In ayurveda, osteoarthritis is known as sandhigata vata. Treatment focuses on pacifying the aggravated vata dosha through internal herbal formulas, specialized external therapies to lubricate and nourish the joints, and customized dietary and lifestyle adjustments.
Symptoms of osteoarthritis
- Pain when you use or move the joint
- Stiffness after waking up or resting, usually lasting less than 30 minutes
- Swelling and tenderness around the joint
- Crackling sounds when moving
- Less movement or trouble moving the joint fully
Main causes and risks
- Aging as joints experience natural wear over many years
- Extra weight that adds physical stress to hips and knees
- Past injuries or accidents that damaged the joint
- Repetitive stress from specific jobs or sports
- Family history or inherited genes
Management and care options
- Staying active with low-impact exercises to build muscle strength
- Weight loss to reduce load and pressure on weight-bearing joints
- Physical or occupational therapy to improve daily function.
Internal medication by balancing vata dosha.
External therapies & panchakarma
- Janu basti: retaining warm, medicated herbal oils inside a retaining dam of dough placed directly over the knee or affected joint.
- Abhyanga and swedana: full-body or localized oil massage followed by mild herbal steam to improve mobility.
- Basti: medicated enemas designed to systemic balance the root seat of vata in the lower gut.
Diet and lifestyle
- Warm, nourishing foods: eat freshly cooked, warm meals using healthy unctuous fats like pure ghee.
- Activity control: avoid cold, dry, or raw foods, and practice gentle low-impact exercises or modified yoga as recommended by an expert.
Aagney ayurved panchkarma hospital
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