Musculoskeletal Pain Management by Initiating Self-healing Capacity Through Holistic Siddha Therapy - A Review Report
Abstract:
Chronic musculoskeletal pain can cause impairment in the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Traditionally, pain is managed well by the use of conventional treatments, however, in last few years, integrative medicine including CAM’s are getting popular and are widely accepted as new treatment modality around the world for MSDs. Siddha is one such holistic alternative therapy popular in Southern part of India. It is a non-invasive complementary approach to healing and curing and stresses on the relationship between the mind and body. The aim of the article is to stress on Siddha Therapy, as a new treatment modality for musculoskeletal pain and the amalgamation of different approaches utilized by Siddha to treat individuals by highlighting the self-healing capacity of the body. Siddha believes in initiating body’s self-healing capacity by usage of therapeutic manipulation of varmam points where the pranic energy is concentrated as per Siddhars. It incorporates multi-modal integrative approaches of energy medicine including chakra balancing, therapeutic touch, deep tissue pressure therapy, postural corrections, muscular exercises, nutritional and dietary modification, along with mind-body techniques to motivate the self-healing process. This approach treats by addressing the underlying cause of disease and brings relief by regulating the flow of energy which was obstructed due to any cause. The different networks - the nervous system, muscular system and micro-circulation by which the body responds to triggers, helps in getting the body to equilibrium. The uptake of this approach reduces the reliance on conventional medicines and their side effects. Sidhha therapy has proved beneficial in retaining the holistic health by maintaining the physical, mental and moral health of an individual and is unlikely to pose any significant risks. This article will review the holistic and self-healing concept of Siddha system and provide credible scientific evidence wherever available.
