An Ayurvedic groundwork has passed a test as an substitute to high-end drugs for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Many successful trials have proved it.
The drugs which are used for knee osteoarthritis are celecoxib and glucosamine sulphate. It is seen that, patients condition may deteriorate to end-stage arthritis and may require joint replacement surgery, which is expensive. Osteoarthritis is also mainly treated with analgesics, which provide characteristic, long-term pain relief but also lead to serious toxicity.
Ayurveda deliberates 'Vata Dosha' as accountable for all movements, impulses and pressure forces:
Prana Vata which signifies general energy of body.
Vyana Vata signifies circulation of waste metabolites and nutrients.
Apana Vata outlooks for cleansing process in the body.
Kapha Dosha conveys the functional strength and structural integrity to joints.
Ayurveda considers osteoarthritis as a Vata disorder. Nowadays it can occur in any age. The cause would be
Symptoms include:
We at Vaidya Ayurveda Hospital, makes use of restorative herbs, rejuvenative herbs, Anti Vata herbs for anti-inflammatory, and natural pain relief. Antidegenerative herbs to relieve symptoms, progression of disease, to improve flexibility, joint structure, and movement.
Ayurvedic Panchakarma therapy techniques like Patrapottali and Churnapottali, simple massage are very helpful in relieving problems like stiffness and pain and improving flexibility.
Physiotherapy and Ayurvedic Panchakarma therapy are good choice. Guided exercises and Yoga Postures do offer a great relief. We do teach all people Flexibility Enhancement Exercises from Yoga and Tai Chi.