Management of Musculoskeletal Disorder through Ilaj-bit-Tadbeer (Regimenal Therapy) - A Review

Abstract

Musculoskeletal disorders are very common in today’s scenario, affecting daily activities and causing disability to some extent. The Unani medical system takes a holistic approach to the treatment of any disease or ailment. Unani medicine is extremely effective in treating musculoskeletal disorders. Ilaj-bit-Tadbeer (Regimenal therapy) is an important part of the Unani system of medicine for treating various musculoskeletal and psychological disorders by modifying the Asbab-e-sitta-zarooriah (six essential factors) of life for maintaining health and disease prevention. Cupping, leeching, inkebab, bukhoor, dalak, nutool, fasd, takmeed, and other modalities of Ilaj-bit-Tadbeer can be very effective in treating a variety of musculoskeletal disorders.