Arthritis is a type of joint disorder and may present itself in different forms. It involves inflammation of one or multiple joints along with pain. The bone joints of hands, knuckles, wrist, fingers, jaw, foot, neck, spine, upper and lower back, in knee and hip are the affected areas.
Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis are the most common types of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis affects the joints while Osteoarthritis affects the cartilage near the bones.
Rheumatoid arthritis or Amavata is associated with excessive toxins and symptoms include the presence of swelling, the local rise in temperature, fever, heaviness and restricted movements. The best way of Ayurvedic treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis is given initially with dry heat, dry massage and internal medicines to correct digestion and improve mobility.
On the other hand, chronic arthritis without excess swelling, fever but restricted movements and pain indicates Osteoarthritis or Sandhivata. Knees are the most affected area for Osteoarthritis. This form is treated with oil massage and localized oil baths (Pizhichil).
fter the correct assessment of the level of toxins in the body, our doctor may advice detoxifying Panchakarma therapies such as Virechana (Purgation) and Vashti (Medicated Enema) to expel the root cause out of the system followed by a course of internal palliative medicines to achieve sustained relief from the symptoms. Other treatment options include Vasthi (administration of herbal oils/decoctions anorectally), Snehana (oleation using a medicated ghee), Lepa (application of a herbal paste on the affected areas), and Abhyanga (bodily massage). Arthritic conditions are dealt with in Ayurveda under “Vathashonitham”.
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Ayurveda uses the principles of Doshas (primary functional energies) to explain the working of diseases. If any of the three Doshas - Vata, Pitta, or Kapha is imbalanced, it may cause diseases. Vata vitiation affects movement. This leads to the accumulation of toxins in the body. Kapha can get mixed with Vata in the joints causing all the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Ayurvedic treatment of Arthritis can help in providing a solution for chronic cases.
