Category: Muscles Health

March 25, 2022

Natural Cure For Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

ABSTRACT

TOS or Thoracic outlet syndrome consist of a group of disorders in which the nerves or blood vessels in between the space of the collarbone and first rib are compressed. This syndrome results in pain in the neck, shoulder and numbness in the fingers. Various causes like trauma (physical) from repetitive injuries, accident, certain anatomical anomalies like an extra rib, sports related injuries and pregnancy can result in TOS. However in some cases even the cause may remain unknown. You can get all the information about this syndrome from this article in detail and also learn about the herbal treatment of TOS.

thoracic outlet syndrome

INTRODUCTION TO THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME

Thoracic outlet syndrome is a disorder presented by pain, tingling, numbness and weakness in the arm. This occurs due to compression of the nerves and blood vessels in the neck which goes to the arm resulting in complaints. TOS is a group of disorders and there can be three of its type depending on the compressed structure, i.e. Neurogenic TOS where there occurs compression of nerve and it comprises of about 95% of total TOS, Venous TOS in which main vein is compressed comprising 4% of total TOS cases and least is Arterial TOS where occurs compression of main artery comprising of 1% of total cases of TOS. Each of these TOS are different from each other in a broader perspective.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME

As per Ayurvedic concept, TOS is caused due to the vitiation of Vata dosha. It is a vicious cycle of Vata dosha aggravation where the symptoms arise due to Vata vitiation; it may be due to any of the previously discussed causes, further these symptoms aggravate more Vata which results in continuity of the symptoms.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME

As already discussed, TOS is of 3 types and signs and symptoms also differ as per the structure being compressed. Hence first the signs and symptoms in neurogenic TOS are:

  • Tingling or numbness in fingers and arms
  • Aches or pain in shoulder, neck, hand or arm
  • Grip weakens

Signs and symptoms in Venous thoracic outlet syndrome:

  • Pain and swelling in arm
  • Bluish discoloration of hand
  • There can be a blood clot in the upper body area
  • Activity causes fatigue or arm
  • Discoloration or paleness in one or more fingers of hand
  • Near collarbone there is a throbbing lump

Signs and symptoms of Arterial Thoracic outlet syndrome:

  • Hands, arms or fingers become cold
  • Pain in arm and hand
  • Bluish discoloration or paleness in one or more fingers in hand
  • Absence of pulse or weak pulse in affected arm

CAUSES OF THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME

TOS is caused due to the compression of nerves, or blood vessels under the collarbone in the thoracic outlet. This compression can be caused due to various reasons like:

  • Inherited anatomical anomalies which are present at birth like presence of an extra rib or an abnormal tightness in the band connecting rib to spine.
  • Bad postures like holding the head in a forward position or drooping of shoulders can result in compression in the TOA.
  • A trauma causing compression of the nerves in thoracic outlet like car accident resulting in internal changes. Symptoms in such cases often appear after a lot of time.

DIAGNOSIS OF THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME

In TOS or Thoracic outlet syndrome, making a diagnosis can be a difficult task as the symptoms and the severity of symptoms may vary a lot in different people suffering from it. First of all the clinical history and physical examination will be done which will make your doctor suspect the syndrome which is further confirmed by MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging), X-ray, Ultrasound, and CT scan.

TREATMENT OF THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME

Conventional treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome generally involves physical therapies which include exercises to strengthen the muscles of the thoracic outlet, secondly medications are given to relieve the inflammation and pain, certain other medications can also be involved. Clot dissolving medicines are given and further surgery can be recommended if conservative treatment doesn’t work.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME

As TOS is caused due to the aggravation of the Vata dosha, hence the Ayurvedic treatment will aim on bringing Vata dosha back in balance and pacifying it through various herbs and herbal remedies present in nature.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME

Planet Ayurveda has been serving the suffering humanity for almost two decades now. All the herbal remedies and products manufactured here are prepared under strict supervision of experienced MD Ayurveda doctors following the genuine Ayurvedic principles. These remedies are free from any kind of chemicals, additives, colors, dye, preservatives, fillers or yeast which make them more effective and safe than other similar products in markets. For Thoracic outlet syndrome, Planet Ayurveda offers a combination of herbal remedies that help in treating it naturally.

