HOLISTIC APPROACH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF AVABAHUK W.S.R. TO FROZEN SHOULDER - A CASE STUDY

Avabahuka is said to be codition which affects amsa sandhi or shoulder joint it arises from Vata dosha it is closely related with frozen shoulder in modern science. Ayurveda offers various therapeutic approaches for its management. This article presents a case report highlighting the effectiveness of Mahamashatailam Pratimarsha Nasya, Patrapinda sweda and shaman aushadhi along with physical exercise of shoulder joint in the management of Avabahuka in routine clinical practice. For assessment, clinical symptoms of Avabahuka were evaluated based on Amsa sandhi shoola(pain in shoulder joint), Amsa sandhi stabdhata(stiffness in shoulder joint), Bahupraspandaahara (restricted arm movement).The severity of these symptoms was graded on scale from 0-3, Gradual improvement was observed in range of motion of shoulder joint over a time. The study suggests that Mahamashaailam Pratimarsha Nasya Karma, Patrapinda sweda along with shaman aushadhi chikitsa and some exercises can be effective in alleviating the symptoms of Avabahuka.