Abstract

AN ANATOMICAL EXPLORATION OF THE PAINPATHWAY W.S.R PAIN MANAGEMENT THROUGH MARMA CHIKITSA

*Saroj Kaler, Rakhi Chahar, Mahendra Kumar Sharma, Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Shyoram Sharma

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Abstract

Pain is an extra ordinary sensation that could range from slight to intense. Ache includes both physical and emotional components. The physical part of ache effects from nerve stimulation. In Ayurveda, pain is correlated with Vedana / Shula. The feeling of the pain is maximally expressed by Vedana in Ayurveda literature.[1] Different texts of Ayurveda mentioned 107 Marma points based on specific anatomical positions and different structures around them. Marmas are those places in the body where Pranas exist. They have various effects on individuals in terms of physical, mental and social health concern. Marma points or Pranas are in the form of vital physiological and mental energy in the body and if the waft of Prana or essential energy gets obstructed or blocked, the body structure gets disturbed and pathology starts growing. These points are stimulated by different techniques or methods. This way Marmas may be used to remove blockages and stimulate Prana or energy flow resulting in a state of healthy body, mind and spirit. In present scenario Marma Chikitsa is very popular in various parts of India for its instant, permanent, natural and non-invasive way of treatment. Marma Chikitsa had emerged as a new dimension in non-pharmacological treatment of Ayurveda. If properly stimulated, Marma Chikitsa helps in maintaining the vitality of the body and treatment of disease/pain through Prana or natural healing agents such as prostaglandin.

Keywords: Marma, Pain pathway, Pain, Shula, Vedna, Marma Chikitsa, Ayurveda.