Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF AVABAHUKA (FROZEN SHOULDER) BY MARMA CHIKITSA - A CASE STUDY

Dr. Uma Raikwar*, Dr. Pankaj Gupta, Dr. Rita Marwaha, Dr. Shiba Datta Panda, Dr. Babita Das

Abstract

In the fast-developing technological era, most of the diseases may not be life threatening but hamper day to day activities and human productivity. Avabahuka (Frozen shoulder) is one among those diseases which is painful and affects the normal routine life of an individual. It is estimated to affect 2- 5% of the general population. While in diabetic patients it is 10-30%. However, it is a common cause of shoulder pain and disability in the general population. Although it is a self-limiting ailment, its rather long, restrictive and painful course forces the affected person to seek treatment. The present line of treatment for Frozen Shoulder is mainly NSAIDS and Physiotherapy in conjunction with other treatment option like, Manipulation Under Anaesthesia (MUA), active and passive exercise, intra- articular steroids and ultimately Surgery. Here I present the case of 57-year-old male patient, whose early diagnosis of Avabahuka (Frozen Shoulder) permitted successful management according to Ayurveda (Marma Chikitsa). Though initially severe pain and loss of range of motion was noted, then gradually there is improvement day by day. The patient’s shoulder Range of Motion was full and pain free within 15 days of Marma Chikitsa.

Keywords: Frozen Shoulder, Ayurveda, Marma Chikitsa, Loss of range of motion.