MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE LOW BACK PAIN (KATISHOOLA) WITH SNIGDHA AGNI KARMA – A CASE SERIES

Introduction: Low back pain is the pain of variable duration in the lumbar region of the spine. It is a cause of physical morbidity and disability. Back pain affects 60-80% of people at some time in their lives. Acute low back pain is one of the most common reasons for adults to visit physician. It is a neuromusculoskeletal condition which is called Katishoola in Ayurveda. Ideal Primary care management of low back pain should result in early return to normal activities, with less to no side effects. Acharya Sushruta advised Agnikarma in severe painful conditions of skin, muscles, veins, nerves, joints, and bones. Material and methods: This Study includes 5 cases of acute low back pain in age group of 30 -45 years of varying intensities the details of which are furnished in the paper. Treatment: Treated with Snigdha Agnikarma for acute pain management, which is a Para surgical procedure recommended by acharya Sushruta for management of pain. Results: Clinically and statistically significant result was obtained in the study. Discussion: This technique of administering Snigdha Agnikarma shows promise as pain management technique engaging both neurological and physiological pain pathways.