NECK PAIN: AN ANCIENT VIEW

Abstract

Neck pain is one of the very common complaints across the globe. Common neck pain occurs due to problems in the neck muscles, ligaments and discs due to faulty neck postures and daily neck misadventures accounting for more than 80% of neck pains around the globe. Conventional treatment methods which include drugs, physiotherapy, exercises & operative care have their own limitations and are not entirely effective. Alternative therapeutic approach could complement or supplement the existing treatment methods especially the conservative management. Alternative therapies include ayurveda and yogic sciences which consist a vast description of neck pain and its treatment.