Health Condition 1: M478- Other spondylosis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Sathakuppai ottradam: Therapy Duration 15 days. Once in a day.Total Study duration 12 months
Control Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Sponsors
Government Siddha Medical College, Chennai
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Pain present in the cervical region radiating to the back of the head, top of the shoulders, shoulder blades, upper arms and hands. Neck stiffness and Difficulty in flexion, extension and lateral rotation of neck, Numbness and paraesthesia of neck or shoulders or upper limbs, Neck Disability Index score should be equal or greater than 40%, Shoulder abduction pain relief sign – positive Lhermitte’s sign and Spurling’s sign – positive Chin chest test - positive
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Known case of Traumatic injury Tuberculosis of bone Extra cervical rib Pyogenic bone infection Vertebral fracture Tumour in vertebral body Pregnant women and lactating mothers.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in pain is assessed by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Neck Disability Index (NDI). Improvement in range of movements is assessed by ROM evaluation chart.Timepoint: 12 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NilTimepoint: Nil | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr M Kannan
Government Siddha Medical College, Arumbakkam, Chennai-106.
Outcome results
None listed