A Systematic Study of Madhu Tailik Basti in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Abstract

Lumbar spinal stenosis is abnormal narrowing of spinal canal at lumbar region, may occur as a result of progression of spondylotic changes. In this observational clinical study Madhu tailik basti was administered as Yoga basti for a period of 8 days. The Madhu tailik basti provided a highly significant effect on pain, stiffness, pricking sensation, twitching and significant effect on heaviness. SLR test, tenderness and Oswestry disability index showed highly significant effect of treatment. The overall assessment showed; most of the patients, that is 07 patients (70%) were showed marked relieved, followed by 03 patients (30%) were moderately improved after completion of the treatment. The drugs used in Madhu tailik basti are considered as Laghu, Ruksha, Ushna, Teekshna having Vata-kapha shamaka action. Owing to this property, antagonism to Kapha and Vata & the Teekshna Guna of basti help in overcoming the Srotodushti causes potent anti-inflammatory, pain relieving effect. There was improvement in overall functional status after eight days treatment with Madhu tailik basti. The patients can make significant gains in symptoms, SLR angle and Oswestry disability index score in relatively short periods of time. Despite the limitations of this clinical study, conclude that the Madhu tailik basti is a simple and effective treatment modality for Lumbar spinal stenosis without any adverse effects.