Arthritis Treatment
Osteoarthritis
Are you looking for the best Ayurvedic Treatment for Arthritis?
Osteoarthritis(OA) is a condition that affects the joints in various parts of the body due to its wear and tear. The ligaments undergo gradual erosion face stretching which initiates the pain. It also affects the entire joint including the nearby muscles, underneath bones, and ligaments. People with Osteoarthritis condition face heavy pain, which affects their workability and daily life activities.
A few factors which cause Osteoarthritis are lack of exercise, unhealthy lifestyle, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, deficiency, and joint injuries. Ayurveda treats Osteoarthritis as ‘Vata’ disorder which is related to ageing. Women are most prone to this condition when compared to men.
Our Osteoarthritis treatment in Kerala includes various techniques of herbal treatment methods. This effective and safe alternative treatment decreases pain, swelling, and inflammation by blocking the production of inflammatory chemicals in the body.
Osteoarthritis treatment in Kerala through Ayurveda rejuvenates the damaged cartilages and tissues of the degenerative joints. Medications that decrease ‘Kapha Vata dosha are suggested for strengthening and lubrication of joints. Customized treatment plans are suggested after understanding the root cause of the condition and the patient’s health condition. After the identification of the root cause, a customized combination of four important aspects that include Panchakarma, herbal medicines, diet plan, and lifestyle changes are implemented.
At Jeeva Ayurveda Hospital, we provide a combination of Ayurvedic therapies that are directed by our experienced Ayurvedic Physicians and trained therapists for the best Osteoarthritis treatment in Kerala. We always ensure that the patients who have completed our protocol-based treatment lead a quality life even with aging.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder affecting mainly small joints of the arm and leg which is related to rakthavatha in Ayurveda. Other important types of arthritis are Ankylosing spondylitis, Gout, Juvenile arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Reactive arthritis, Septic arthritis etc.
Symptoms – tender warm swollen joints, joint stiffness, and shifting pain which is usually worse in the morning and after inactivity. Mainly affects the joints of fingers and toes. Fatigue, fever, and loss of appetite are also present. Gout- pain, and swelling of one or more joints tenderness redness most often in the big toe. SLE- fatigue, skin rashes, fever, pain or swelling in the joints.
Internal medications Ayurveda internal medications in the form of capsules, tablets, decoctions, powders, etc. are used for about 45 to 90 days to cure the symptoms. Medicines are administered according to the condition of the patient.
Based on the severity of the disease condition external pain management is done in two phases.
Amavastha- phase 1- acute pain and stiffness in the joints due to excessive daily activity like carrying loads, workplace physical stress, etc. The treatment plan for 5- 9 days Dhanyamladhara- warm herbal liquid is poured from a hung vessel over the affected joints. Lepanam-application of various drugs in paste form over the affected areas. Choorna pinda sveda- application of fomentation made of potalis of medicated choornas.
Niramavastha-treatment plan for about 14- 21 days.Phase 2- A mild chronic or long-standing pain and stiffness of joints. Abhyanga- external application of medicated oil over the affected body areas. Januvasthi- retention of medicated oil over the knee joints for a specific duration PPS- Patrapindasveda fomentation with various herbs helps in reducing pain and stiffness SSPS- Shashtika pindasveda fomentation with medicated milk, herbs, and rice. It nourishes bones, muscles, and nerves Phase 2-B Severe chronic or long-standing pain and stiffness.
Above treatments are administered, and along with that Panchakarma procedures are also selected. External management Upanaha is one of the best treatments for arthritis in the initial stages. A lipid medium is highly suitable for penetration of the drug molecules through the skin layers. Jeeva Ayurveda has its own upanaha and highly effective oils for the management of the initial phase of arthritis. Here oils like Narayana thaila Rasathaila applied first serve as a lipoidal medium for penetration of drug molecules of Nirgundi and exert an immediate anti-inflammatory effect. Vasti cleanses the colon and prepares a good atmosphere for Matravasthi material to come in contact with the colon wall and exert its medicinal effect. Matravasti is a form of snehavasti. It is convenient and comfortable for administration. Vasti is medicated enema which nourishes the body promotes strength and cures vata related diseases. All vata alleviating treatments through specific herbs are suggested for lubrication and strengthening of the joints.
Jeeva Ayurveda hospital provides the best Ayurvedic treatment for arthritis in Kochi and Kerala. We at Jeeva Ayurveda, deliver the most authentic Ayurvedic treatments for arthritis with our own medications and treatment protocol, which gives thousands of completely satisfied clients.
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