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Musculoskeletal conditions affect people of all age groups in all regions of the world. According to the Global burden disease report, musculoskeletal disorders are an increasing healthcare issue and have become the second most common cause of disability. Musculoskeletal conditions are characterized by pain, limitations in mobility, dexterity and functional ability which restrict a person’s ability to work and participate in society which in turn affects mental well being as well. According to the data by WHO 20-30% of people across the globe live with a painful musculoskeletal conditions. Pain and restricted mobility are the main features in MSD and the drugs used in contemporary medicine are analgesics, NSAIDS, DMARDS, corticosteroids etc. which are associated with long term adverse-effects. In Ayurveda Classics MSD’s can be related with the various diseases described under Vatavyadhi. Basti is the best line of treatment for treating all types of Vataja disorders. By reviewing the classical texts, it is understood that the Basti reaches in Pakawashaya and from there works on all the organs by virtue of the Virya (~potency) present in Basti dravyas. In this article an attempt has been made to explain effect of Basti chikitsa in the management of musculoskeletal disorders through analysis of various researches performed. Also various research papers available through Pub med, Google scholar, Wikipedia and websites has been compiled in this articles which can be practiced in daily basis that will lead to betterment of the patient’s conditions.
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Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease primarily affecting the spine and sacroiliac joint. Many patients are suffering from this disease from a long time but do not find any authentic treatment. This case illustrates the potential of ayurvedic medications and panchkarma therapies in the management of ankylosing spondylitis. A48 year old man consulted in OPD of CBPACS, with complaints of gradually progressive lowerback pain alongwith stiffness in neck, unable to move neck and rolling himself on the bed & prediagnosed case of ankylosing spondylitis. Treatment was done with ayurvedic medications and panchkarma procedures in two phases. In 1st phase Abhyang, Patrapindpottalisvedana and Nadisvedan for 15 days, in 2nd phase Greevabasti, Patrapindpottalisvedana and Sarvang Vashpasveda were given for 18 days. According to BASFI patient got 30% functional improvement and 16.66% anatomical improvement after first phase and 45% functional improvement and 38.88 % anatomical improvement after second phase treatment
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In India low back ache is one of the most common emerging diseases which are affecting day to day life of people physically as well as psychologically. Low back ache is the second most common disorder causing disability. Among its various causes the most commonly appearing one is Sciatica. Sciatica is a condition in which pain starts from low back and radiates to leg mostly unilateral but in some, it may be bilateral also. In Ayurvedic perspective its features resemble to those of Gridhrasi. In Ayurvedic classics two types of Gridhrasi have been described namely Vataja and Vata-kaphaja. The case study being presented is of a 44yr old male patient suffering from Vataja gridharsi. Basti karma is the choice of treatment in cases of Gridhrasi where as Snehana/ Snigdha svedana is choice of treatment for any Vataja disorder. So, Panchakarma therapy in this case includes Patrapindasveda, Sarvang vashpasveda and Basti therapy along with oral medication assessed on the basis of Oswestry disability index. The results indicate that the patient improved in presenting features up to 68.75% as well as day to day activities were also performed effectively by him.