Vol. 3, Issue 2, Part D (2017)

Abstract
In order to understand the concept of ayurvedic musculoskeletal diseases one should first understand the rachanatmak and kriyatmak aspect of the sandhi. Likewise multiple references regarding musculoskeletal diseases have been found in our ancient classical texts. The article encompasses all the references from the classical text Charak samhita regarding shoola and shotha of any joint, sandhi. The related signs and symptoms and condition or stages in which they occur have also been mentioned. No satisfactory results have been made till date in the light of curing or atleast providing relief rather giving analgesic i.e. pain relieving treatment has been made. An effort has been made to guide all keen readers to first understand and to arrive at the proper diagnosis of a patient of MSD. Thorough knowledge of differential diagnosis is the key to conclusive diagnosis.