Management of Moersch-Woltman Syndrome in Ayurveda

Oho!! The toys are spread all over the floor. Let me go and pick them up, and our brain directs us to bend down and pick up the things but have you ever imagined doing these normal things with difficulty? Picking up a thing from the floor and doing household chores without any restrictions in the movement of limbs is a basic human response and activity. But when a condition where you find it difficult to just move, is where the problems arise and One such ailment that makes your body rigid and doesn't allow any movement is a stiff-person syndrome.

The word stiff gives us an idea of how this condition could influence the physique. This is a rare condition and neurological condition that is caused in one in a million. It results in progressive painful stiffening of the muscles, which restricts the movements of the body. This condition is also known as Moersch-Woltman syndrome and formerly stiff man syndrome.

As per Ayurveda, neurological disorders are caused due to imbalanced vata dosha. Even the influence of vitiated pitta and kapha can worsen the condition. Vata is the dosha that controls the movement as well as the functions of the body. When vata gets affected it causes stiffness and pain in the body.

The cause of this condition is still confusing for many but certain research has shown that it is an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases are caused when the cells of the body mistake their cells as foreign and start destroying them. This condition is predominantly seen in females as hormonal variations occur and are different in females as compared to males. This condition causes spasm and it may get triggered by some noise, sometimes emotional distress and or may be light physical touch.

A person who is afflicted with this condition may experience stiffness of different parts of the body. The first muscles that get affected are the muscles of the abdomen and trunk. It can be painful and makes movement difficult. The limbs become rigid and its movements get restricted and even the stature of the person is distorted. The person may experience deformity in the sensory organs such as sensitivity to scorching light and noise. This condition can cause other autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, problems related to thyroid, pernicious anemia and vitiligo.

Planet Ayurveda prepares supplements keeping in mind the significance of every system and nature of the body that is the doshas and dhatus of the body and treats the patients based on their Prakriti. Their supplements are 100 percent pure and organic. The supplements of Planet Ayurveda are prepared under the oversight of proficient physicians. They are prepared from the pure extracts of herbal plants and don't cause any side effects.

For treating stiff person syndrome, Planet Ayurveda brings supplements that are pitta balance, Yograj Guggul, Boswellia Curcumin, Brahmi Capsule, Ashwagandha Capsule, and Vrihat VatChintamani Ras.

This supplement is in the form of tablets and contains Guduchi(Tinospora cordifolia) as one of the main herbs of the supplement. Other Ingredients are akik pishti, praval pishti, etc. This supplement helps in balancing the tridoshas and has a cooling effect that helps to reduce cramps. This property is advantageous in stiff-person syndrome and cures the cramps and stiffness caused due to it.

This supplement is in the form of tablets and is polyherbal. It contains Guggulu (Commiphora mukul), Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica), Amalaki (Emblica officials), etc as ingredients. This supplement boosts immunity and provides strength to the body. It reduces pain and rigidity caused due to the syndrome and brings relief to the body.

This supplement is in the form of capsules and has two herbs as main ingredients and they are Shallaki( Boswellia serrata) and Curcumin (Haridra)(Curcuma longa). These herbs have been traditionally used for ages, especially curcumin which has antioxidant properties that enhance neurological activities and are good in providing support to the immune system. Boswellia has certain chemical constituents that curtail inflammation, pain, and stiffness in the body.

This supplement is in the form of capsules and has Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) as one of the main ingredients. Brahmi is a herb that acts as a savior of many diseased conditions related to the brain. It acts as a Rasayana and is helpful in boosting brain strength. Since person stiff syndrome is a neurological disorder, the proper functioning of the brain can ultimately lead to relief from stiffness.

This supplement is in the form of tablets and contains herbs as well as minerals. The minerals used in this herb are highly effective and have the property of tridosha shamana. It is effective in the overall maintenance of the body and reduces the difficulties caused due to stiff-person syndrome.

So let's take a step forward to a healthy life with Ayurveda.