AVABAHUKA (ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS) IS MANAGED WITH SIROVIRECHANAAND UTTARBHAKTIKA SNEHAPANA: A CASE STUDY

Avabahuka is a disease considered under Vata Vyadhi. It is caused by Vata Dosha with anubandha of Kapha Dosha. In modern, it is similar to Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder joint which is usually known as Frozen shoulder. It is a chronic condition characterized by pain and loss of range of motion. It has a negative impact on quality of life and work performance. In this study, a case of 49 years old female patient complained with pain and restricted movement of the shoulder joint for 2 years. Treatment was given along with Panchakarma procedure for 1 month. She was treated with Udhvartana for 6 days followed by Snehana – Swedana and Shirovirechana with Mahamasha taila along with Uttarbhaktika snehapana. The improvement was assessed on the basis of grading of sign and symptoms and Range of motion (ROM) before and after the treatment.