Back, Neck & Joint Pains
Neck Pain
Pain in the neck, shoulders and arms, is a very common problem and is growing in incidence over the years. Several factors like sedentary lifestyle, wrong posture, excessive use of computers, and general lack of physical activity account for the increased prevalence.
Most Common Causes:
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Muscle Spasm, Sprain or Strain
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Cervical Spondylosis
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Osteoporosis
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Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Spinal Stenosis
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Intervertebral Disc prolapse or Disc herniation
What to Expect:
Ayurvedic treatment for Neck pain is based on the cause of the neck pain and very often it is because of muscular spasm caused by Strain due to posture or due to stress. This responds easily to Ayurvedic medicines, and in severe cases, to local massages. Ayurveda offers a very tangible alternative to surgery and other invasive procedures like epidural injections.
Administration of Ayurvedic therapies like Podikkizhi (Choorna pinda sweda), Elakkizhi (Patrapotala sweda), Abhyanga (medicated oil massage), Nasya (Instillation of medicated liquids through the nasal cavity) etc. in conjugation with herbal medicines is very effective in providing tangible benefits in all these cases, rendering the patient symptom free. It also helps reverse the nerve damage and prevent further degeneration of the cartilage, bones and nerves involved.
Back Pain
Back pain and spine-related diseases are a group of very common problems and are growing in incidence over the years. Several reasons like weight gain, sedentary lifestyle, wrong posture excessive sitting or standing etc. account for the increased prevalence.
Most Common Causes:
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Muscle Spasm, Sprain or Strain
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Lumbar spondylosis , Ankylosing spondylitis
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Osteoporosis
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Sacroiliitis
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Sciatica
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Osteoporosis
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Slipped disc
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Facet Arthropathy
What to Expect:
Ayurveda offers a very tangible alternative in almost all cases. Administration of Panchakarma (The detoxification therapies) with special focus on Vasthi (Enema) clubbed with the other therapies like Podikkizhi (Choorna pinda sweda), Elakkizhi (Patrapotala sweda), Abhyanga (medicated oil massage) etc in conjugation with herbal medicines is very effective in providing tangible benefits in all these cases, rendering the patient free from back pain and other symptoms. It also helps in preventing further degeneration of the cartilage, bones and nerves involved preventing further recurrence.
Joint Pain
Joint Pain and pain while movement are among the most common problems for which a patient consults a doctor. There are several conditions that affect the normal functioning of the joints leading to the manifestations of different diseases. Injury due to trauma is one of the issues, leading to impaired joint function but the main issues that cause dysfunction in joints are inflammation and degeneration.
Diseases Affecting Specific Joints:
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Adhesive capsulitis, Frozen Shoulder, Peri-Arthritis Shoulder
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Tennis, Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow
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Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, Calcaneal Bursitis
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Avascular Necrosis of Head of Femur
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Osteoporosis
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Slipped disc
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Facet Arthropathy
Most Common Causes:
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Degeneration
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Inflammation
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Damage due to Injury
What to Expect:
Ayurveda is very effective in addressing degenerative skeleton-muscular conditions. Ayurveda recommends a holistic approach to treatment comprising of diet, lifestyle, herbal medicines and therapies for addressing degenerative joint conditions. There are many medicines in Ayurveda that help to strengthen the joints and reduce the degeneration. Ayurvedic physicians can choose ideal combinations for each individual. The therapies like Tailadhara (pouring of medicated oils), Nhavarakkizhi (massage with bolus of rice boiled in medicated milk) and Ksheera vasthi are among the most effective therapies for preventing degeneration and to strengthening the joints. It is very important to note that if there is associated inflammation, the anti-degenerative therapy is advised only after the inflammation is brought under control.
According to Ayurveda, the initial stages of Inflammatory conditions are considered to be associated with toxicity and are dealt with by detoxification. Detoxification. For mild level of toxicity, Ayurveda advocates very light food with warm fluids and rest. For moderate level of toxicity, Ayurveda advocates administration of herbal decoctions that help the liver to metabolise and eliminate the toxins. For toxicity of a high degree, Ayurveda advocates Panchakarma.
Why Us ?
Treatment at Sattva Ayurveda alleviates the need for powerful medicines and surgery.
There is a marked improvement in the quality of life.
Our years of experience makes us the best at offering the services required to effectively heal the joints
The treatment offered is time-tested, safe and effective.
The treatment is natural and holistic.
Regular use of our methods retards the chances of a recurrence.
Patients experience renewed confidence in life.