Abstract

HEEL PAIN AND AGNIKARMA: AN AYURVED APPROACH

*Dr. Naresh Kumar Ghodela, Dr. Narinder Singh and Dr. Baslingappa Khobbanna

Abstract

Acharya Sushruta explained about Agnikarma (Para Surgical Procedure) for eradication of various diseased conditions of Sira, Snayu and Sandhi in which pain is a predominant symptom. Agnikarma can be ideate as ancient pain treatment tool. Heel pain is common condition that can persist for a long time and turn into a chronic. Untreated heel pain can result in debilitating discomfort. Plantar fasciitis, heel spur, tarsal tunnel syndrome, stress fractures, Achilles tendonitis are common causes for expressing heel pain. In Ayurveda texts it can be correlated with Vatkantak and managed successfully with Agnikarma procedure.

Keywords: Heel pain, Agnikarma, Ayurved.