Abstract
Lumbar Spondylosis (LS) is defined as degenerative con dition affecting the discs, vertebral bodies and associated joints of the lumbar spine. Low back pain affects approximately 60 – 85 % of adults and LS is responsible for about 10 % of all the back pain conditions. The present article deals with a case diag nosed lumbar spondylosis with spondylolisthesis of L5 over S1 and got advised for surgery . The Ayurvedic diagnosis of kati graha was made and udwartana, patra pottali pinda sweda and yoga vasti schedules were prescribed. Two assessments were taken before a nd after treatment on Oswestry dis ability index and Roland - Morris disability questionnaire. Patient showed improvement of 52 % on Oswestry disability index and 47.8 % on Roland - Morris disability questionnaire. Vasti plays a pivotal role in the management o f kati graha. Ayurvedic panchakarma procedures along with internal medicines give hope as non invasive intervention in the management of lumbar spondylosis with spondylolistheis .
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