Abstract

*Dr. Nitu Tegta, Dr. Priya Pathak and Prof. D. K. Mishra

ABSTRACT

Frozen shoulder, also known as Peri-arthritis or Adhesive capsulitis causes a significant loss in range of motion typically occurs in cycle of 3 stages. It predominantly occurs in females in their fifties. In textual references of Ayurveda Frozen Shoulder is closely related to Avabahuka. In this condition, Vata is localized in the shoulder region, getting aggravated, dries up the bindings (ligaments) of the shoulders, constricts the Siras present there and causes Avabahuka. In Ayurveda various para-surgical procedures were mentioned for diseases of Vata and Kapha. The most common treatment for frozen shoulder is mobility, exercises and anti-inflammatory drugs. Panchkarma procedures have also found effective and safe in the management of the disease but these treatment modalities are costly, require a professional skilled person and are not easy to carry out at any place at any time. The main purpose of this case study is to find a cost effective, safe and easy procedure for the management of the disease. A forty five year old female patient diagnosed as Avabahuka; presented with pain (Shoola), stiffness (Stabdhata) and restricted movement (Bahupraspanditahara) in left shoulder was reported in Swasthvritta O.P.D. In this disease treatment can be done with Krishna Mrittika along with Yogic practices. Krishna Mrittika has anti-inflammatory property as mentioned in classical text by Acharya Sharangdhara while Yogic practices are also helpful in removing the stiffness of the joint.