Evaluate the Effect of Marma Chikitsa Along With Ayurvedic Medication in Avabahuka (frozen Shoulder)- a Case Study
Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: In the fast-developing technological era, most diseases may not be life-threatening but hamper day-to-day life and human productivity. Avabahuka is one of those diseases which is painful and affects the normal routine life of an individual. In Ayurveda, frozen shoulders can be compared to Avabahuka. It is a condition associated with pain & stiffness of the shoulder resulting in restricted movement of the shoulder. It is one among the Vata Vyadhi which affects the normal functioning of the upper limbs. The term Avabahuka was first coined by Acharya Sushruta when he described the Samprapti (Pathogenesis) and Rupa (Symptom) of Avabahuka. In Avabahuka, vitiated Vata resides in Ansadesha leading to Shoola, Stambha, and Bahupraspandahara. Marma therapy is the manipulation of subtle energy (prana) in the body for the purpose of supporting the healing process. Marmas are vital points in the body having important surgical procedures and traumatic effects. It is also known as Ayurvedic Acupressure. Modern medical science has limitations in the management of frozen Shoulder. Marma Chikitsa plays an important role in musculoskeletal disorders. Hence a case study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of Marma Chikitsa with some Ayurvedic medicine which showed significant improvement in the frozen shoulder.
Authors: Darshana Tathe, Sumeeta Jain
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4386428503