Osteoarthritis Treatment in Ayurveda

Reasons Behind Osteoarthritis or Sandhigata Vata:

According to Ayurveda, Vata aggravate by the following factors, also known as Vata Prakopaka Karanani)

• Excessive Exercise
• Excessive Fasting
• Due to Fractures
• Due to depletion of tissues
• Suppression of natural body urges
• Excessive administration of cleansing procedures
• Fear
• Excessive consumption of dry, astringent, bitter and pungent food.
• Exposure to cloudy and rainy weather

Due to the factors as mentioned above, Vata Dosha gets vitiated, and it will be lodged in the joints of the body will result in Sandhigata Vata. Because of the rooksha or dry property of Vata, the synovial fluid inside the joints gets dries up, and it will lead to the degeneration of joints and destruction of cartilage.

Signs and Symptoms

• Pain and swelling of joints.
• Stiffness and tenderness.
• Reduced Flexibility.
• Crepitus -abnormal sounds from joins due to damage to the cartilage.

What Are the Risk Factors?

• Age – Risk of Osteoarthritis increases with age.
• Gender – Women are more prone to Osteoarthritis
• Obesity- Excessive body weight can put stress on joints.
• Family History
• Previous Injury or fall
• Occupation- Task that fits this category include heavy lifting, lot of walking or climbing stairs.
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Congenital bone deformities
• Other medical conditions such as diabetes, gout, Osteonecrosis, Paget’s disease of bone

How to diagnose Osteoarthritis or Sandhigata Vata?

• Based on typical symptoms and physical examination
• By investigation such as X-Ray and MRI of the affected joint.
• Through lab tests such as blood test and joint fluid analysis.

How can Herbal Heal Ayurveda Sydney Help in Sandhigata Vata?

According to Ayurveda, treatment for Sandhigata Vata includes both shamana and shodhana chikitsa. Shamana chikitsa involves taking a set of oral Ayurveda medication and external application of ayurvedic oils Eg:Janu Basti. Shodhana chikitsa is nothing but the complete detoxification of the full-body through Panchakarma treatment /therapies. (https://herbalheal.com.au/panchakarma.php)

Ayurvedic Diet Recommendation for Osteoarthritis:

• Eat Plenty of fruits and vegetables that provide antioxidants.
• Take low-fat dairy food which is a good source of calcium and vitamin D
• Avoid processed and canned food that contains added sugar.
• void unhealthy fatty food.
• Avoid cold food and fried foods items.
• Add sesame seeds, garlic and turmeric to your diet.
• Always consume freshly cooked food.

Along with these ayurvedic diet changes and Ayurveda treatments, it is strongly recommending to maintain a healthy lifestyle such as adequate sleep, wholesome activities/ routines and a positive attitude for successful management of Osteoarthritis.

Self-medication is not advisable. Advises are only for general information; an Ayurvedic doctor must be consulted before making any lifestyle changes, diet changes or consuming ayurvedic drugs.

Contact Herbal Heal Ayurveda Sydney for an appointment with Dr Aswani Anil to discuss your health condition. (https://herbalheal.com.au/about.php)