European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

ARDHA PAWANMUKTASANA IN SPONDYLOSIS W.S.R. TO LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS: AN AYURVEDA REVIEW

Dr. Kishor Pimparkar*, Dr. Sudhir Kandekar and Dr. Yogeshwar Deshpande

ABSTRACT

Spondylosis is condition mainly arises due to the stress on bones, cartilage and muscles. The condition characterized as severe pain, restricted movement and disturbed daily activities. The stressful living pattern of current time that imparts physical and mental burden can cause problem like; spondylosis. Lack of exercise, seating for long time, use of wrong bed for sleeping, bike riding, uncomfortable posture for long periods, injuries and obesity can also trigger Spondylosis. Ayurveda recommended various treatment options for the management of Spondylosis and Yoga is one of them. The Yoga offers several health benefits in painful condition like spondylosis therefore present article summarizes role of Ardha Pawanmuktasana in Spondylosis W.S.R. to Lumbar Spondylosis.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Spondylosis, Lumbar Spondylosis, Yoga, Ardha Pawanmuktasana.