Bonesetters in Jammu and Kashmir: Tradition Meets Modern Medicine

In the picturesque region of Jammu and Kashmir, the age-old practice of bonesetting continues to thrive, drawing patients like Ghulam Mohammad Mir who seek alternatives to modern medicine's surgical interventions.

After a road accident left him with multiple leg fractures, Mir opted for bonesetting, bypassing surgery due to pre-existing health concerns. The traditional method involves massaging the injured area and reciting holy verses, offering a spiritual dimension to healing.

Noor Mohammad, an experienced bonesetter, acknowledges the limitations of this ancestral practice, emphasizing collaboration with orthopaedists for severe cases. As the craft is handed down through families, a blend of modern techniques, such as X-rays, is being embraced to enhance traditional skills.

(With inputs from agencies.)