Article: AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF LOW BACK PAIN WITH MODIFIED ABHYANGA: A CASE STUDY

Article Category: Case Reports

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.1206159

Pages: 1-2

Author: Resmi Babu K *, Smitha

Abstract: Low back pain is one of the widespread health problems and the leading cause of activity limitation and work absence worldwide. Among the types of low back pain, low back pain due to mechanical causes is more common. Abhyanga is an effective treatment for low back pain, which can be done as an OPD level treatment without causing much financial burden.  Though it is a widely practised procedure, we did not explore its possibilities properly. Abhyanga can be modified by incorporating other massage techniques like Swedish massage for better application. Cupping is a variety of tapotement massage techniques of a Swedish massage. Abhyanga performed along with the cupping massage techniques is very effective in managing low back pain. A 45year old lady patient came to OPD complaining of low back pain. On examination, stooping posture during her work hours was concluded as the reason for the pain. She was treated with modified Abhyanga with moorchita tilataila for seven days. The procedure duration was 20 minutes. Treatment was found to be effective after treatment and after follow up as her symptoms wholly vanished.

Keyword: Low Back Pain, Abhyangam, Cupping (Tapotement) massage technique