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Amsaphalaka Marma and the Shoulder Complex A Comparative Analysis of Ayurvedic and Modern Anatomy
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Amsaphalaka Marma, Marma Chikitsa, Shoulder Anatomy, Sushruta Samhita, Rotator Cuff.
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Abstract Introduction: Ayurveda, one of the oldest medical traditions in the world, offers a holistic view of anatomy and physiology through the Marma concept, i.e., vital points in the body that, when injured, may cause serious morbidity or mortality. Of the 107 vital points described in Ayurveda as Marma Points, Amsaphalaka Marma has great significance because of its location in the posterior shoulder area, which is a critical area for the movement, stability, and function of the upper limb. The classical Ayurvedic texts consider the Amsaphalaka Marma to be primarily responsible for the motor and stabilizing functions of the shoulder joint. Modern anatomical knowledge also considers the scapular complex, rotator cuff muscles, and the neurovascular bundle as critical to the biomechanics of the shoulder joint. Methods: A descriptive and comparative analysis method was used. The classical Ayurvedic texts, mainly the Sushruta Samhita and related texts, were surveyed to gather information about the location, structure, function, and pathological implications of injury to the Amsaphalaka Marma. This information was systematically compared with the modern anatomical texts describing the bones, muscles, nerves, vessels, and fascial planes of the shoulder region. Clinical correlations were investigated with the help of modern shoulder pathologies like disorders of the rotator cuff, suprascapular nerve entrapment, adhesive capsulitis, and myofascial pain syndromes. Therapeutic correlations between Marma Chikitsa and modern physiotherapy were also investigated. Results: Amsaphalaka Marma has a very strong anatomical correlation with the posterior scapular area, including the scapular spine, supraspinous and infraspinous fossae, rotator cuff muscles, trapezius, and deltoid. The key neural elements like suprascapular and axillary nerves, along with the major vascular channels, correlate well with the classical concept of Marma formation. The symptomatology described in Ayurvedic classics like pain, stiffness, weakness, tremors, and limited movements matches well with the modern clinical presentations of shoulder disorders. Marma therapeutic procedures like Mardana (Application of Pressure), Abhyanga (Oil Massage), Swedana (Sudation Therapy), Nasya (Medicated Nasal Drops), and Basti (Medicated Enema) have conceptual and practical similarities to physiotherapeutic procedures like myofascial release, thermotherapy, strengthening exercises, and neuromuscular re-education. Conclusion: The remarkable similarity between the Ayurvedic definition of Amsaphalaka Marma and contemporary anatomical and biomechanical knowledge underlines the extent of ancient anatomical knowledge. An integrated approach between Marma Chikitsa and contemporary physiotherapy provides an effective modality for the management of shoulder pathologies. Amsaphalaka Marma is a perfect example of the harmonious integration of traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with contemporary biomedical knowledge.
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Dr Satyveer Singh Mukker, Dr. Rakesh Kumar Sharma, & Dr. Manish Choudhary (April-2026). Amsaphalaka Marma and the Shoulder Complex A Comparative Analysis of Ayurvedic and Modern Anatomy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 11(4), d626-d630. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2604359.pdf
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Country: Jodhpur , Rajasthan , India
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