Why do people prefer knee pain treatment in ayurveda?
Ayurvedic treatment is a very beneficial for human body. It was developed 3,000 years ago. Its aim is to promote good
health. Knee pain in ayurvedic is known as Sandika Vatha that is osteoarthritis.According to ayurveda, the joints get weakened because of accumulation of toxins.With this accumulation of toxins , the joints are swollen and they lose their strength . Knee pain is a common joint pain which is common in older people. For some people the pain may be little but for some it is quite severe and unbearable. People should not ignore the pain and cause discomfort to themselves. The modern allopathic treatment does not treat the knee pain for long-lasting benefits. In my opinion one should undergo knee pain treatment in ayurveda . Ayurveda is an old age science of herbs which has no side effects .
Why cure knee pain ?
By treating knee pain in ayurveda, you can reduce knee pain as well as take preventative benefits for future knee pain.All ayurvedic treatment include a healthy and balanced diet along with some exercises to keep the body in the best health. If people keep them fit and take a balanced diet they can surely avoid any future knee pain . Knee pain treatment in ayurveda is not only about curing the knee pain but also keeping the other health issues away . Therefore,ayurveda is for life and not just a temporary treatment.
What causes knee pain?
Knee is a very crucial and complex joint in our body.Knee joint is made by joining thigh bone to the leg bone.Knee joints are one of the most important joints as they hold your body weight and help in various physical activities like walking,running,jumping etc.Knee pain is a very common condition in young and elderly people. Knee pain if not treated at right time can cause great hindrance in your daily life. So if you are suffering from this problem then you should go for ayurvedic treatment . Some of the common causes of knee pain are:
- Injuries
- Obesity / Overweight
- Lack of muscle strength and flexibility
- Knee bone fractures
- Dislocation of knee cap
- Sports
- Hip or foot pain
- Arthritis – There are different type of arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Gout
- Septic arthritis
What are the symptoms for knee pain?
Constant and severe pain in the knees is an obvious symptom.Some other knee pain symptoms are :
- Pain when you walk or make any kind of movement
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Popping sound
- Tenderness
- Inability to straighten or bend your knee
- Inability to bear weight
These symptoms if ignored may cause great trouble in the future affecting the ability to stand and walk.The patient is recommended to always consult a qualified practitioner for knee treatment in ayurveda.
What are the best home-made knee pain remedies?
Ayurveda provides numerous effective ayurveda therapies and medicines to control knee pain.Some of them are as follows:
- Gently give a massage to the knee joint with warm mahanarayan oil or murivenna oil to improve blood circulation.
- Taking turmeric tablets or turmeric mixed in milk benefits the knee joint as it has anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Consumption of ginger helps in reducing joint pain,swelling etc as ginger has antiseptic properties.
- Ashwagandha – It is an ancient ayurvedic herb having antioxidant properties. Its good for bones.
- Ajwain – It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
- The patient should avoid cold food items and drinks.He/she should be served freshly cooked food.
- Eating fenugreek seeds help in curing knee pain as it makes the body warm.
Which ayurvedic treatments are available for knee pain?
Janu Basti : In this treatment the knee is bathed with warm medicated oils for about 20 to 30 minutes. It increases the strength of the knee joint and brings lightness to the lower body. With the help of this treatment your body can move freely.
Benefits:- It helps in reducing pain in the knee joint, cures osteoarthritis of the knee joint.
Elakizhi/Patra Pinda Sweda: In this treatment some ayurvedic herbal ingredients are tied and dipped in warm oil and are massaged over the whole body by the therapists for some time.
Benefits:- It treats Chronic back pain, Muscular pain, Anti Aging & rejuvenating Sciatica, Sprains and cramps.
Pizhichil: Massage is given to the patient by two trained therapists with Lukewarm herbal oils all over the body in a periodic way continuously for about 60-90 minutes. It gives a soothing feeling.
Benefits:- It is useful for Rheumatic diseases like arthritis, peralysis, hemiplegia, sexual weakness, nervous weakness and nervous disorders etcetera.
Nadi swedan: It is a different form of swedana procedure. In this treatment steam is given over the whole body or to a particular part of the body with the help of a special instrument known as nadi swedan yantra.
Benefits:- Useful in relieving pain,helps bring softness in the body,reduces the stiffness in the body.
How does ayurvedic panchkarma avoid surgery ?
Among all the remedies , janu basti is the best ayurvedic therapy to cure knee joint pain.Knee pain treatment in ayurveda is the best treatment related to osteoarthritis and other painful conditions.Janu Basti is the treatment in which warm medicated oil is poured in the compartment made from wet flour on the knee joint.Janu basti is a very pain relieving method performed by oil pooling.The knee is bathed with warm oil for a fixed duration of time. The whole janu basti treatment takes about 30-40 mins . After the treatment the oils and the flour is removed. At the end of this treatment the knee is given hot fomentation.
Oils used in this therapy are:
- Karpooradi thailam
- Mahanarayana thailam
- Dhanwantaram tailam
- Ksheerabala thailam
- Ashwagandha Bala Lakshadi tailam
- Pinda thailam
- Sahacharadi thailam
- Murivenna
Benefits of janu basti:
- It helps in reducing swelling in the knee joints
- Improves blood supply
- Improves joint flexibility and mobility
Conclusion
If you have any kind of pain in your knee you should definitely consult a doctor. Dr Abrol panchakarma and research centre offers you the best knee pain treatment in ayurveda. All the doctors working here are qualified and well trained.Our results are very promising.Doctors take well care of the patients and provide them a good balanced diet along with the best therapies. Every cure includes a specific ayurvedic diet which is related to the patient’s constitution type.