• Dr. Sharad Tulashiram Kale
• Dr. Tejal Sharad Kale

The condition Avabahuka is named so, as it affects Amsa Sandhi. Similar descriptions are found in other Samhitas of Charaka and Vagbhata. The condition resembling frozen shoulder is Avabahuka. According to Acharya Sushruta, when Vata gets vitiated at Amsa Sandhi, it causes wasting of the Amsa bandhana and Sira Aakunchana. Such condition is called as Avabahuka. As the shoulder joint is a type of Snayu marma, it is easily vitiated by Vata. If vitiated Vata goes to the Snayu, it causes restricted movements, tremors and pain. If trauma occurs at Amsa sandhi i.e. shoulder joint, restriction of movements occur. As it is Vaikalyakara marma, any trauma to it causes delayed discomfort and pain. Acharya Sushruta has described the treatment for Amsasandhi sangha as follows: one should treat the Vayu, vitiated in Sandhi, Asthi and Snayu, by using Sneha (oleation), Upnaha (poultice), and Agni karma (therapeutic cauterization). Acharya Sushruta explained treatment modalities i.e. Nidana parivarjana, Abhyanga, Uttarabhaktika snehapana, Nasyakarma, Shamanoushadi etc. are advised.

Avabahuka, Sira Aakunchana, Sandhi, Asthi and Snayu

"A critical literature review Avabahuka (Frozen Shoulder)", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 4, page no.k89-k92, April-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2304A14.pdf

"A critical literature review Avabahuka (Frozen Shoulder)", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 4, page no. ppk89-k92, April-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2304A14.pdf