Osteo-Arthritis
Knee pain can be caused by a sudden injury, an overuse injury, or by an underlying condition, such as arthritis.
Treatment will vary depending on the cause. Symptoms of knee injury can include pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is one of the oldest and most common types of
arthritis. It is characterized by a breakdown of the joint's cartilage. Cartilage is the part of the joint that
cushions the ends of bones. Cartilage breakdown causes bones to rub against each other, causing pain and loss of
movement. Osteoarthritis can range from very mild to very severe, and most commonly affects middle-aged and
older people. It affects hands and weight-bearing joints such as knees, hips, feet and the back.
Causes
Excessive consumption of dry, cold or stale food, exposure to severe cold and dry weather, excessive use of joint, obesity, joint injury, heredity and old age are the main causative factors.
Symptoms
- Tenderness
- Swelling on joint
- Pain in the joints
- Stiffness and pain when moving or working
According to Ayurveda, Osteoarthritis occurs due to aggravation of Vata Dosha and is known as Sandhivata (Sandhi means the joint and Vata stands for Vata Dosha).
Vata is an Ayurvedic humor that symbolizes air or wind and governs all movements in the body as well as mind.
The condition of Sandhivata is caused when the activities of Vata increase inside the Sandhis or joints. Because Vata is dry in nature, it absorbs the fluidity from any part of the body. It is also destructive or catabolic in nature, which is why it causes destruction of the cartilages and reduction in the Synovial Fluid inside the joint capsule.
Ayurvedic treatment of Osteoarthritis not only prevents further deterioration in the joints but also rejuvenates damaged cartilages. Vata-alleviating treatments through specific herbs are also suggested for lubrication and strengthening of joints.
Treatment for Osteoarthritis, comprises of
Duration of Treatment – As per diagnosis, Chronicity of Disease, Patients Age, Sex & Allied diseases
Ayurved Panchakarma treatment consist of following series of treatments
The more seriously affected patients are advised to undergo Ayurvedic therapies like
By these procedures Ayurved is able to provide tangible relief from symptoms and improvement in functional capabilities in Patients with Osteoarthritis.
Which possess anti-inflammatory effects and those that are strengthening to the cartilages and bones?
Regular administration of these products is seen to improve inflammation, provide relief from pain and improve joint function.
At GARJE AYURVED, we offer effective treatment of Osteoarthritis through a combination of our Ayurvedic formulations and Traditional Ayurvedic combinations
We have over the years perfected the art and science of treating Osteoarthritis through conservative approach and avoiding the need to for surgery in a vast majority of patients.
We advise a preventive approach to Osteoarthritis as well. Because Osteoarthritis is
degenerative in nature and progresses with ageing, we advise patients who have just started developing
mild problems to start taking some of our joint strengthening formulae and using the oils on their joints
regularly.
For those who have more severe symptoms, we also advise them to undergo a full course of detox and
strengthening therapies once a year and short courses of detox and strengthening therapy performed over three days
once in two or three months, so as to prevent further damage to the tissues and to keep joints strong.