Concept of Low Back Pain (Waja-uz-Zahr) in Unani System of Medicine

Authors

  • Manumula Komala Research Associate (U), TSP, Clinical Research Unit, Kurnool, AP, India
  • M. Raja Ram Medical Officer (U), Government Unani Dispensary, Madakasira, AP, India
  • M. Ashok PG Scholar, Department of Ilaj Bit Tadbeer, National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bangalore, India
  • M. Swathi Medical Officer, Govt. Unani dispensary, Nizamia Tibbi College and hospital, Charminar, Hyderabad

Keywords:

Waja-uz-?ahr, low back pain (LBP), Unani system of medicine (USM)

Abstract

Waja-uz-Zahr (low back pain) is marked as most costly ailment in the productive years. Low back pain (LBP) has been cited as the 2nd most common reason for which patients visit a physician. It is the major cause of activity restriction and work absence all over the world. It causes an enormous financial load on individuals, families, communities, industry and governments. The prevalence of back pain in the adult population varies with age. There are a number of surveys in various countries that revealed a point prevalence of 17–30% with a lifetime prevalence of 60–80%. To combat the LBP, medical fraternity had tried many treatment modalities; but failed to offer effective treatment, prevention and rehabilitative measures. Unani System of medicine (USM) has an edge on treating the challenging and chronic diseases. LBP and its classification are described in detail in classical texts of USM. The present review focussed on the description of LBP in general and aetiopathological description in special. The aim of the present article was to reconsider the aetiopathology and management of LBP

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2021-01-19

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Vol. 9 No. 3 (2020)

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