Massage and fomentation therapy in Low back pain

Phase 3

Not yet recruiting

Conditions: Spondylopathy in diseases classified elsewhere. Ayurveda Condition: Vatavyadhih,

Brief Summary: - Svedana is beneficial in Vata-Kaphaja disorders.Charaka included Svedana under Shadupakarma which means Svedana can be performed as pradhana karma also in various ailments independently.As per various studies conducted in different institutions across India, Patra Pinda Sveda and Chincha Lavana Pinda Sveda have been found to be very effective in the pain management. Chincha Lavana Pinda Sveda is very cost effective as compared to Patra Pinda Sveda, which is ideal for the socio-economic condition of patients across India. Considering the above fact that Chincha Lavana Pinda Sveda may be beneficial at par with Patra Pinda Sveda, a detailed comparative study of both in the context of Katigraha has to be conducted.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

1 Patients fit for Svedana karma 2 Patients presenting with signs and symptoms of Kati Graha.

Exclusion Criteria

1 Patients with injury to Lumbar spine,traumatic and congenital deformities condition of the Spine 2 Patients complaining of radiating pain,numbness and tingling sensation.
3 Patient with skin allergies/diseases and with sensitive skin Patient unfit for Svedana karma.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To reduce	day 22
Rujam and Sthambha	day 22
pain assessment by Defense and pain veterans scale	day 22

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Samyag swinna Lakshana	7 days

Locations (1): Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College and Hospital
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Thiruvallur, TAMIL NADU, India
Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College and Hospital
🇮🇳Thiruvallur, TAMIL NADU, India
Dr C Muthunagai
Principal investigator
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