Products List:

  1. Yograj Guggul
  2. Boswellia Curcumin
  3. Aamvatantak Churna
  4. Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras
  5. Bone Support

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Products Description

1. Yograj Guggul

Yograj guggul is combination of numerous herbs like Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), Pippali (Piper longum),  (Plumbago zeylanica), Devdaru (Cedrus deodara), guggul (Commiphora mukul), Jeeraka (Cuminum cyminum), Mustaka (Citrus rotundus), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Ardraka (Zingiber officinale) etc. In TOS, these tablets help in treating muscle pain and soreness.

Dosage– Take 2 tablets twice daily after meals with plain water.

2. Boswellia Curcumin

Boswellia curcumin capsules are known as natural pain killers. These capsules also help in enhancing the muscle strength, prevent and treat muscle injury and relieve the muscle pain. It is prepared using the extract of Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Haridra (Curcuma longa) in standardized form.

Dosage– Take 2 capsules twice daily after meals with plain water.

3. Aamvatantak Churna

This herbal formulation contains various medicinal herbs like Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Gorakhmundi (Sphaeranthus indicus), etc. Aamvatantak churna consists of medicinal properties like anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antioxidant which give relief from pain and swelling present in the neck, arms and hands. This churna also balances the Vata dosha which is the main culprit of TOS.

Dosage- Take 1 teaspoon twice daily after  meals with warm water.

4. Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras

Vrihat Vatchintamani ras tablet is prepared from using various bhasmas like Swarna bhasma (Calx of gold), Loh bhasma (Calx of iron), Rajata bhasma (Calx of silver), etc. As TOS is caused due to imbalance of Vata dosha, these tablets help in pacifying the Vata dosha and restoring its balance. This annihilates the disorder from its root cause.

Dosage– Chew 1 tablet twice daily after meals.

5. Bone Support

These multi component capsules are prepared using herbs like Suhanjana beej (Moringa oleifera), Shudh laksha (Laccifer lacca), Arjun (Terminalia arjuna), Hadjod (Cissus quadrangularis), Mukta (Compound of pearl calcium) and Praval pishti (Corallium rubrum). As the name suggests, Bone support capsules help in maintaining the health of bones and prevent injuries to them as well as underlying structures.

Dosage- Take 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water.

CONCLUSION

TOS can be really troubling and one should smartly choose the mode of treatment. The herbal remedies mentioned can help in rooting out the disease and help in maintenance of overall health as well. In case of any query kindly visit www.PlanetAyurveda.com. For more queries, you can send your queries to our email id herbalremedies123@yahoo.com

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March 12, 2022

Ayurvedic Treatment of GNE Myopathy

Abstract

GNE Myopathy is an inherited neuromuscular disorder that affects the skeletal muscles. Skeletal muscles share 30-40% part in the total mass of the body. These muscles are connected to the bones and provide a wide range of functions and movements. These muscles work with voluntary actions (the person feels like doing it on their own). In this study we are going to discuss all about GNE Myopathy and how it affects the skeletal muscles. Also if any of you feel that you are facing the symptoms that we are going to mention in the article don’t worry just go through this study and get the solution of your problem out of it as we are going to discuss the best treatment by Ayurveda in this article. Now I have a detailed view on GNE Myopathy.

GNE-myopathy

Introduction

GNE Myopathy is the condition in which there is an inherited neuromuscular default. It occurs by the mutation (change) in the GNE gene. This gene plays a great role in the generation of sialic acid, which is the type of sugar required by muscle cells for producing energy. The condition is inherited via an autosomal recessive pattern. Autosomal recessive condition means two defective gene mutations must be there to cause a disorder. This is the main cause of GNE Myopathy. As this is an inherited condition which means it is present since birth. And most commonly it affects the skeletal muscles and restricts its functions. So after reading all about this condition, if you feel you are suffering from the same condition don’t worry you will also get your solution here. So In this article we are going to discuss all about GNE Myopathy and its Ayurvedic management.

