ABSTRACT

Adult scoliosis is defined as a spinal deformity in a skeletally mature patient. Adult scoliosis can be separated into four major groups. Back pain associated with degenerative scoliosis usually begins gradually and is linked with activity. The curvature of the spine in this form of scoliosis is often relatively minor. The treatment is tailored to the specific symptomatology of the patient by using Physiotherapy, manipulation, and needling can be used to treat pain, together with spinal bracing. Scoliosis-specific exercises should be prescribed and corrective postures should be encouraged during daily activities to improve the sagittal and coronal spinal imbalances. Surgery may only be advised when conservative methods fail to alleviate pain associated with the condition. Hence controversy remains over the role of surgical intervention in patients with this disease. Aim: To comprehend the effectiveness of the Agnikarm management (Thermal Cautery) in Scoliosis. Material and method: A 48-year-old patient comes in Kayachikitsa OPD of Parul Ayurveda Hospital with c/o pain in calf muscle with mild deviation of spine along with asymmetrical gaitand difficulty in walking due to pain since 7 to 8 months and was advised to admit in KC IPD. Patient was given panchkarma treatment with internal medicine but he didn’t get relief in pain. then agnikarma was planned. Observation and result: SLR and Femoral nerve stretch test was negative after doing agnikarma along with radiological changes shows changes in spinal curvature and reduction in WOMAC score from 30.20 % to 13.54 %. Conclusion: The present case study revealed that among all Ayuveda treatments like panchkarma and internal medicine, Agnikarma provides good relief in pain management. Contribution: Agnikarma can contribute to improve lifestyle of patient suffering from neurological and musculoskeletal disorder. Keywords: Scoliosis, Agnikarma, Thermal cautery, Ayurvedic management, anushashtra karma
Publication date: 01/03/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.3.8789