Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ASTHIMAJJAGAT VATA:- A CASE STUDY

Vd. Nikhil Liladhar Nandane* and Vd. Dilip Uttamrao Wange

Abstract

Lumbar Spondylosis is defined as the degenerative condition affecting the discs, vertebral bodies and associated joints of the lumbar spine. Low back pain is the most common cause of disability in those of less than 45 years age. The present study deals with a diagnosed case of lumbar spondylosis with marrow oedema. Patient arrived in OPD with complaints of painful lumbar movements, pain while walking, decreased range of movement and burning sensation in lower limb. This case can be correlated with the condition called Asthimajjagat vata in Ayurveda. The patient was admitted in IPD for about 28 days and was treated with, Dashmooladi Shodhan Basti for 8 days as a Yogabasti Kram and Panchtikta, Musta and Ashwagandha sidhha Kshirbasti with Mahasneha given for 15 days as Bruhan Basti Kram. Patrapinda Swedan done for 15 days as a Sthanik Chikitsa, along with above procedure Shaman therapy was given. Assessment was done on the basis of Straight Leg Raising Test and symptoms of patients. Patient showed significant improvement in gait and other associated symptoms. Complete course including Shodhan Basti, Bruhan Basti and Shaman Chikitsa showed markable improvement in Asthimajjagat vata.

Keywords: Lumbar spondylosis, Asthimajjagat vata, Straight Leg Raising Test, Gait.