Article: MANAGEMENT OF FROZEN SHOULDER WITH AYURVEDA: A CASE STUDY

Article Category: Case Reports

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.156189

Pages: 38-41

Author: Smita Naram *, Komal Gawali

Abstract: Introduction: Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a prevalent ailment of the shoulder joint marked by rigidity and discomfort. It frequently arises following shoulder traumas, surgical procedures, or in individuals with other systemic disorders. In Ayurveda, frozen shoulder is ascribed to a Vata dosha imbalance, which governs mobility and communication. This imbalance may lead to the accumulation of toxins in the shoulder joint, causing inflammation and rigidity. Ayurveda therapy for frozen shoulder aim to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and restore balance in the Vata Dosha by dietary modifications, lifestyle alterations, and herbal remedies. A male patient with age 73 years reported to Ayushakti Ayurved Pvt. Ltd., with complaints of restricted movement of the left shoulder, accompanied with dull throbbing discomfort and an inability to handle a glass of water with the left hand. He was diagnosed as frozen shoulder and was treated with medications naley Painmukti tablet and Rasnadi guggul tablet of Ayushakti. He was given local systemic interventions such as anti-clog paste massage, heat fomentation, shoulder dhara, raktamokshana (hirudotherapy) and few dietary and lifestyle modifications. After the complete therapy patient found significant results from stiffness and tenderness. The range of left shoulder was increased from adduction 30⁰-90⁰, abduction 40⁰-90⁰, flexion 40⁰-90⁰ and extension 30⁰-90⁰ within span of 20 days. He was given dietary modifications as no meat, low salt, low sugar and low calories diet. The medications along with Panchakarma and lifestyle modifications has been proved to give significant results in case of frozen shoulder.

Keyword: Frozen shoulder, Avabahuka, Marma therapy, Raktamokshana