Back Pain In Ayurveda |
Back pain can be due to many causes like Lumbar
Spodolitis, Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Inter vertebral disc prolapse
(IVDP) etc
In Ayurveda the condition is
classified to Kadeegraha , Kadee soola, Grudrasi etc. Prana, Udana, Samana,
Vyana and Apana are the the five
devisions of ‘vayu’ one the Functinal elements (VATA, PITHA,& KAPHA) of the
body. The distruction of ‘apanavayu ‘is the one of the major causes of the
backpain. Thus the Ayurvedic treatments helps to clear the Channels of ‘vayu’
especially Apanavayu and get relief to the diseased condition and symptoms.
The treatment also helps to
align the spinal canal, helps to maintain the flexibility of the vertebral column
and strengthen the muscles, Inter vertebral Discs which maintain the disc space.
Since the treatments helps to maintain the tone of the
muscles, the recurrence chances are also less.
Back pain & Its Management in Ayurveda
Back pain is a common problem found in the Society. It may be
due to many reasons like Muscular, Neurological, Disc prolapse, Inflammatory,
Alignment etc and due to infection etc
The management in ayurveda
The management of back pain may vary from individual to
individual according to the condition and cause of the diseases. The usual protocol
includes three phases of management.
1.
Reduce the Inflammation and pain
2.
Correction of the Channels, Structure and Alignment
3.
Strengthening and mobilizing the muscles and
joints
4.
Rehabilitation
5.
Follow up
The treatment Procedures include
Dhanyamala Dhara – Fermented,
Medicated fluid is poured on the body in a particular manner by an assistant
for an average one hour daily.
It
helps to remove the inflammation of the muscles and joints as well as all other
parts of the body.
Podikizhi – The Medicated Poultices
are warmed and applied over the body
It also helps to remove the
inflammation of the joints and muscles. It also helps to relax and reduce the
spasm of the muscles and tendons and increase the blood circulation which has a
very good role on healing any condition.
Abhyangam
It is
application of oil all over the body especially over head, ears and foot with
medicated oils of different kinds suitable for the condition of the patient.
Massages
Traction
massage
Elakizhi
It is a
kind of fomentation by the Poultice prepared of leaves etc
Manjhakizhi
It is a kind of fomentation by poultice prepared of Turmeric etc
Dhara / Pizhichil
It is a
kind of Oil fomentation, warm oil is poured all over the body in a systematic
way
Thaila vasthi
It is a
kind of enema with medicated oil.
Vaitharana vasthi
It is a
kind of enema with medicate decoctions of Tamarind, Sugar, Saidavam & Gingili
oil
Kashaya vasthi/ Nirroohavasthi
It is a
kind of enema with medicines like kashayam (decoction), Thailam ( Medicated
oil) etc
Kadeevasthi
It is a
kind of treatment with keeping oil over the lumbar region with the help of
supporting materials.
Navaratheppu
It is a
kind of fomentation with massage using the paste made up of rice called navara
Navarakizhi
It is
kind of fomentation using the poultice made up of ‘navara’ rice, milk &
decoction.
Exercises to rehabilitate the movements along with the
resting, healing phase
Internal Medication
Some conditions like damaged nerves
or muscles has to rebuilt with the help of follow up Management with Medicines
The
Internal medication has to be continued for a minimum period of three months
with precautions like free from fall or infections.
Follow up treatments
Ayurveda
suggests follow up treatment to avoid the recurrence of the diseases. It
include follow up medication as well as follow up treatment like abhyangam
etc once in a year, a minimum period of
14 days for at least consecutive two more years.
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