INTEGRATING AYURVEDA AND SUJOK THERAPY FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF CARPEL TUNNEL SYNDROME: A CASE STUDY

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome is most common focal mononeuropathy in the upper extremities typically caused by compression of the median nerve due to structural abnormalities within the carpel tunnel. According to the importance of anatomy CTS can be co-related with Manibandhasthita Snayugata Vata Vikar (wrist joint). The article details a case of a 56-year-old female who presented with bilateral upper limb weakness, pin and needle pricking pain, tingling and numbness in the median nerve distribution after conducting provocative tests and BCTQs assessments. The patient underwent treatment with Sujok therapy and Ayurvedic modalities such as Snehan (Oleation): Swedan (Sudation): Basti (Therapeutic enema): Upnah (Poultice) and Shaman Chikitsa (Palliative medications). These interventions effectively reduce the severity of CTS, suggesting selected treatment approaches can effectively manage CTS and potentially avoiding the need of surgery and alleviating associated symptoms.