blood
flow to the spine and causes the spinal discs to
degenerate.
 Avoid excessive stress. Stress will also contribute to the
pain intensity.
Thank You!