AGNIKARMA TREATMENT:-
Everyone wants to live pain-free, but pain is unavoidable, so dealing with it properly has never been easy. Pain can be either acute or chronic and come from a muscle, ligament, tendon, bone, joint, etc. The discomfort could be brought on by a specific illness, like osteoarthritis or spondylitis. Agnikarma treatment has an effective remedy for all of these types of pain.
Agnikarma is a thermal and minimally invasive procedure that induces controlled, pointed and therapeutic burns over the regions that are tender or painful.
Agnikarma in Ayurveda
Acharya Sushruta, who wrote the classic Ayurvedic scriptures known as the Sushruta Samhita, mentions agnikarma, also known as thermal microcautery. He explains how the treatment of ailments of the Asthi (bone), Sandhi (joint), and Snayu (ligament) can be greatly impacted by agnikarma. The Agnikarma therapy can be helpful for both types of pain, whether they are acute or chronic.
According to Ayurvedic Samahitas , The pain is Caused due to Vitiated Vata Dosha on the Snayu, Sandhi and Sira or veins, Agnikarma treatment should be given in combination with Sneha or oleation therapy, Bandhana or bandaging and Unmardana, which involves massaging, applying pressure or squeezing the body part.
Agnikarma, also known as Thermal microcautery, is not very common but clinically proven para-surgical procedure, and when it performed properly will provide very good results in Pain Management without any side effects.
Why Agnikarma?
The following are some of the reasons why you may go for Agnikarma treatment for any kind of pain :
- It is a simple, safe and cost-effective procedure that effectively treats muscle, tendon, ligament, joint and bone pain.
- it is less invasive, it may lessen the need for surgical interventions..
- It doesn’t affect the daily routine of the individual undergoing the treatment.
- It is performed without any drugs.
- It has no side effects when performed skillfully.
- As it is a daycare procedure, a hospital stay isn’t necessary.
- It may help to avoid or postpone surgery.
- It can show effective results in 2-4 weeks of treatment.
Some of the conditions for which Agnikarma may be used are:
- Arthritis
- Degenerative joint disorder
- Calcaneal spur
- Achilles tendon
- Ankle pain
- Lower backache
- Sciatica
- Neck pain
- Knee pain
- Injury from a sport
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer’s elbow
- Post fracture residual pain
- Migraine
- Frozen shoulder
- Carpel tunnel syndrome
Agnikarma at Virog Ayurveda
nowadays, musculoskeletal conditions including spondylosis, osteoarthritis, frozen shoulder, etc. are the most frequent causes of disability in people. Long-term pain and suffering can cause emotional distress and have an adverse impact on one’s quality of life.
According to Ayurveda any kind of pain in the body is due to imbalance of Vata dosha in the body. Agnikarma treatment aims at eliminating the causative factor of pain by acting directly on the Vata-Kapha imbalance or aggravation in the body.
In the procedure of agnikarma , a special pointed metallic instrument is used which is called as Shalaka. The Shalaka is heated upto red hot and then applied to the affected parts of the body to transfer the heat. The Ayurvedic practitioner creates these therapeutic burns according to the body constitution, area of pain, and severity of the disorder.
The patients can go back to their daily activities after the treatment is completed. Depending on the severity of their disorder, follow-up treatment may be necessary.
The procedure has been shown to have the following advantages:
- Improves blood flow to the affected area;
- Stimulates nerves and tissues;
- Enhances tissue metabolism;
- Lowers the risk of infection;
- Temporarily stimulates the local inflammatory response;
- Promotes muscle relaxation and eases stiffness in joints.
FAQs
What is Agnikarma treatment?
According to classical Ayurvedic treatises, the Agnikarma treatment is a parasurgical technique that includes applying tiny burns to the surface of the painful tissue. It employs various cauterising implements or tools, also known as Dahanopakaranas, to do that..
What are the tools of cauterization used in Agnikarma?
Depending on the severity of the disease and the condition of the body, cauterization tools are utilised in agnikarma. For conditions affecting the deeper tissues, objects with maximum latent heat are used, whereas conditions affecting the surface tissues are treated with materials with least latent heat.
For example, for skin diseases occurring on the surface, Agnikarma uses Pippali (Piper longum), Godanta (cow’s teeth), Shalaka (probes), Suryakanta Mani(a variety of stone), Varti (wicks), etc. For the disorders affecting the muscles, materials like Loha or iron, Tamra or copper, Swarna or gold, and Kansya or bronze are used.
For deeper and stronger tissues like bones and ligaments, Agnikarma treatment uses Taila (oil), Madhu (honey), Vasa (fat), Guda (jaggery), Madhucchishta (beewax).
For most purposes, the Pancha Dhatu Shalaka is used, which is made up of copper, brass, bronze, lead and tin in equal quantities.
How does Agnikarma help to relieve the pain?
In Agnikarma, the heat is transferred to the area of pain through different instruments, which then increases the circulation of blood to the affected site. As the temperature rises in the area, the rate of metabolic activity increases.
Consequently, all the cell activities go up, including motility, synthesis, dilation of vessels, and release of chemical mediators. This eliminates the inflammation, thereby relieving the individual from the symptoms.
Are there any contraindications for Agnikarma?
Agnikarma is not suggested to the individuals with increased Pitta, ulcers, anaemia, children, Elderly patients, pregnant women, obese, alcoholics and people with low immunity.
Is there any complication that could arise from the Agnikarma treatment?
Agnikarma treatment is a safe procedure if it is performed by an experienced Ayurvedic practitioner. If not performed properly , it can some times lead to increased pain, burning sensations, tissue destruction, suppuration, etc.