A Protocol for Treatment of Avabahuk (Frozen Shoulder) with Agnikarma and Topical Diclofenac Sodium Gel

Background: The Avabahuk is a disease described in ancient Ayurveda and is correlated with frozen shoulder of modern science. It is mainly due to vatadosha prakopa and the treatment adopted for this are for snayu-sandhi-asthi-gata-vata. Many treatment modalities mentioned in Ayurveda for treatment of Avabahuka. The treatment modality Agnikarma, the intentional therapeutic heat burn therapy is one among them.

Aim and objectives: The aim of the study is to compare efficacy of Agnikarma and topical Diclofenac sodium gel in Avabahuk (Frozen shoulder) treatment.

Methodology: The sample size will decide in pilot study and the patients will randomly divided equally into 2 groups. In Group A (Interventional) the Agnikarma will be done at weekly interval for 4 weeks along with physiotherapy. In Group B (comparator group) the topical diclofenac sodium gel application for 4 weeks with physiotherapy.

Results: The changes will observed and record in objective outcomes.

Conclusion: Agnikarma will be effective in lowering the pain and stiffness of frozen shoulder.