Abstract

“A SUCCESSFUL AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF AVABAHUKA(FROZEN SHOULDER): A CASE STUDY”

Dr. Sneha K.*, Dr. S. G. Chavan

Abstract

Avabahuka is a disorder of Amsa sandhi, and it has been mentioned by Acharya Sharangadhara under 80 types of Vatavyadhis. It is a disease caused by the vitiation of Vata Dosha affecting the Amsa Pradesha or Amsa Sandhi (shoulder joint). It involves the Bahugata Siras, which become constricted, leading to Shoola (pain) and Bahupraspanditahara (restriction of movement), resulting in stiffness of the shoulder joint. Consequently, there is a limitation in the range of motion of the affected shoulder. The Clinical features of Avabahuka closely resemble those of Frozen Shoulder or Adhesive Capsulitis described in Modern Medical Science. The Hallmark feature of this condition is severe pain, particularly during movement of the affected arm, followed by a gradual and progressive restriction of shoulder joint mobility. In the present case study, we have reported 66 years old female patient came with the complaints of Difficulty in lifting Right hand and to perform daily routine activities associated with stiffness in the right hand since 8 months. The treatment protocol followed here are Amapachana with Ajamoda churna for 3 days, Nasya with Niramisha Mahamasha taila for 7 days followed by Adityapaka guggulu for 45 days. After the treatment, patient got satisfactory results and complaints are reduced by 70-80%.

Keywords: Avabahuka, Amsa Sandhi, Niramisha Mahamasha taila, Adityapaka guggulu and Frozen Shoulder.