EFFECT OF MARMA CHIKITSA IN FROZEN SHOULDER (AVBAHUKA): A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Marma Chikitsa is an ancient healing system from India and has roots in Ayurveda and martial arts traditions, particularly Kalaripayattu ("practice in the arts of the battlefield."). The word "Marma (vital points)" refers to vital energy points in the body, and "Chikitsa (Treatments)" means treatment or therapy. Marma Chikitsa is a therapeutic practice involving manipulating and stimulating these vital points to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. The present case is of a Frozen shoulder also known as adhesive capsulitis. The condition severely affected the movement of the shoulder joint. The patient has no history of recent trauma or any metabolic disorder like Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension or thyroid disorders. Treatment of Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) with medications and surgery is a very tedious job for the physician/surgeons. The condition is similar to Avbahuka, in Ayurvedic literature. The patient's main concern was pain and restriction in the movement of the shoulder joint. In the present case study, marma Chikitsa has been employed in the case of frozen shoulder and the results were very encouraging. This case report suggests that Marmachikitsa should considered an effective option for the medical and surgical management of frozen shoulder cases.