1. Introduction – The Pain of a Stiff Shoulder
Do you feel sharp pain when you try to move your shoulder?
Has wearing clothes, combing hair, or lifting your arm become almost impossible?
This is known as Frozen Shoulder in modern medicine and Apabahuka in Ayurveda.
2. Ayurvedic Understanding of Apabahuka
In Ayurveda, Apabahuka is caused mainly by aggravated Vata Dosha affecting the shoulder joint region, leading to stiffness, pain, and reduced mobility.
Causes: exposure to cold, prolonged immobility, overexertion, injury
Pathogenesis: aggravated Vata infiltrates the joint, restricting nerve and muscle function
3. Western Medicine Limitations vs. Ayurveda
Western Medicine:
Relies on painkillers, steroid injections, or physiotherapy
Provides temporary relief but does not address the root cause
Risk of side effects with prolonged medication use
Ayurveda:
Targets the root cause (Vata aggravation and tissue depletion)
Uses a combination of detoxification (Shodhana), palliative care (Shamana), and local therapies
Restores joint nutrition, mobility, and natural balance
Offers long-term benefits without harmful side effects
4. Ayurvedic Treatment Approach
Snehana & Swedana: medicated oil massage and steam therapy to pacify Vata
Basti Therapy: medicated enema, highly effective in controlling Vata disorders
Localized therapies: Patra Pinda Sweda, Janu Basti-like shoulder retention
Vata-balancing and nerve-nourishing herbal categories
Gentle yoga postures: Gomukhasana, Tadasana, Bhujangasana (after pain subsides)
5. Diet & Lifestyle
Eat warm, fresh, and light food
Avoid cold and dry food
Protect the shoulder from cold wind
Maintain mild stretching and warm fomentation regularly
6. Conclusion – Ayurveda for Lasting Relief
While Frozen Shoulder can last for months, Ayurveda works by eliminating the root cause, restoring mobility, and nourishing the joint — often achieving results that Western medicine cannot.
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