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Osteoarthritis And Ayurvedic Treatments - Sandhivata!

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Dr. KamalpreetAyurvedic Doctor • 13 Years Exp.BAMS, CGO - Course in Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Definition: Osteoarthritis is the degenerative joint disease, involving weight-bearing joints. It usually occurs after 40 years of age. Articular cartilage, which provides a remarkably smooth surface during movement is gradually evaded.

Causes:  

  • Obesity 
  • excess or improper use of joint 
  • poor nutrition
  • improper posture
  • use of unwholesome footwear

Feature : 

  • Pain ( usually increased by activity and relieved by rest) 
  • swelling (by increased bony prominence at joint margins )
  • stiffness (self-limiting)
  • sounds while walking 
  • X-ray shows joint space narrowing and spur formation called osteophytes.

Principles of treatment in Ayurveda : 

  • Oleation
  • Fomentation ( 1. Patra Pinda Sweda 2. Shashtika shali Pinda Sweda)
  • Mild purification
  • enema
  • Vata pacifying medicines
  • Regulation of diet and lifestyle may also be applicable
  • Bandage ( bandage tightly with leaves of vata pacifying drugs on affected joint . Bandage does not leave any space for vata to inflate the joint and is effective to correct the ligament).
  • Application of a medicinal paste of vata pacifying leaves
  • A poultice or Upnaha Sweda is one of the 4 types of Sweda explained by Acharya Sushruta.
  • Medicines: Vata pacifying, disease-modifying, pain relief by guggul preparations. Rasayan for the rejuvenation of degenerated cells. Ayurvedic herbs for Inflammation and pain.
  • Navarakhizi ( rice pudding massage ) 
  • Phizichil (oil pouring ) once a year after 40 years
  • Avoid jerky movements, continuous and excessive use of joint
  • Avoid long-standing and a long walk.
  • Maintain a healthy weight. 
  • Avoid injuries to the joint.

Panchakarma treatments : 

  • Janubasti
  • Abhyanga
  • Jatamyadi lepa 
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