Ayurvedic management of Sandhivat - A Case Study

Abstract

Knee arthritis is the analogy of Vatavyadhi termed as Sandhivata in Ayurveda possessing similar symptoms like pain, limited range of motion, crepitus with bony enlargement. Vata is vitiated by Rooksha Aahar (Dry food material) and Ativyaama (Excessive exercise). It mostly affects the body's weight-bearing joints, particularly the knee, hip, and lumbar spine Sandhigata Vata is the most frequent type of articular condition, and it makes daily activities like walking, dressing, and bathing difficult for the person. Shula, Sotha, Vata Poornadriti Sparsha and difficulties flexion and extension of the Sandhi are the most common symptoms of the condition. The allopathic treatment provides the symptomatic relief but the underlined pathology remains untreated due to absence of effective therapy and also giving rise to many side effects, toxic effects and adverse reactions.