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@article{193276,
        author = {Vd Ankush Dattu Bhoye and Vd Ananda Balajirao Jadhav and Vd Vishal Madhukar Khandre and Vd Kunal Lahare and Vd Chaitanya Sagre},
        title = {Exploring the Association between Ansa Marma Dysfunction and Trapezius Trigger Points in Stabdha Baahuta: An Ayurvedic Conceptual Approach},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {4544-4547},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=193276},
        abstract = {Background: Shoulder stiffness and restricted upper limb movements are common musculoskeletal complaints frequently associated with myofascial trigger points of the trapezius muscle. In Ayurveda, similar clinical features are described under Stabdha Baahuta, a condition predominantly caused by aggravated Vata Dosha. The science of Marma Sharira identifies Ansa Marma as a vital anatomical site in the shoulder region, where injury or dysfunction leads to pain, stiffness, and limitation of arm movements. The resemblance between Ansa Marma pathology and trapezius trigger points suggests a possible conceptual correlation.
Objective: To explore and establish a theoretical association between Ansa Marma dysfunction and myofascial trigger points of the trapezius muscle in the pathogenesis of Stabdha Baahuta through an integrative Ayurvedic and modern anatomical perspective.
Methods: This conceptual study reviews classical Ayurvedic literature on Marma Sharira and Vata Vyadhi along with contemporary understanding of myofascial pain syndrome and trigger point pathology. Comparative analysis was performed based on anatomical location, clinical manifestations, and pathophysiological mechanisms.
Results: Both Ansa Marma dysfunction and trapezius trigger points present with localized pain, stiffness, muscle tightness, and restricted shoulder mobility. Ayurvedic concepts such as Vata prakopa, Snayu sankocha, and Srotorodha parallel modern explanations of muscle spasm, ischemia, and impaired circulation. The overlapping symptomatology and anatomical correspondence indicate that Ansa Marma may represent the traditional correlate of neuromuscular trigger points in the shoulder region.
Conclusion: The findings suggest a strong conceptual relationship between Ansa Marma pathology and trapezius trigger points in Stabdha Baahuta. Integrating Marma therapy with modern musculoskeletal management may enhance therapeutic outcomes and provide a holistic approach to shoulder stiffness disorders.},
        keywords = {Stabdha Baahuta, Ansa Marma, Vata Dosha, Trapezius muscle, Trigger points, Myofascial pain, Integrative medicine.},
        month = {February},
        }