Greeva Vasti operates through Sweda (sweating) and falls under the Panchakarma strain of treatments. Sweda is performed with the help of warmed medicated oil held in a container and placed at the spot of discomfort on the back of the neck. This helps to relieve affected areas. The Greeva Vasti means a treatment in which medicated oils are poured and pooled for a fixed duration of time in a compartment or a cabin constructed over the neck or nape of the neck (back side of the neck) area using wet flour of black gram, covering the cervical region (nape of the neck / over the neck bones.
BENEFITS
- Reduces pain and inflammation
- Lubricates the cervical joints and promotes their flexibility
- Stops the degeneration of the cervical joints
- Provides nourishment and strength to the muscles, bones and nerves of cervical area
- Improves the circulation of the blood
- Removes cervical muscle spasm and rigidity
- Reduces the numbness caused due to the compression of the nerves