Evaluation of the effect of Marma Chikitsa in the Pain Management of Katigraha (Lumbar Spondylosis) - A Single Case Study

Sneha  Raypure; Rita  Marwaha; Nisha  Bhalerao

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.7.53

Raypure S Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Rachna Sharir, Professor, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. Ayurved College & Institute, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Marwaha R Professor & HOD, Dept. of Rachna Sharir, Professor, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. Ayurved College & Institute, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Bhalerao N Associate Professor, Dept. of Rachna Sharir, Professor, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. Ayurved College & Institute, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.7.53

Keywords: Lumbar spondylosis, Katigraha, Marma Chikitsa, Vital Points, Lumbar Pain, Back Ache, Orthopaedics

Abstract

Lumbar Spondylosis (LS) is defined as degenerative condition affecting the discs, vertebral bodies and associated joints of the Lumbar spine. Low back pain affects approximately 60 - 85% of adults and LS is responsible for about 10% of all the back pain conditions.^[1] In Lumbar Spondylosis patient often complaint of back pain that increases with movement, is associated with stiffness, and is better with inactivity. A 39 years aged female patient residing at Bhopal, India came to Pt. Khushilal Sharma Ayurvedic Hospital and Institute, Bhopal with the complaint of lower back ache i.e. pain and stiffness in Lumbar region and restricted movement of Lumbar spine for 6 months. In this case study effect of Marma Chikitsa in pain management of Lumbar spondylosis is evaluated. This case study shows that pain in Lumbar spondylosis may be successfully managed by Marma Chikitsa.

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