Symptoms of GNE Myopathy

Symptoms of GNE Myopathy most probably appear in the 2nd and 3rd decade of life and may experience the following symptoms:

  • Progressive muscle wasting
  • Severe disability
  • Bilateral foot drop (difficulty in lifting the front part of the foot)
  • Disturbed gait
  • Decreased stability
  • Frequent falls
  • Difficulty in climbing stairs
  • Difficulty in running
  • Difficulty in rising up from the seated position

Causes of GNE Myopathy

As we read earlier, the main cause of GNE Myopathy is gene mutation and the gene mutation is of recessive type. In general the condition occurs due to transfer of defective genes from both the parents but if the person receives one normal and one defective gene then the patient is considered as the carrier of the disease but is asymptomatic. Symptoms usually appear when the genes from both parents are defective. Risk of having both defective genes is 25% and risk of having one defective gene is 50%. Also if one parent is experiencing GNE Myopathy and one parent is a carrier of GNE Myopathy then there is also a 50% chance risk to the child.

Diagnosis of GNE Myopathy

Most of the patients after appearing symptoms are diagnosed clinically after seeing such symptoms like foot drop, frequent falls, progressive muscle wasting. If a doctor is not able to be diagnosed clinically then a patient must be advised for genetic testing. Genetic testing should be done with simple non-invasive procedures muscle biopsy  by the help of saliva or blood sample. Additionally, MRI, pulmonary function tests, and echocardiogram are considered as the options to confirm the diagnosis.

Ayurvedic View of GNE Myopathy

According to Ayurveda GNE Myopathy is correlated to beeja dosha, which means the condition occurs with the defect in beejbhaga (sperm and ovum). Ashudh shukra and Ashudh artava (defected sperm and defected ovum) are considered as  the main causes of this condition. If there is any defect in the gametes (sperm and ovum) of parents then the child should inherit the disease. Beeja dosha due to the fact that if the mother conceived when her uterus or artava (gamete) is not totally vitiated but troubled by imbalanced doshas because of her improper diet intake. If there is any defect due to beej bhaga then cause beeja dosha and the deformity will occur in the fetus. As it is an inherited disease so we may treat the symptoms of the disease but not totally cure it. There are some natural herbs that cure the symptoms of the disease and make the affected person’s life better by improving the quality of life.

Ayurvedic Treatment of GNE Myopathy

As we discussed earlier, GNE Myopathy is an inherited disease so we may treat the symptoms of the disease and manage the quality of life of the patient. So the treatment according to Ayurveda is done to promote the neurological functions in the body, and the dosha responsible for neurological functions is vata, so the main purpose of treatment is to balance the vata dosha in the body and promote the functions of the whole body. So if anyone reading this article is facing the same condition then they must choose to improve their quality of life by Ayurvedic treatment. For this purpose we are sharing with you the herbal treatment by planet Ayurveda and for knowing about the treatment by planet Ayurveda must read the next study.

Ayurvedic Treatment by Planet Ayurveda for GNE Myopathy

Planet Ayurveda is a GMP certified clinic which provides treatment for a wide range of diseases. All their remedies are formed under the guidance and supervision of M.D. Ayurveda doctors and 100% purely vegetarian. Also while formulating their remedies they take care that any kind of added synthetic material should not be added to it like any sort of resins, fiber, color, preservatives and all. For managing GNE Myopathy, planet Ayurveda listed 7 herbal remedies. Further we are going to discuss all about these herbal remedies and how it benefits the GNE Myopathy patients.

  1. Ashwagandhadi Ghrit
  2. Musli Strength Capsules
  3. Boswellia Curcumin
  4. Yograj Guggul
  5. Atirasadi Churna
  6. Rasraj Ras
  7. Balaswagandhadi Thailam

Products Description

1. Ashwagandhadi Ghrit

Ashwagandhadi ghrit is a herbal remedy in the paste form. It includes several ingredients such as ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), go ghrita (cow’s ghee), go dugdha (cow’s milk) and water. It helps in balancing the vata dosha and instigating its normal functioning. So by balancing vata dosha the neurological functions also get improved. By managing the neurological functions the symptoms of GNE Myopathy also get improved.

