Case Study of Conductive Agnikarma with Suvarna Shalaka in management of Tennis Elbow

Abstract

Prakrut Vata responsible for Gati(movements) in our body and Vyana Vayu playing key role. While Vikrut Vata causing Shula(pain), Stambha (stiffness) and disturbs body movements function. If vitiated Vata get Sthansamshraya in Snayu of Kurpara Sandhi by Vata Vardhak Ahara and Vihar its leads to Shula, Stambha, difficulty in gripping by wrist which are the symptoms of Snayughata Vata. This condition can be co-related with Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis is condition linked to over use and muscle strain of the wrist and arm. But the cause is not well understood. The forearm muscle and tendons become damaged from over use, repeating the same motion again and again, which leads to pain & tenderness outside of the elbow and restricted movement of forearm which require treatment for long time. Treatment for this, typically anti-inflammatory analgesic drug steroids injection, physiotherapy, exercise etc and in some cases surgery, But none of these provide satisfactory result. Prolonged use of anti-inflammatory medications, pain relievers, and steroid injections for tennis elbow can lead to adverse effects. A "wait-and-see" approach is often recommended in medical guidelines, focusing on conservative management before considering more invasive treatments Acharya Susruta mention Agnikarma in condition of Ruja (pain) in Snayu (tendon), Mamsa (muscle), Sandhi (joint), Asthi (bone) etc. Hence in this study Conductive Agnikarma with Suvarna Shalaka with Yogaraja Guggulu and tab Ashwagandha in management of Snayugata Vata. An ancient natural pain management and enhanced joint mobility with used of Agnikarma Chikitsha with Suvarna Shalaka.