Ayurvedic Treatment for Knee Pain
(Upanaha, Vasthi, Swedana, Virechana, Abhyanga)
About the Treatment
The knee is one of the largest joints in the body, shaped by the lower end of the femur, upper end of the tibia and the patella (knee cap). A few ligaments and muscles connected to the bones of the knee joint keeps up ordinary movement. Special cartilaginous tissues, known as menisci, are placed between the two articular ends of the joint. These act as a cushion between the articular surfaces and absorb the shock during movement. An injury or disease of the knee joint, or any structure surrounding the knee can result in pain.
According to ayurveda knee pain or swelling of the knee joint is Sandhivata in which the vitiated vata affects the joints which intently looks like the ailment of Osteoarthritis. Injury, amadosha, fasting, riding or standing irritates vatadosha which leads to sandhivata.
Dosha Focus & Balance & Therapies
Dosha Balance
Vata Accumulation in Sandhi (Joints)
Recommended Ayurvedic Therapies
- Janu Basti (Retaining warm oil over knee joints)
- Patra Pinda Sweda (Leaf poultice massage)
- Upanaha (Warm herbal paste bandage)
- Abhyanga (Herbal oil massage)
Guidelines (Ahara & Vihara)
Dietary Guidelines (Ahara)
Incorporate healthy oils like sesame oil and cow's ghee. Eat warm cooked grains and vegetables. Avoid cold salads and dry beans.
Lifestyle & Activity (Vihara)
Avoid standing or walking for prolonged periods. Apply warm sesame oil to the joints daily and do gentle knee-strengthening movements.
Patient Success Stories
"The Janu Basti treatment did wonders for my osteoarthritis. The stiffness is gone and I can walk stairs comfortably again."
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