Efficacy of Tikta Ksheera Basti in management of Katigatvata- A Case Study

Abstract

Human life has become more stressful in this era. Sedentary lifestyle, Occupational Factors like prolonged standing, poor posture etc. are playing a large role in increased prevalence of the common lumbar spinal disorder i.e. Lumbar Spondylosis. In Ayurveda, no special entity can be correlated with Lumbar Spondylosis. It comes under Vataja Nanatmataj Vikara as Katigraha. Since it is a lumbar spinal disorder, it can also be said as Asthyashrita Vikara. Vata Vikara are best treated with Basti and Tikta Ksheer Basti is said to relieve the symptoms of Asthyashrit Vikara. Lumbar Spondylitis is a degenerative disorder of vertebral column, and describes the anterior displacement of a vertebra or the vertebral column in relation to the vertebrae below. It occurs most often in the lumbar spine and produces symptoms such as Low back pain, Painful Lumbar movement, Stiffness in lumbar region, tingling numbness and weakness in Lower limb.in Present case study 24 yrs. female visited OPD of having sign and symptoms of katigatvat. Since 4 months she has taken   allopathic medication, temporary relief got only in pain. After patient was treated with Ayurvedic management and patient get relief in sign and symptoms.