Sidha therapy and it's effect on Lumbar Spondylosis in an
Obese patient
A 45-year-old obese female was diagnosed with L5-S1 disk degeneration, has chronic lower back pain radiating into both legs during prolonged walking and standing, hyperlordosis and swelling in both feet. A 30-days treatment was planned for her with two breaks in between including 2-energy sessions and marma therapy which is a therapeutic manipulation of energy points, measuring the time period of standing/walking time, sleeping time, standing time before & after treatment. After 3-weeks session, there was visible late onset of low back pain and the pain on VAS scale reduced from severe (9) to moderately mild (3)during walking/standing over the course of treatment, spine alignment was improved, rigidity and stiffness of thigh muscles decreased. The patient's weight which was 140 kgs at start had reduced to 120 kgs by diet management.
This study concludes that there is a positive role of Siddha in treatment of Lumbar spondylolysis. There is a positive sign in reduction in pain severity, stiffness, ROM of legs and normalizing postural misalignment associated with hyperlordosis. It also highlights the importance of Siddha in weight reduction by regular pressure massage technique along with Diet restrictions and exercises. Since, very less data are available and future research is needed to support the efficacy of siddha therapy as a conservative strategy and alternative option for lumbar spondylolysis.