About Author
Chudiwal D1,Dachewar D2,
1 PG scholar , Shree Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur
2 HOD kayachikitsa Department , Shree Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur
Correspondence Address
Kayachikitsa Department,
Shree Ayurveda mahavidyalay,Nagpur
Contact No. : 9209460566, Email : sawanchudiwal117@gmail.com
Date of Acceptance : 27 Dec 2025
Date of Publication : 31 Dec 2025
Article ID : SD-IJAY_155
How to cite this article : http://doi.org/10.55552/SDNJAY.2025.3406
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent degenerative joint disorder that significantly affects mobility, functional capacity, and quality of life, particularly among middle-aged and elderly individuals. In Ayurveda, osteoarthritis is commonly correlated with Sandhigata Vata, a condition characterized by pain, stiffness, reduced joint mobility, and functional impairment resulting from the vitiation of Vata in the joints. Although osteoarthritis is a slowly progressive disease, its early symptoms can severely restrict a patient’s ability to perform routine activities.
This case is noteworthy as it highlights the successful management of a patient who presented with severe functional limitation—being unable to walk without support—yet demonstrated marked improvement within 20 days following a structured Ayurvedic treatment protocol involving a combination of Shamana and Shodhana Chikitsa. Such rapid functional recovery in a patient with radiologically mild osteoarthritis but pronounced clinical symptoms underscores the effectiveness of integrative Ayurvedic management in early-stage OA.
Furthermore, this case emphasizes the relevance of individualized, constitution-based treatment approaches in improving mobility and alleviating pain without the need for invasive interventions. It contributes to growing clinical evidence supporting holistic, non-surgical management strategies for knee osteoarthritis, particularly in patients whose clinical symptoms are disproportionate to radiological findings
KEY WORDS:- Sandhigatvata, Osteoarthritis, Shodhan, Shaman