JOURNAL OF CONVENTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND HOLISTIC HEALTH

Articles>> Volume 8 Issue 1, 2024

JOURNAL OF CONVENTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND HOLISTIC HEALTH
Role of Marma therapy and Agnikarma in the management of Vatakantaka (plantar fasciitis)
Sunil Kumar Pandey, Vimal Kumar and Alok Srivastava
J Convent Knowl Holist Health 8 (1): 243 (2024)
Vatakantaka, known as plantar fasciitis in modern medicine, is a common condition characterized by pain in the heel and bottom of the foot. It most commonly affects individuals between the ages of 40 and 60 years. The vitiation of Kapha and Vata doshas leads to pain in the Pada (foot), Parshini (heel), Gulpha (ankle), and Jangha (calf). The intensity of the pain may vary. Treatment involves both external and internal therapies, including Stahnika Snehana, Upanaha, Agnikarma, Raktav-sechana, Bandhana, Viddhakarma, and Abhyantara Snehapana. Additionally, Marma therapy helps to open channels and enhance bodily circulation. This review article aims to bridge traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with modern clinical practices, offering insights into the potential of Marma therapy and Agnikarma in effectively managing plantar fasciitis. The therapeutic mechanisms, clinical evidence, and practical applications of these Ayurvedic treatments are discussed to provide a comprehensive understanding of their efficacy in relieving plantar fasciitis symptoms.

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