Effects of yoga and add on Ayurvedic Kati Basti therapy for patients with chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial
Authors
Maheshwor Bhatta
aSwami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bengaluru, India
Suchitra Patil
bDepartment of Yoga and Life Science, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bengaluru, India
Sunil Yadav
cFaculty of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, SGT University, Gurgaon, India
Sangeeth Somanadhapai
cFaculty of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, SGT University, Gurgaon, India
Rita Thapa
cFaculty of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, SGT University, Gurgaon, India
Keywords:
CLBP, Ayurveda therapy, Kati basti, Ksheerbala taila, Yoga therapy
Abstract
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) signficantly affects quality of life and productivity, leading to limitations in mobility, activity, and potential work absenteesim. Yoga and Ayurveda have shown promising evidence in reducing pain, improve function, and enhancing well-being for individuals with CLBP, as demonstrated by numerous studies.
Objectives
The aim of this study is to assess the effect of a 1-week residential integrative approach to yoga therapy. (IAYT) alone versus when combined with Ayurveda therapy (Kati Basti) in patients with CLBP.
Methods
Forty patients were recruited from E-section of a holistic health center in South India for randomization and split into a Yoga and Ayurveda (n=20) and a Yoga-only (n=20) group. Yoga and Ayurveda group received a 1-week residential program combining Yoga and Ayurveda (therapy including Kati Basti with Ksheerbala Taila), while the Yoga-only group received only yoga therapy. Assessments at baseline, 1-week, and three months were measure pain intensity, disability, and depression.
Results
Both Yoga and Ayurveda group, and Yoga-only group showed significant reductions in pain and improvements in disability and depression at 1-week and three months. Quality of life also improved, specifically in physical, social, environmental, and psychological health. No significant differences were found between the groups in terms of pain, disability, and depression.
Conclusion
Both interventions demonstrated comparable results in pain reduction and disability improvement, as well as alleviating depression symptoms. Only Yoga and Ayurveda group exhibited improvement in physical health. Further research should explore long-term effects and compare different yoga interventions.
Keywords: CLBP, Ayurveda therapy, Kati basti, Ksheerbala taila, Yoga therapy
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