Open label single arm clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Prishta Pichu with Prasarini Taila in Kati Graha.

In today’s fast-paced era of modernization, we are seeinglifestyle shifts like excessive mobile and computer usage, prolonged sittingwith poor posture, long periods of uninterrupted work, and extensive travel.These habits can put undue pressure on the spine and increase the risk ofinjury. Low back pain is a common health issue that affects millions of peopleworldwide. The recent prevalence rates of low back pain show point prevalenceis approximately 48%, annual prevalence is approximately 51%, lifetimeprevalence is approximately 66%. Katigraha is an important clinical, social,economic and public health problem affecting the population. It falls withinthe spectrum of Vataja Nanatmaja Vyadhis, characterized by pain and stiffnessin the Kati Pradesha. Spine is a single entity which is made up of 33vertebrae, 23 intervertebral discs, various muscles, ligaments and connectivetissues. The intrinsic muscles such as erector spinae group of muscles andligaments such as anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments run throughoutthe length of spine. The spine’s integrity depends significantly on thestrength, flexibility, and coordination of the back muscles. The local katibasti or kati pichu treatments target only a small portion of the spine, coveringapproximately 10-15% of the back region. Whereas the proposed prishta pichutherapy offers an aid in comprehensive strengthening of the spine by addressingthe entire spine and back area. Although Prishta pichu is practised, there isno sufficient research has been done on this procedure. Thus, for currentstudy, Prishta pichu is taken in kati graha cases to know its clinicalefficacy.