Management of Sandhigata Vata (Cervical Spondylosis) by Agnikarma with Lauha Shalaka - An Observational Pilot study

  • Harish Daga Assistant Professor, Dept. of Shalya Tantra, Parul Ayurved College, Limbda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
  • Nilesh Jethava Associate Professor Dept. of Shalya Tantra, Parul Ayurved college, Limbda, Vadodara, Gujarat
  • Hemant Toshikhane Professor, Dept. of Shalya Tantra, Parul Ayurved College, Limbda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Keywords: Agnikarma, Cervical Spondylosis. Lauha shalaka, Sandhigatavata, Para-surgery

Abstract

Sandhigata vata is a clinical condition in which structural as well as functional disarrangement takes place in the joints. Sandhigata Vata can be identifying as a disease of Sandhi (Joint) with symptoms of Sandhishoola, Sandhishotha and Akunchana Prasarana Pravrittiscavedana and in the later stage HantiSandhigatah.In the context of Ayurveda some clinical condition mimics with Cervical Spondylosis like Manyastambha, Manyagraha, Grivastambha, Viswachi. But in these disorders no degenerative changes takes place. Sandhigata Vata is the only disease which can be strongly appropriate with Cervical Spondylosis. Cervical Spondylosis is a general term for age-related wear and tear affecting the cervical vertebrae in neck. As the discs dehydrate and shrink, bone spurs and other signs of osteoarthritis develop. Agnikarma having anti Vata Kappa property like Ushna, Sukshma, Ashukarigunamay be helpful to relives pain and muscle spasm instantly so it can be used to treat cervical Spondylosis.It is a non-pharmacological, Para surgical technique which gives instant relief to the patients of Sandhigatavata – Cervical Spondylosis.

Published
2018-04-05
How to Cite
Daga, H., Jethava, N., & Toshikhane, H. (2018, April 5). Management of Sandhigata Vata (Cervical Spondylosis) by Agnikarma with Lauha Shalaka - An Observational Pilot study. International Journal of AYUSH Case Reports, 2(1), 36-42. Retrieved from https://www.ijacare.in/index.php/ijacare/article/view/21
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Short Communication