Efficacy Of Dashmoola Kwath Kati Basti In The Management Of Katigraha (w.s.r. To Non Specific Low Back Pain) – A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Concern for Golbal Healthcare: Low back pain (LBP) is a global healthcare concern causing more global disability than any other medical condition. Katigraha (Non-specific low back pain) is an important clinical, social, economic and public health problem affecting the population worldwide.1

Early Degeneration: The faulty dietary habits, extremes of sedentary life style, wrong sitting posture, continuous sitting work are making the body prone to early degeneration nowadays.

High Prevalance: Low back pain is estimated at 60% to 70% in industrialized countries (one-year prevalence 15% to 45%, adult incidence 5% per year).2  Age-standardized prevalance of  Non Specific Low Back Pain is higher in females than males.

Enhance quality of life: The fundamental purpose of the research is to enhance life quality.

Through the application of medicated oils and warm herbal preparations, Kati Basti effectively targets the lower back muscles, ligaments and joints, thereby reducing stress, stiffness and inflammation by enhancing circulation, encouraging tissue healing  and re-establishing the balance of  Vata dosha which is frequently associated with musculoskeletal diseases based on Ayurvedic principles .

Its importance as a beneficial therapeutic intervention for people with low back pain is highlighted by its non-invasive nature and capacity to offer both short-term and long-term relief. Administrating Kwath Kati Basti may help in reducing symptoms of Katigraha similar to that in Taila Kati Basti.

Dashmoola Kwath Kati Basti aims to alleviate exacerbated Vata and Kapha dosha, the Ayurvedic principles associated with movement. Kwath Kati Basti also nourishes and regenerates tissues, increasing general healing and flexibility.

The herbal infusion penetrates deeply into the lower back muscles, ligaments, and joints, increasing circulation and reducing pain and stiffness which is easy to prepare without compromising its medicinal qualities .

High Quality Studies Inavailability:  There is lack of high-quality studies in the field of Kwath Kati Basti.

Hence good quality clinical research is required to prove its therapeutic advantages and understand its mechanism of action.

Cost Effectiveness:  Dashmoola Kwath Kati Basti will be less expensive than Dashmoola Taila Kati Basti.

Effectiveness of Kwath Kati Basti over Taila Kati Basti:

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of Dashmoola Kwath Kati Basti application over Dashmoola Taila Kati Basti, on Pain Severity, Physical Function, Trunk ROM, and Quality Of Life in people with non-specific low back pain .