Ayurveda for Low Back Ache

Diseases of spine arc common and painful condition which affects the spine. More than 10 million case of low back pain are reported in India per year. It is a common disorder which involves muscles, nerves and bones of back. Men and Women are equally affected by this disease.

20%. of orthopedic cases are spinal disorder, and pain of this disease will be severe based on the cause of disease. Hence dissatisfied and annxious patient will go after different treatment modalities.

By giving systematic treatment in Ayurveda, it is possible to reduce signs and symptoms of disease up to 90%.

This book consists of diseases which are occurring due to Low Back Ache including Ayurveda and Modern concepts along with examinations, investigations and treatments.

This work includes some case reports. Along with treatments given and its result after the treatment.

Dr. Rajasre. G. did her B.A.M.S. and P.G. in Salya Tantra from Alva's Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri She started her career as Asistant Professor in Vishnu Ayurveda College, Shoranur in the year 2010. Joined as Assistant Professor in Government Aurvedic College, Thiruvananathapuram in 2012 and is presently working as Assistant Professor at Government Ayurvedic College, Tripunithura.

She is also the Author of Text book “Anorectal Disorders Ayurvedic Approach”. She has writtem many articles in regional Language as well as in peer reviewed journal.

A pillar or column in structural engineering helps to give shape and hold the structures. Such column helps to maintain building's shape along with weight bearing and balancing. The vertebral column of human body plays such a type of structural and functional importance. On that Lumbar region, vertebrae connecting and stabilizing upper major trunk portion with lower pelvic girdle. This area from adult to old age always prone to various stress and strains leading to different health problems.

"Ayurveda for Low Back Ache" by Dr Rajasree.G is exclusively illustrating anatomical and physiological importance of lumbar region along with various clinical conditions. The diseases are discussed elaborately with an outlook on Ayurvedic and modern interpretations. The causes, lakshanas, Samprapthi, Samprapthi ghatakas, chikitsa sutra, medicines, various treatment procedures, padhyaapathya, Ahara vihararas are systematically presented with valuable references. This book is very much useful for medical students, Teachers and Practitioners.

Dr. Rajasree.G, a young dynamic enthusiastic teacher, Scholar, Surgeon who born and brought up in a traditional Ayurveda family had systematically placed all details of is back problems in this extraordinary brilliant work. This will help all medical knowledge seekers to get an insight on lumbar area disease conditions.

Author deserves all appreciation and gratitude to bring out such an extremely important work to the society. I wish her all success to this work along with God may help to bring out more such great contributions to the medical field.

Diseases of spine is common and painful condition which affects the spine. More than 10 million cases are reported in India per year. It is a common disorder which involves muscles, nerves and bones of back. Men and women are equally affected by this disease. Back ache are commonly affected between the age group 40 - 80 years.

Functions of spine include structural support, movement and protection of certain body tissues.

20% of orthopedic cases are spinal disorder and pain of this disease will be severe based on cause of diseases. Hence dissatisfied and anxious patient will go behind different treatment modalities.

By giving systematic treatment in Ayurveda, it is possible to reduce signs and symptoms of disease up to 90%.

The present work is a small step to explain the diseases which are occurring due to low back ache including Ayurveda and modern concepts along with examinations, investigations and treatments.

This work includes some case reports along with treatments given and its result after the treatment.

This will be useful to graduates, post graduates as well as practitioners to update their knowledge. I am sure the readers will be kind to suggest any improvements which shall be heartily accepted and incorporated in the next edition.

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