Ayurvedic Management of Acute Calcaneal spur pain with Agnikarma and viddha karma

Abstract

Abstract: Calcaneal spur is an osteophyte growth on the calcaneus (the heel bone), caused due to deposition of calcium on its underside over a long duration and triggered by repeated strain on the foot causing stretching of the plantar fascia and tearing of the membrane over heel. Long term consumption of NSAID’s, steroidal injections, causes hazardous effect on body. The patient male, 72 years of age, presented with localized, severe and intermittent heel pain which increased with physical activities such as walking or running. A lateral X-ray revealed a large, well-defined bony projection at the base of calcaneus in both the heels.  Shalaka, made up of five metals. Viddha karma performed with needle no.26 twice in a week.In the present case, Agnikarma treatment was administered in five sitting  the heel pain was rated on the VAS score  8 ,Womac Score was 54  follow-up for up to years. Shaman chikitsa like Kaishor guggul BD along with ashwangandha Kshirpaka 20ml BD  started for 3 months.The patient reported a decrease in pain at each follow-up. Vas Scale score reduced 8 to 4 ,womac score reduced to 30 and sypmptomatic relief to patient heel pain was relieve .There is significant result of viddha- agni karma in the treatment of Calcaneal spur and gives relief in pain and other symptoms of this condition. Agnikarma can have incredible benefits in the management of acute or chronic disorders of joints, ligaments and bones. Further, Agnikarma therapy is cost-effective and does not require hospitalization of the patient.

Keywords:  Womac,VAS,Shalaka,Viddha