Abstract

LIFE STYLE MODIFICATIONS FOR PREVENTION OF OCCUPATIONAL POSTURAL DISORDERS THROUGH SIDDHA WAY

Archana K.*, Muthukumar N. J., Mahalakshmi V., Mahadevan M. V. and Banumathi V.

ABSTRACT

Siddha is one of the oldest documented system of medicine which emphasizes us to lead a perfect living in this world, starting from birth to death. The Brazilian Social Security Agency defines Occupational Postural Disorders (OPD) as a clinical syndrome involving a variety of inflammatory and degenerative morbidities that affect the musculoskeletal system, particularly in the spinal region and upper limbs. OPD include a list of cervical, lumbar postural disorders characterized by the presence of musculoskeletal symptoms, compensatory posture changes and temporary or permanent functional disabilities. OPD can be correlated with Vatha diseases in siddha system. OPD can be prevented through Siddha preventive
measures such as Siddha way of life style modifications. This presentation described about Siddha way of life style modifications which includes Therayar pini anugaa vidhi (Prevention of diseases), Nazh ozhukkam (Dialy Regimen) & Kaala ozhukkam (Seasonal observance), Siddha dietary modifications., and Kaaya karpam (Gerontology)- Mooligai Karpam, Yoga Karpam (Yogic Practices).

Keywords: Siddha way of life style modifications, Therayar pini anugaa vidhi, Nazh & Kaala ozhukkam, Kaaya karpam, Occupational Postural Disorders.