Efficacy of Comprehensive Ayurveda Management of Vertebral Disc Lesions (Asthyasrayee Vata) by Panchakarma Therapies and Herbomineral Formulations

Abstract

The Vertebral disc lesions affect nearly 80% of the people at some point in their lives like, spondylosis (Cervical/Thoracic/Lumbar) and PID. It is the most common causes of job related disability leading to missed work and the second most common neurological ailment. Raised incidence of these disorders are observed probably resulted from extensive vehicular riding, uneven roads, irregular dietetic habits , irregular postures, insufficient sleep, injuries to vertebras, leads to loss of cushion action in between vertebral bodies. Many times patients get moderate to severe pain in lumbar or cervical region. It affects day to day activities and also leads to incurable problems like spondylolithiasis, spinal canal stenosis, sacralization, Cauda Equina Syndrome etc., which has drawn attention of researchers and scientist.

In charak samhita sutra sthan the importance of Samshodhan Chikitsa has been mentioned. Taking these things in to consideration efforts have been made to treat the patients of vertebral disc lesions with Panchakarma therapy and Herbomineral Formulations.

On the basis of findings and observations obtained after completion of current project it can be concluded that vertebral disc lesions are progressive degenerative conditions in which vata at its own Ashaya (Asthi-Sandhi) gets provoked and as it belongs to Madhyam Rogamarga treatment becomes challenging .

Comprehensive Ayurveda management of vertebral disc lesions by panchkarma therapies and herbomineral formulations.This attempt possibly finds solutions which can delay or even prevent surgical intervenation as Sandhis are sites of Marma. It is an effective, simple, safe treatment modality for vertebral disc lesion.