Scoliosis is the sideways curve in the spine. It is most often diagnosed in early adolescence.
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SCOLIOSIS
- CAUSES OF SCOLIOSIS
- PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF SCOLIOSIS
- DIAGNOSIS OF SCOLIOSIS
- TREATMENTS FOR SCOLIOSIS
- PROGNOSIS OF SCOLIOSIS
- COMPLICATIONS OF SCOLIOSIS
- SCOLIOSISAND AYURVEDA
- NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES OF SCOLIOSIS
- PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF SCOLIOSIS
- SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS OF SCOLIOSIS
- LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SCOLIOSIS
- AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS OF SCOLIOSIS
- CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR SCOLIOSIS
- AYURVEDIC LOCAL TREATMENT FOR SCOLIOSIS
- AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT FOR SCOLIOSIS
- AYURVEDIC SHODHANA TREATMENT FOR SCOLIOSIS
- COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR SCOLIOSIS
- HOME REMEDIES FOR SCOLIOSIS
- DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR SCOLIOSIS
- YOGA FOR SCOLIOSIS
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SCOLIOSIS
- Pain in the back
- Pain, numbness or weakness in the legs
- Uneven waist
- Uneven shoulder
CAUSES OF SCOLIOSIS
- Complications of past surgeries
- Traumatic injuries in the spine
- Infections
- Cerebral palsy
- Arthritis
- Disc degeneration
- Ankylosing spondylosis
- Spinal cord abnormalities
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF SCOLIOSIS
Embryological malformation in the spine causes congenital scoliosis. Age-related wear and tear in the disc is the cause of adult scoliosis. Vertebral abnormalities cause curvature in the spine.
DIAGNOSIS OF SCOLIOSIS
- Inspection
- Palpation
- Movements
- X – rays
- MRI
- CT Scan
TREATMENTS FOR SCOLIOSIS
- Physiotherapy
- A few cases may require surgery
- Wearing a brace
PROGNOSIS OF SCOLIOSIS
- Prognosis is based on the degree of curvature and condition of the patient
COMPLICATIONS OF SCOLIOSIS
- Permanent nerve damage
- Persistent pain
- Breathing difficulty in case of severe scoliosis
SCOLIOSISAND AYURVEDA
- In Ayurveda, scoliosis is managed based on the treatment of Vata vyadhi or a Vata dosha imbalance disorder.
- It is manifested as katigraha (low backache)
- Vata vyadhi can be correlated to neurological or neuromuscular disorders. The causes and pathogenesis of diseases caused by vitiation of Vata dosha, in general, are the exclusive cause and pathogenesis ofpain, numbness, and tingling sensation.
NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES OF SCOLIOSIS
- Excess consumption of ununctuous, cold food
- Excessive physical exercise.
- Suppression of natural urges.
- Trauma
- Injuries
PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF SCOLIOSIS
- Dull intermittent pain and numbness in the low back region on movement.
SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS OF SCOLIOSIS
- Vata, pitta and kapha dosha move through all channels of circulation. Due to the subtle nature of vata it impels the remaining two doshas.
- The aggravated vata having provoked these two doshas, exacerbated and fills up the empty channels and moved greatly inside them or by getting enveloped by the other doshas.
- The aggravated vata resides in the spinal column and produces curvature of the spine along with different kinds of aches and pains.
LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SCOLIOSIS
- Toda – Pain
- Sada – weakness
- Numbness
AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS OF SCOLIOSIS
- Pain associated with traumatic injuries is difficult to cure – krichra sadhya
CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR SCOLIOSIS
Ayurvedic local treatment for scoliosis
- Pain-relieving lepa application
- Valuka svedam – local fermentation
- Kateevasthi-panchaguna taila
- Kateepichu-Sahacharadi tailam
AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT FOR SCOLIOSIS
- Dasamoolarishtam
- Gandha tailam along with milk
- Rasaraj ras
- Laksha guggulu
- Trayodasanga guggulu
- Mahayogaraja guggulu
AYURVEDIC SHODHANA TREATMENT FOR SCOLIOSIS
- NASYA-Ksheerabala
- VASTHI-Erandamooladi yapana vasthi
- SNEHAVIRECHANAM-Eranda tailam
COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR SCOLIOSIS
Internal administration
- Balarishtam
- Gandha tailam
- Rasaraj ras
- Laksha guggulu
- Trayodasanga guggulu
- Mahayogaraja guggulu
External application
- Sahacharadi tailam
- Panchaguna tailam
- Mahanarayana tailam
HOME REMEDIES FOR SCOLIOSIS
- Heat application on the affected area with a towel dipped in hot water
- Massage the painful area ( NOT too much pressure )
DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR SCOLIOSIS
- Avoid food items that produce vata dosha imbalance like cold and dry food, hard to digest. Because vata imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
- Consume easily digestible food items, cow’s milk
- Avoid heavy exercises which further aggravate the conditions.
- Oil massage on affected area advised. Which alleviates vata dosha
- Take proper rest after exercise.
YOGA FOR SCOLIOSIS
- Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – calms the mind and gets relief from aches and pains
The patient needs to be seated in a meditative posture with the head and spine erect, and the body relaxed. The patient has to close one nostril (e.g. left nostril if using the right hand and vice versa) with the thumb and exhale completely through the other nostril. Again, he will have to breathe in deeply through the other nostril while the opposite nostril is still closed with the thumb.
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Dr. Rajesh Nair,
Expert,
Ayurveda Medicine, India
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