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Cervical spondylosis is a natural age-related disease process that is associated with degenerative changes within the intervertebral disc. Loss of curvature, reduction of disc space, osteophytes formation these are main anatomical changes associated with cervical spondylosis that is a common spinal problem nowadays. The prevalence of cervical spondylosis is rising due to the advancements in a busy, professional, and social life, poor sitting posture in offices, continuous work, working long hours on computers, night jobs, watching hours of television, sleeping on abnormally soft mattresses and pillows, and placing the bare minimum importance on healthy physical, mental, and dietary habits. Based on sign and symptoms mentioned above cervical spondylosis can be corelated to Manyastambha. Manyastambha is explained one of the Vataja Nanatmaja Vikara. In Manyastambha mainly Vata Dosha and Kapha Dosha get aggravated and take Ashraya at Manya Pradesh, affecting the Manya Siras (nerves of neck) causing Ruja(pain) and Stambha (stiffness or difficulty in mobility) of the neck. In Ayurveda, there are various treatment modalities, among them Ruksha Sweda (dry fomentation) has been given much importance, Patra Pinda Sweda with Vatahara Dravyas, and Agnikarma has been also found effectively managing the pain and stiffness in Manyastambha.