THE ROLE OF MARMA POINTS IN MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH: AN ANATOMICAL PERSPECTIVE


Dr. Syeda Tanzeel Saher
Assistant Professor , Rachana Shareera Dept. Rajarajeshwari Ayurvedic Medical College, Humnabad, Bidar
Abstract
Marma points are vital energy centers in the body that are important in the musculoskeletal system because they connect muscles, ligaments, bones, veins, and joints. There are 107 Marma points in the body. They are also associated with different organs and nerves, and are related to Nadis and Chakras. Marma therapy is a self-care and self-healing practice that involves massaging Marma points to relieve stiff muscles and boost circulation. A musculoskeletal disorder is an injury that affects the human body’s movement or musculoskeletal system, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves etc. Ayurveda understands the ailment in detail like etiological factors, Marma-chikitsa, a traditional therapy for managing vital points and specific Panchakarma to manage ailments effectively. Marma is a special concept described by Sushruta. Mamsa Marma’s are 11, they are Talahridaya- 4, Indrabasti- 4, Guda- 1, Stanarohita- 2. Asthi Marma’s- are 8, they are Kateekataruni- 2, Nitamba- 2, Amsaphalaka- 2, Shankha- 2. Snayu is a vital structure that helps maintain joints stability during movement, and all joints are bind together by snayu. There is 27 Snayu Marma. The musculoskeletal system is a system that provides our body with movement, stability, shape, and support. Besides its main function to provide the body with stability and mobility, the musculoskeletal system has many functions; the skeletal part plays an important role in other homeostatic functions such as storage of minerals and hematopoiesis, while the muscular system stores the majority of the body’s carbohydrates in the form of glycogen. Hence playing important perspective in present study to know detail about the importance of Marma points in musculoskeletal health.
Keywords: Marma, Mamsa Marma, Musculoskeletal system
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EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD)

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Published on : 2024-10-22

Vol : 9
Issue : 10
Month : October
Year : 2024
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