Types of Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis - An autoimmune disease occurs in a person due to inflammation of joints that can also affect eyes, muscles, nerves and blood vessels.
Osteoarthritis - A degenerative joint disease affecting many tissues of the joint that occurs due to tear on a joint and old age.
Juvenile Arthritis - A chronic disease where children aged 16 and younger experience inflammation of joints.
Psoriatic Arthritis - A chronic inflammatory arthritis that occurs in persons suffering from Psoriasis - a skin condition.
Gout - A type of inflammatory arthritis causing severe pain, swelling and stiffness in and around joints.
Ayurvedic Treatments for Arthritis
Virechan: This panchakarma therapy is done to cleanse liver, gastrointestinal tract and gallbladder from accumulated toxins. It is a very effective treatment which pacifies pitta disorder and also purifies blood.
Abhyangam: In this therapy, the patient is given full body massage with medicated oils. This helps in lubricating the joints, enhancing the circulation of blood and reduction of pain. The muscles supporting joints also get strengthened.
Basti: It is considered to be one of the best effective treatments for rheumatoid arthritis that helps in removing Vata dosha and toxins from the body.
Upanaham: In this ayurvedic therapy, a medicinal paste is applied over the arthritis joints of the patient where is pain and swelling. It promotes healing by improving blood circulation, nourishing tissues and strengthening the muscles.
Choornakizhi: This ayurvedic fomentation therapy brings relief to patient suffering from osteoarthritis, arthritis, spondylosis and rheumatoid arthritis. A powder made of natural herbs is applied using a bolus all over the body of the patient to induce sweating. This therapy detoxifies the body, boosts blood circulation and clears body channels.
Njavarakizhi: In this type of ayurvedic treatment, a medicinal decoction is prepared using boiled rice mixed with milk and medicinal herbs. This decoction is tied in boluses and then dipped in medicated oil after which it is applied over patient’s entire body to induce sweating. This is very beneficial in arthritis, treating various muscle, vertebral and neurological diseases. It also strengthens immune system and boosts digestion.
Pizhichil: In this extremely relaxing therapy, warm medicated oil is poured over the entire body through a piece of cloth. While this process goes on, a soft massage is given to the patient. The sweat induced due to this helps bring relief in arthritis and rheumatic diseases. This also helps detoxify the body, increase immunity and blood circulation.
What is the Cost of Arthritis Ayurvedic Treatment?
The cost of treatment for Arthritis depends on the age and condition and type of Arthritis. Ayurvedic treatments are always customised based on a person’s lifestyle and health status. To know the cost of Rheumatoid Arthritis and OsteoArthritis treatment, you can book an appointment and ask for details during consultation with our doctors.