Abstract

EFFECTIVENESS OF YOGA THERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PRIMARY DYSMENORRHOEA IN SIDDHA – A CASE STUDY

Dr. S. P. Rajalakshmi* and V. S. Viswanath

Abstract

Background: Siddha system of Medicine is a unique science which describe more about the Kayakarpam and deals with increasing the quality of human life through Astanga yoga. Yoga and the yogic postures are dealt in the third limb of Astanga yoga in Siddha system of medicine. Yogaasanas (yogic posture) play a vital role in gynecological problems and also by improving the quality of life. The aim of this study is to find the effect of Yogic postures (Asanas) in releving primary dysmenorrhoea and the improvement in quality of life. Objective: To study the effectiveness of yogic postures mentioned in Siddha system of medicine in primary dysmenorrhoea. Yoga asanas were advised to the patient with primary dysmenorrhoea for the period of 2 months (excluding 5 days of menstrual period), to access increasing the quality of life by reducing the pain during menstruation. Materials and Methods: 16 years old female present with the complaints of Primary dysmenorrhoea (pain during menstrual cycle) was take as a study subject. Yoga asanas were advised to the study subject for the period of 2 months (excluding 5 days of menstrual cycle). Results and Discussion: There was a significant improvement found in subject. The quality of life is improved and there is also decrease in the pain during menstrual cycle. The quality of life and pain was accessed before and after intervention of yoga therapy.

Keywords: Siddha - Yogaasanas - Dysmenorrhoea- Quality of life.