The Effect of Yogic Practices and Siddha Treatments for Lumbar Spondylosis: A Case Report

Lumbar spondylosis is the degeneration of the spinal column from any cause. In the more narrow sense, it refers to spinal osteoarthritis. Yoga is an art and science of healthy living. It is one part of the Siddha system. It develops into a separate field and treating diseases. As per yogic scriptures, the practice of yoga leads to the union of individual consciousness with that of the Universal Consciousness. This is a case of lumbar spondylosis treated with yoga asana and Siddha medicine in an OP set up. The patient was given Siddha medicine in the form of internal oral and topical application. The present case report showed promotive effects of Siddha and yogic intervention on lumbar spondylosis.