Effectiveness of Varmam in the management of Cervical Spondylosis - Literature Review

  • Mangaiarkarasi P PG Scholar, Department of Varmam Maruthuvam, Government Siddha Medical College, Arumbakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Mohamed Musthafa M Head of the Department, Department of Varmam Maruthuvam, Government Siddha Medical College, Arumbakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Siddique Ali T R Lecturer, Department of Varmam Maruthuvam, Government Siddha Medical College, Arumbakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.124583/jrbms.v3i3.72
Keywords: Siddha, Varmam, Cervical spondylosis, Saganavatham, NSAID, Traditional treatment.

Abstract

Cervical spondylosis is the most common type of spinal pathology which is more common in middle-aged or senile populations with a high potential to affect physical and mental health. Prevalence of Cervical Spondylosis in the world ranges from 16.7% to 75.1%(1). This review brings elaborate idea about the effectiveness of Varmam in the management of cervical spondylosis. Contemporary western treatments offer temporary relief in acute phase associated with high cost and many adverse reactions, when taken for long period. So, there is a need to search an effective therapy to treat Cervical Spondylosis with less or no adverse effects. Siddha system of medicine is traditional system of medicine followed in southern India. Varmam is one of the special branch in Siddha System of Medicine(2). Varmam is a traditional non-invasive approach and is very affordable and immediate pain relief is feasible by manipulation of Varmam points. it's a highly effective traditional treatment methodology for cervical spondylosis and other painful musculoskeletal conditions. Hence there's a requirement for a treatment procedure which compensates of these lacunae.

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Published
2020-08-28
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Mangaiarkarasi P, Mohamed Musthafa M, Siddique Ali T R. Effectiveness of Varmam in the management of Cervical Spondylosis - Literature Review. J Res Bio Med Sci [Internet]. 2020Aug.28 [cited 2025May22];3(3):72-6. Available from: http://biosci.in/index.php/jrbms/article/view/72
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