Ayurvedic Management of Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain W.S.R Kati Shoola – A Case Report

Abstract

Low back pain is the leading cause of activity limitation and work absence worldwide, including in families, communities, industries, and governments. It is a prevalent condition afflicts about 84% of people in developing countries at some point in their lifetime. An Ayurvedic classical term such as Kati Shoola describes low back pain. Low back pain is pain, tension, or rigidity between the 12th rib posteriorly and the gluteal line. Non-specific LBP (NSLBP) is defined as tension, soreness and stiffness of unknown aetiology in the lower back region with joint, disc and connective tissue involvement potentially contributing to symptoms. Treatment modalities like Snehana (oleation), Swedana (sudation), Basthi Karma (medicated enema), Agnikarma (therapeutic cauterisation), Lepa (local application) etc. In this case, Basthi, Alabu, Physiotherapy's integrative approach, along with Yogaraj Guggulu, Rasnasaptaka Kashaya, and Hingwasthaka Choorna has been selected for managing NSLBP. The present study concludes that the integrative approach of Ayurveda and Physiotherapy helps manage NSLBP.