A Case Study On Dynamic Correction Of Postural Kyphosis With Yogasanas And Medicated Herbal Oil Pinda Thylam

Abstract

Human posture has been an important social and physical concern throughout the history and affects a person’s identity and dignity. A wrong posture such as slouching and repetitive movement can cause deterioration of health. Hence it requires a conscious effort to maintain good posture. Due to lack of appropriate ergonomic design in workspaces, the repetitive activity of overhead movements in activities or daily living, sitting at a computer desk to complete daily tasks postural spinal deformities such as Kyphosis have become a common issue. This condition can cause pain in the shoulders and neck, but the largest issue is its undesired aesthetic. The present case demonstrated an early diagnosis of postural kyphosis and presented with cervical pain, tenderness, low back pain with mild visible hump. She was advised specific yogasanas such as Vajrasanam, Tadasanam and Majariasanam for a period of 30 days. The noteworthy fact of this study is that the subject was not prescribed any internal medicines and was advised a medicated herbal oil commonly known as Pinda thylam externally over painful areas. After 30 days, the subject reported drastic reduction in cervical pain and stiffness, tenderness and reduction in mild hump present at the low back area.