Abstract

NOVEL AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO SANDHIVATA OSTEOARTHRITIS

Dr. Savitri Soni*, Dr. Sanjay Shukla and Dr. Rupendra Chandrakar

Abstract

As per Ayurveda concept, the imbalance of basic constituents causes different diseases. The equilibrium of different fundamental elements in the body is the indication of good health. The joint diseases are emerging main health problem in the present era and the disease of joints which involves Asthi and Majjavahastroto Dushti are considered Sandhivata as Sandhigat roga. The current life style not only disturb the healthy Ahar (Diet) but Vihar (daily exercise etc.) also. Elderly age, unhealthy diet like junk food and messy journey by automobiles etc. overall aggravates disease like Sandhivata. The “Dhatukshaya” leads to aggravation of Vata and the aggravated Vata gets accumulated in the joints (Sandhi) resulting in Sandhivata and patient suffer from severe pain and impairment.

Keywords: Sandhivata, Osteoarthritis, Sandhigat roga, Diagnosis, Prognosis Ayurved.