Abstract

Background: Changing of life style of modern human being has created several disharmonies in his biological system. Advancement of busy, professional and social life, improper sitting posture in offices, continuous work in one posture and overexertion, jerking movements during travelling and sports – all these factors create undue pressure and stress injury to spine and play an important role in producing disease like cervical spondylosis. Aim: To study the anatomical changes in Griva Kasheruka in Manyagraha in professional drivers. Objectives: To study the anatomical changes in x-ray of Griva Kasheruka (Cervical Vertebrae) in Manyagraha (Cervical Spondylosis) in professional drivers. Materials: 30 patients of professionally heavy vehicle drivers with clinical signs and symptoms of Manyagraha were selected. Methods: Literature Review, Observational Clinical Study. Result: Out of 30 patients, every driver patient having minimum to maximum radiological changes of cervical spine. Discussion: Any structural or degenerative deformity included in the musculoskeletal framework of the cervical region can be a potential cause of Manyagraha (Cervical Spondylosis). Conclusion: It has found that Professional driving is a most aggravating factor for causing ‘Manyagraha’.                                                                             

Keywords: Griva kasheruka, Manyagraha, Cervical vertebrae, cervical spondylosis