Efficacy of Integrated treatment with Manayabasti, Nasya and Selective Yoga Techniques in Manyastambha: A Case Report
¹Vikrant Biswas, 2Rahul Jadhav and 3Pragya Mulewa
1,2Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, 3Department of Prasuti Tantra Evum Stree Rog, Parul Institute of Ayurveda and Research, Parul University - 391760 (India) Corresponding Author: Dr. Vikrant Biswas Email: dr.vikrantbiswas@gmail.com Phone: +918770049967
ABSTRACT
Manyastambha, clinically correlating with cervical spondylosis, is an increasingly common Vata-Kaphaja disorder characterized by neck stiffness and pain. A 61-year-old male with chronic neck pain, stiffness, numbness, dizziness, and muscle weakness was managed through a combination of Shodhan Chikitsa (Detoxification), Shamana Chikitsa (oral medication), and selected yoga techniques. The patient underwent 14 days of Panchakarma therapies (Abhyanga, Nadi Sweda, Manya Basti), yoga practices, and internal medications including Dashmoola Kashaya and Yogaraj Guggulu. Marked clinical improvement was observed in all symptoms, with reduction in VAS score of neck pain from 5+ to 2 and stiffness from 3 to 1. The integrative approach showed significant symptomatic relief in Manyastambha, supporting the potential of Ayurveda and Yoga in musculoskeletal disord