Ayurvedic Management of Avabahuka (Frozen Shoulder): A Case Study

Abstract

In present technological era many diseases are not life threatening but it creates hurdle in day-to-day life. Avabahuka (Frozen shoulder/adhesive capsulitis) is one of the diseases which hitch daily routine work of person by pain and stiffness in shoulder joint. In   the general population estimated incidence of frozen shoulder is 2%-5%. Usually occur more in women than man and mostly develop between the age of 40 to 60yrs. In Ayurveda it is described in Vatavyadhi. When aggravated Vata located at the base of the shoulder (Ansha Mula) constricts Siras. Due to this movement of shoulder joint is restricted it is called as Avabahuka. It can be corelated with Frozen shoulder (Adhesive capsulitis). A Female patient aged 54 years came with complaint of Pain at the right shoulder region radiating till the elbow joint. Also face difficulty during movement of right hand Since 3 months. She gets temporary relief in pain-by-pain killer medicine but after some time pain increased again. So, she came to parul ayurved hospital for ayurvedic treatment. Patient was treated by Sarvanga Abhyanga with Mahanarayana Taila, Nadi Swedana, Upanaha with Rasna and Kushta, Greeva Basti by Karpasasthyadi Taila, Nasya with Anu Taila and intake of Ayurvedic medicines Cap.Cervilon and Trayodashang Guggulu. Shoulder Pain (Amsa Sandhi Shoola) measured by VAS (Visual Analogue scale ,0–10scale) and Range of movements measured by Goniometer before and after treatment. all parameters show significant result. Patient get significant improvement in pain and shoulder movement After treatment