Ayurvedic Treatments for Lumbar Spondylosis

Lumbar Spondylosis or spine arthritis is a condition in which a person suffers from degeneration in cartilage, spine, muscles, lumbar vertebrae and bones in the lumbar area. Generally, it develops because of old age when the intervertebral disc of a person starts losing fluid. This affects disc height and cause degenerative changes. A person with this condition experiences pain in the lower back, numbness in his legs, inflammation, neurological issues, alerted sensation, sensitivity of nerves, etc. Apart from aging, other factors leading to lumbar spondylosis are smoking, overweight, excess physical movement, stress, injury, stiffness of ligament and sedentary lifestyle.

Symptoms of Lumbar Spondylosis

  • Pain in the lower back region
  • Inability or limitation in movement
  • Acute pain due to long hours of standing or travelling
  • Numbness in the affected area
  • Weakness or stiffness in joints or muscles
  • Tingling in tailbone, hamstrings, feet, hip joints, calves, toes, etc.

Ayurvedic Treatments for Lumbar Spondylosis

Kati Basti: In this type of treatment, the patient is treated by using medicated oil. This oil is retained on his lower back by constructing there a circular wall made of black gram dough. The treatment lubricates the patient’s degenerated disc and brings him great relief in chronic lower back pain, inflammation and stiffness in the lower back region. It is very effective in degenerative issues, restoring flexibility and strengthening lower back, nerves and muscles.

Abhyanga: This treatment consists of full body massage, which is done using warm oil. It pacifies Vata and Pitta disorders, strengthens muscles, boosts blood circulation. The powerful massage increases lubrication in all joints and tissues.

Swedana: In this soothing ayurvedic detox therapy, the patient is given a steam bath which contains medicated and herbal decoctions. This induces sweating in the patient which helps remove toxins from his body. It relieves stiffness and pain in ligaments, inflammation, musculoskeletal disorders and muscle spasm.

Basti: Its treatment includes enemas with herbal decoction and medicated oil that balances aggravated Vata doshas of lumbar spondylosis. As a result of the treatment, the bones and muscles get nourished and the patient receives quicker recovery from severe pain.

Taila or Dhanyamla Dhara: The patient is treated by regularly pouring warm herbal oil over his affected body parts in a slow manner. It helps stimulate the nerves, tone up muscles and enhance blood circulation. On receiving this ayurvedic massage therapy, the patient experiences relief in numbness, stiffness and pain.

Upanaha and Lepanam: In this treatment, the practitioner applies herbal paste on the affected area of the patient. This proves beneficial in improving the circulation of the blood. The patient finds relief in conditions like numbness, pain and stiffness of joints and muscles.

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