Clinical Study of the role of Abhyanga, Katitarpana and Basti in the Management of Katigatavata with special reference to Low Back Pain

Authors

  • Dr. BHARAT SHESHRAO TOMPE Tompe MUHS Nashik
  • Dr R H Amilkanthwar Amilkanthwar muhs Nashik

Keywords:

low back pain, Katigatavata, Abhyanga, Basti

Abstract

Background: Katigatavata   can be correlated with the acute low back pain which is the fifth most common reason for all physician visits. Over a lifetime 80% of people have lower back pain. Ayurveda is a life science not merely to cure the diseases but primarily prevent the diseases. This is the mother science of all the health sciences present till date. Aim:1. To study the patients of Katigatavat (katishula) Specially in particular of low back pain. 2. To study the efficacy of abhyanga and katitarpana and Basti in the management of Katigatavata. Methodology: 50 patients of either sex, age-35 to 70 yrs having low back pain were selected. Abhyanga, Katitarpana and Basti all three therapies were administered to the patients for 3 months. Assessment was done before and after the trial. Results- In this study significant symptomatic relief at the end of therapy is observed and an overall improvement in the quality of life was evident. There was no significant alteration in hematological and biochemical parameters at the end of therapy. Conclusion -This study indicates that the role of abhyanga, katitarpana and Basti therapy is very essential and important to reduce pain and stiffness in low back pain. Very encouraging results occurred at the end of study.

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Published

2023-02-16

How to Cite

Tompe, D. B. S. T., & Amilkanthwar, D. R. H. A. (2023). Clinical Study of the role of Abhyanga, Katitarpana and Basti in the Management of Katigatavata with special reference to Low Back Pain. Ayurline: International Journal of Research in Indian Medicine, 7(01). Retrieved from https://ayurline.in/index.php/ayurline/article/view/731