The Effect of Marma therapy in Tennis elbow with special reference to Pain - A Single Case Study

Abstract

Lateral epicondylitis also known as Tennis elbow is a very common condition in middle aged patient which presents with pain and tenderness around the common extensor origin of the elbow. The diagnosis is usually clinical.1 to 3% of adult population in each year affects with tennis elbow and it is more common in the dominant arm. It is generally regarded as an overuse injury involving repeated wrist extension against resistance although it can occur as an acute injury (Trauma to the lateral elbow). Most patients are well managed with conservative treatment and activity modification. Many surgical techniques have been proposed for patients with refractory symptoms. New non operative treatment alternatives with promising results have been developed in recent years. Marma science is one of the most important hidden treasures of ancient India. Marmas are well mentioned In Veda and Ayurveda. Sushruta has given the great importance to Marmas as he mentioned it covers half of subject of the surgery. Marmas are situated at Sira, Snayu, Asthi and Sandhi. Trauma to these Marmas can cause severe pain, disability and death also. Marma therapy is a pressure given to these various specific points of body i.e., Marma points for stimulation purpose. Marma therapy has a profound effect on nerves, joints, arteries and muscles. The purpose of Marma Chikista is to stimulate various organs and systems of the body. Hence in this study a clinically diagnosed OPD patient of Tennis elbow is treated with Marma Chikista for 7 days provided considerable relief of pain.