From Illness to Wellness: Cervical Radiculopathy – 85% Relief in 14 Days

Patient Details

Age / Gender: 49 years / Male

Occupation: RTC bus conductor (requires continuous right-hand activity)

Duration of illness: 5–6 years (recent flare-up 2 months)

Chief Complaints:

• Severe neck pain radiating to right shoulder and arm
• Tingling and numbness extending to right hand
• Loss of grip strength and hand tremor
• Worsening pain during driving and ticket handling
• Chronic headaches and disturbed sleep

MRI Findings

• C4–5: Central disc protrusion indenting thecal sac
• C5–6: Annular tear with disc bulge narrowing subarachnoid space
• Shoulder MRI: Partial tears of supraspinatus & subscapularis, mild AC joint edema
• Diagnosis: Cervical Radiculopathy with associated shoulder tendinopathy

Before Treatment (Day 0)

• Sharp radiating pain from neck to right hand (C5–C6 nerve distribution)
• Constant stiffness and burning at base of neck (“step-hard” slope region)
• Severe weakness in right hand grip, unable to hold tickets or lift arm above 90°
• Recurrent headaches from neck to occiput
• Sleep disturbance and occupational limitation
• VAS Pain: 9/10

Before Treatment MRI

Treatment Plan (Vedansha Wellness)

Therapy Used: Marma Chikitsa (Manual Marma Therapy)

Duration: 14 consecutive days

Focus: Targeted stimulation of Marma points & muscle guarding release to relieve nerve compression and muscle fibrosis.

Internal Medicines: None (non-pharmacological approach)

Lifestyle & Exercise Guidance:

• Gentle cervical mobility and posture correction
• Scapular retraction and levator scapula stretch
• Avoid overhead lifting and forward bending
• Warm compress post-session for muscle relaxation

During Marma Therapy (Illustrative)

Results (After 14 Days)

• VAS Pain: Reduced from 9/10 → 1–2/10
• Radiating pain resolved completely
• No parasthesia or tremor, full grip regained
• Normal neck mobility and sleep pattern
• Returned to full occupational activity pain-free

“Earlier I couldn’t lift my hand or issue tickets; now I can work pain-free. Grip is strong, no pain or shaking.”

Discussion

This case shows how Marma Chikitsa effectively addresses cervical radiculopathy through neuromuscular reactivation, reduction of nerve compression, and postural balance.

The rapid 85% recovery within 14 days — without medicines — reflects improved circulation, nerve conductivity, and muscle synergy restoration under integrative care.

Conclusion

“Healing through Marma — restoring strength, posture, and nerve harmony.”

Early integrative Marma therapy in cervical spondylotic radiculopathy prevents chronic pain and functional disability, offering safe, non-surgical recovery for physically demanding professions.