Knee pain can be deteriorating when it comes to different age categories. Some individuals experience it after a heavy, tiring day; some when getting aged; some females feel it during the days of their periods. The causes and reasons for the agony can be different, but there are different types. Ayurveda has the power of blending ancient wisdom with the needs of modern life and scenarios. The lifestyle we are living is different and has evolved so. In this blog Sree Subramania provides an insight for ayurvedic treatment for knee pain in Kerala. Let’s take a look on how get relief from knee pain through the lens of Ayurveda.
What are the Common Treatments Used for Knee pain in Ayurveda?
External Therapies
- Abhyangha
- Janu Basti
- Janu dhara
- Lepa
- Pinda Sweda
Internal Therapies
- Guggulu
- Shallaki
- Ashwagandha
- Nirgundi
- Triphala
Let’s see how certain treatments in Ayurveda is helping in the holistic healing of knee pain
Ayurvedic Massage
- Ayurvedic massage is the first line of defense in Ayurveda. It is not just a rubbing activity. It is a therapeutic massage with medicated oils and herbs.
- How it Works: Medicated oils are warmed and poured to a tolerable temperature and then applied to the affected area to reduce inflammation and Vata-pacifying properties.
- Benefits: The massage helps to increase the blood circulation, reduces stiffness and lubricates the joints, flushes out the toxins from the body.
Dhara Treatment
- Dhara is one of the most relaxing therapy in the context of Ayurveda where the stream of warm herbal oil or medicated oil is poured over the affected area.
- How it works: It is basically applied when the patient is lying down. The stream of medicated oil or kashaya is poured directly on the knee.
- Benefits: during dhara treatment the oil penetrates deeply in to the body which helps in calming the nervous system and reducing inflammation, and restoring stability and flexibility. It’s like a concentrated, deep-heating treatment that pacifies Vata at its core.
Basti Treatments
- Basti treatment for knee pain is considered as purifiying or deep cleansing effect. While Basti often refers to enemas for colon cleansing, Janu Basti is a localized treatment for the knee.
- How it works: A ring made of out dough is place on the knee, which act as a reservoir. This is filled with warm medicated oil. It is allowed to rest and let it rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Benefits: this way of treatment provides a nourishment for knee when the oil penetrates, for strengthening bones, repairing cartilage, and providing unmatched lubrication to alleviate pain and restore the strength and motion.
Sree Subramania offers the best ayurvedic treatment for knee pain in kerala. If you are looking to get rid of the agony of never-ending knee pain, approaching us is your best decision.
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