A CLINICAL STUDY ON AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF SANDHIGATVATA W.S.R. TO OSTEOARTHRITIS

Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma*, Dr. Venu Sharma and Dr. Chhavi Jadoun

ABSTRACT

Sandhigata Vata is pathological condition of Sandhi, in which joints are affected by vitiated Vata leading to the
many painful manifestations. It is articular disorder mainly found in elderly people, since this age witnesses Kshaya
of Dhatus. This disease affects routine activities including sitting, walking and any functions involving joint
movements, etc. The potential deformity of joints occurs in Sandhigata Vata mainly knee joints. The condition
resembles symptoms of osteoarthritis according to modern science. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease which
also affects weight-bearing joints. Vata Dosha plays a major role in the symptoms of disease amongst many
features Shool Pradhana Vedana is the primary clinical feature of Sandhigata Vata. This article presents a study
involving successful management of Sandhigatavata using Ayurvedic Neuro Therapy. Study aimed to improve the
range of motion in the knee joint and alleviate the severity of the condition. Ayurvedic Neuro Therapy;
administered twice daily which included Alabu, Ghatiyantra, Suksham Agnikarma, Janu Basti, Swedan and
Abhyang. Therapy improved disease symptoms appreciably affirming the success of Ayurvedic Neuro Therapy in
Sandhigatavata.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Sandhigatavata, Osteoarthritis, Neuro Therapy, Joint.