Ayurveda and Shoulder Pain
A frozen shoulder can be caused due to heart or lung problems and also diabetes, especially in people aged over 40 years. It is more common in women,says Dr K Sudha Asokan. According to ayurveda, a frozen shoulder is known as Ababahuka . It is pure vata roga. Vitiated vata dosha absorbs the fluid (kapha)of the joint causing Ababahuka. Stiff, painful shoulder with progressive limitation of movement begins gradually and worsen over time . Pain often worst at night and when lying on affected side. Patient has difficulty with normal daily tasks Usually occurs on one side. It can spread to the other shoulder . Happens mostly to people in their 40s, 50s and 60 s. More common in women. May be due to synovitis, rupture of capsule or a lesion in muscle complex round the joint, specially in the supraspinatus. There may be history of trauma , arm immobilized in a specific position for long. Heart or lung problems can be linked to shoulder pain. Cardiac surgery could lead to frozen shoulder. Diabetes is a common associated condition. If frozen shoulder caused by secondary group, Panchkarma and Kerala therapy are very effective. Ayurveda treatment aims to bring vitiated vata in equilibrium. Most popular Kerala therapy is pizhichil (squeezing of medicated oil with the help of cotton cloth all over the body along with massage. Elakizhi: Special herbal pack massage with pizhichil gives strength to the muscle and improves the shoulder mobility. Nasyam: Popular panch karma therapy for all urdhvajatrugata roga.Duration : 7,14,21 days therapy course depending on the severity of symptoms along with oral medicines for 3-4 months. A careful clinical examination is necessary as many diseases are often present with musculoskeletal symptoms. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Ayurveda-therapy-for-shoulder-pain/articleshow/7109424.cms