Role of kati basti in katishoola w.s.r to lumbar spondylolithesis- a case report

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Katishoola is commonly known to be a symptom as well as a disease by itself where there is a pain in the lumbar region or low back pain. It can be correlated to lumbar spondylolisthesis. Katishoola is not lifethreating but effects a major portion of society. Low back pain is a clinical, social, economic, and public health problem affecting the population indiscriminately 1. It is an agony where the symptoms can vary from mild to severe resulting in a decrease in life quality. The allopathic system of medicine usually manages with analgesics, NSAIDs, and steroids which are not effective and create serious adverse effects in the long run 2. To avoid such conditions, ayurvedic treatment has proven to be effective. The panchakarma procedures like abhyanga, nadisweda , pichu , Katibasti , and Yogavasti used to manage Katishoola has significant improvement with no complications. Methods: A case of Katishoola was treated with Katibasti for 15 days along with a combination of Yogavasti with Dashamoola and Erandamoola along with other panchakarma procedures as well as internal ayurvedic drugs. Results and conclusion: The patient's symptoms reduced gradually. Thus, comprehensive panchakarma management, being practiced by Ayurvedic practitioners very often, is time tested and that does not involve any risk, is again proved to be effective in the management of Katishoola . Keywords: Katishoola , Kati Basti, lumbar spondylolisthesis INTRODUCTION Kati refers to