Dosage: 1 Tsp twice daily with lukewarm water after meals. 

2. Musli Strength Capsules

This herbal remedy is available in capsules form and consists of standardized extracts of  safed musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum) and gokshura (Tribulus terrestris). Safed musli is known for its rasayana (rejuvenates cells) and bruhmana (nourishing) properties. Gokshura consists of madhura rasa (sweet taste) and madhura ras is  also nourishing in nature.   Both these herbs are very best in providing strength to the muscles and hence prevents the progressive muscle wasting in GNE Myopathy.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.

3. Boswellia Curcumin

Boswellia curcumin is also present in capsule form and contains standardized extract of boswellia (Boswellia serrata) and curcumin (Curcuma longa). Both these herbs are very best in pacifying vata dosha and show miraculous results in neurological disorders, most effectively helpful in reducing pain. So by balancing vata dosha it aids in managing the  symptoms of GNE Myopathy.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

4. Yograj Guggul

This herbal remedy includes guggul (Commiphora mukul), musta (Cyperus rotundus), chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica), amalaki (Emblica officinalis), bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), haritaki (Terminalia chebula), and many other herbs. The herbs included in yograj guggul are beneficial in detoxifying the body and  in strengthening and rejuvenating the skeletal muscles by pacifying vata dosha. Also it promotes the healthy immune system of the body. Yograj guggul shows its main effect in alleviating the pain in neurological conditions.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

5. Atirasadi Churna

This herbal remedy is present in the powder form and includes the powders of several herbs such as- safed musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum), kali musli (Curculigo orchioides), semal musli (Salmalia malabarica), gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), and many other herbs. Most wonderful effect of this churna is the rasayana effect (rejuvenating effect). Most neurological disorders are corrected by the rejuvenating therapy so by adding this churn in the treatment of GNE Myopathy will help in promoting the health of the patient in GNE Myopathy by rejuvenating the nerve cells, by strengthening the muscles and also by improving the muscle mass of the patient.

Dosage: 1 teaspoon twice daily with warm milk after meals.

 6. Rasraj Ras

This a classical ayurvedic formulation mentioned in ras tantra sar and siddha yoga sangraha. It consists of several ingredients such as- parada (purified mercury), abhraka (purified silica), swarna (calyx of gold), loha bhasma (calyx of iron), rajata bhasma (calyx of silver), vanga (calyx of tin) and many other ingredients. This is a rasa preparation. Rasa preparation is prepared by minerals and metals and these preparations are very much helpful in promoting the health of the patient. Rasraj ras is considered very beneficial in promoting the health of the patient in neurological condition as the ingredients used in this preparation are rasayana which helps in rejuvenating the neurological cells which in turn alleviates the symptoms of the person in GNE Myopathy.

Dosage: 1 tablet twice a day to be chewed.

7. Balaswagandhadi Thailam

This is also a classical formulation mentioned in sahasrayogam. This formulation includes bala (Sida cordifolia), ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), sesame oil (Sesamum indicum), manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), sariva (Hemidesmus indicus), ushira ( Vetiveria zizanioides) and many other ingredients. This oil is for external use. Application of this oil in case of GNE Myopathy will improve muscle strength and promote the functioning of muscles and make people able to perform their day to day activities.

Dosage: Take a few drops of oil and apply it over affected parts of the body.

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Conclusion

GNE Myopathy is an inherited neuromuscular disorder that affects the skeletal muscles. It occurs by the mutation (change) in the GNE gene. In general the condition occurs due to transfer of defective genes from both parents. According to Ayurveda GNE Myopathy is correlated to beeja dosha, which means the condition occurs with the defect in beejbhaga (sperm and ovum). Progressive muscle wasting, Severe disability, Disturbed gait, Decreased stability, Frequent falls, Difficulty in climbing stairs, Difficulty in running, in short a person is unable to perform day to day activities. So if you are facing these issues, you must choose Ayurveda treatment. It will improve your quality of life and make you better to perform day to day activities. For this purpose planet Ayurveda is there for you with a miraculous list of herbal remedies, then stop worrying and start taking Ayurvedic medicine to improve your day to day life.

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