An Integrative Approach including Panchakarma and Marma Therapy, administered in a Spiritual Environment, for the Management of Symptoms Associated with Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc (PIVD) and Polyarthritis—A Case Study (Case Study 11)

A case report about a female patient has been presented here, who was suffering from various symptoms associated with Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc (PIVD) and Polyarthritis, as well as some other ailments. Based on the principles of Ayurveda, an integrative approach including Panchakarma and Marma Therapy, was administered to the patient, in a Spiritual Environment, over a period of 11 days (wherein no therapy was administered on the 7th day). The patient experienced notable relief in various symptoms associated with PIVD and Polyarthritis, such as lower back pain which radiated to the left leg (~80% relief); pain in B/L calf muscles with excess stiffness with swelling (almost complete relief); pain in left elbow with stiffness (~90% relief); pain in B/L wrist joints (almost complete relief). There was no body pain, and there was notable relief in the pain in B/L soles. Overall, the patient was feeling light and relaxed. Thus, integrative approach including Panchakarma and Marma Therapy, administered in a Spiritual Environment, showed encouraging results in the management of symptoms associated with Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc (PIVD) and Polyarthritis, as well as some other ailments, in a short duration of time.