CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF YOGASANAS IN MANAGEMENT OF POST LSCS BACKACHE

Abstract

Post lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) backache is one of the commonest complaints in women. The incidences of LSCS are markedly rising mainly due to modern life style like high stress full jobs, working and travelling for several hours, lack of exercise, delayed marriages. During the last decade there has been two to three fold rises in the incidence from the initial rate of about 10%. Spinal anaesthesia is preferred for its safety. Spinal anaesthesia is a technique of introducing anaesthetic drugs into the subarachnoid space to abolish temporarily the sensory and motor functions of several groups of spinal nerves. Spinal anaesthesia recently has gained popularity for caesarean section. The change in attitude that has taken place is related to an increased awareness that regional block methods are safer for both mother and infant. Although spinal (subarachnoid) anaesthesia is the most reliable types of regional block methods, the possibility of complications has long been recognized. Among reported cases 13.2% patients suffer from low backache in post caesarean life due to needle trauma of spinal anaesthesia. Contemporary and traditional management together can improve this condition. This paper reviews the efficacy of yogasanas for relieving post LSCS backache.