Greeva Basti/ Manya Basti is a type of Ayurvedic treatment that involves the administration of warm herbal oil to the neck region. In Sanskrit Greeva is considered as Neck. It is an Ayurvedic neck care and basically a hot oil therapy. Greeva Basti is an age-old treatment used to address acute and chronic neck conditions. In the modern era, sedentary lifestyle involving sitting hours in front of computer screens can cause neck pain and other such conditions, Greeva Basti effectively addresses neck pain and related painful conditions, providing long term benefits.

Try Greeva Basti- a relaxing as well as a nourishing treatment for the neck and cervical region. This ayurvedic treatment helps in strengthening the neck and cervical muscles & helps in assuaging pain and discomfort caused due to incorrect posture.

Greeva Basti is used to treat various health conditions related to the neck and upper back, including:

1. Cervical spondylosis
2. Neck pain and stiffness
3. Upper back pain
4. Headaches and migraines
5. Stress and tension, vertigo
6. Disk Prolapse
7. Sprains and strains
8. Torticollis (Wry neck)
9. Tingling, numbness of the hands
10. Frozen shoulder

The Greeva Basti procedure involves several steps:

1. Preparation: Patient is allowed to lie down on treatment table in prone position. A wall is created with the dough and the luke warm medicated oil is poured in it.
2. Retention: The oil is retained for a specified period, usually 30-60 minutes.
3. Massage: Gentle massage is performed to facilitate the absorption of the herbal oil after the completion of the therapy.

Greeva Basti is a soothing neck therapy where a generous quantity of herbal and medicated oils are applied on the neck to relieve occasional pain, inflammation, and stiffness. The warm herbal oil allows absorption into muscles, ligaments, and tendons, thereby relaxing the neck and healing any underlying conditions, calming pain and stiffness. The therapy additionally de-stress the entire body.

Greeva Basti is believed to offer several benefits, including:

1. Relief from neck and upper back pain
2. Reduced stiffness and improved mobility
3. Relief from headaches and migraines
4. Reduced stress and tension
5. Improved sleep quality
6. Helps heal compression fractures and frozen shoulders
7. Improves blood circulation

Greeva Basti is contraindicated in certain conditions, including:

1. Recent surgery or injury

Greeva Basti should only be performed under the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner. Certain precautions should be taken, including:

1. Proper preparation and post-procedure care
2. Monitoring of vital signs during the procedure
3. Avoidance of Greeva Basti during extreme weather conditions
4. Avoidance of Greeva Basti in patients with certain medical conditions