• dr,priyanka
• DR. ANAMIKA

The plantar fascia is thick connective tissue (Snayu) that joins the heel bone (Asthi) (calcaneal) to the toes, inflammation of that fascia is called plantar fasciitis. It mainly causes pain in the heel but stiffness and spasms may also be associated with that. According to Ayurveda vitiated Vata gets accumulated in a particular area and causes pain in that part, Acharya Sushruta has mentioned symptoms of Snayugat vitiated Vata that is Stambhan (Stiffness), Kamp (Tremor), Shool (Pain), and Akshep (Spasm). on the basis of symptoms and anatomical position, plantar fasciitis can be considered in Snayu-Ashthi-Sandhi Ashrit Vikar. Snayugat Vyadhi can be treated with Agnikarma. It was used in a case study to assess its efficacy in relieving pain and other symptoms. A 34-year-old lady patient complained of pain in the heel during walking with mild stiffness. After 4 consecutive weekly sitting of Agnikarma symptoms of the patient was relieved. She was able to walk without difficulty.

Keywords: Agnikarma, Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Pain

"Management of Plantar Fasciitis by Agnikarma in Ayurveda-A Case Study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no.e506-e510, August-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2308461.pdf

"Management of Plantar Fasciitis by Agnikarma in Ayurveda-A Case Study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no. ppe506-e510, August-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2308461.pdf