Abstract

Dr. Ishan M. Borkar*, Dr. Aishwarya M. Ranade and Dr. Kanchan J. Shahu

ABSTRACT

Lumbar spondylosis is a degenerative disease where degeneration occurs in lumbar vertebrae, intervertebral disc and joints, characterized by loss of hydration of disc by formation of osteophytes manifesting lumbar spondylosis. As per Ayurved, Vata situated in Kati increases due to various causes, such as lack of proper lifestyle, maintaining of imperfect postures for long time etc. leads to manifestation of Kati Graha which is correlated as Lumbar Spondylosis. 28/f of low back pain with stiffness in Kati since 20 days visited clinic. On examination there was occasional pain with stiffness lasting from 05 minutes to half hour, pain increases during lifting heavy objects, personal care (washing, dressing etc), with positive radiological changes like osteopenia with mild to moderate changes of lumber spondylosis with intervertebral disc space between 11-12, 12-13 & L5-S1 vertebra is reduced. The patient was given Ayurved treatment for 01 month i.e Maharasnadi Kwath, Tab. Rasa Rajeshwar Rasa and Mahanarayan Taila Abhyanga with Infrared Radiation therapy for 30 minutes. Patient advised to follow Pathyapathya i.e drink warm water, avoid lifting heavy object etc. The patient was assessed for improvement in signs symptoms and quality life. Present case highlights potential of Ayurved intervention in managing lumbar spondylosis.