LOW BACKACHE: A MAJOR COMMON HEALTH ISSUE IN MENOPAUSAL WOMEN AND ITS CARE THROUGH AYURVEDA
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https://doi.org/10.53555/e58x9c67Keywords:
Low backache, menopause, Ayurveda, Katishool, anti-stress, diagnosisAbstract
Low backache is a very common and significant health problem in menopausal women. During menopause, a decrease in estrogen hormone leads to bone density loss, muscle weakness, joint stiffness, and an increase in Vata dosha in the body, increasing the risk of low backache. Furthermore, mental stress, weight gain, physical inactivity, and calcium deficiency also aggravate this problem. This condition adversely affects women's daily activities, performance, and quality of life.
According to Ayurveda, menopause is considered the initial stage of aging, in which Vata dosha is particularly prevalent. Low backache is described as "Katishool" or "Katigraha" in Ayurveda. Ayurveda adopts a holistic approach to its treatment, coordinating diet, behavior, medication, and Panchakarma therapy.
Ayurvedic therapy, combined with a healthy lifestyle, a balanced diet, and regular Yoga practice, can significantly help in effectively managing and preventing low backache in menopausal women. Thus, Ayurveda offers a safe, natural, and long-term solution that can help improve women's overall health and quality of life.
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विधत्ते व्याधीन् सर्वान् सर्वाङ्गैकाङ्गसंश्रितान्॥ — चरक संहिता, चि.स्थान 28/59–60
स्वास्थस्य स्वास्थ्यरक्षणं आतुरस्य विकारप्रशमनं च। — चरक संहिता, सूत्रस्थान 30/26
