AYURVEDA AND OSTEOARTHRITIS || What is the main Cause of Osteoarthritis|Treatment For Osteoarthritis@Vardhanayurveda
Published
in THE HINDU News Paper on Thursday 23rd June 2005 Written by Dr. VARDHAN, Founder
&Chief Physician of Vardhan Ayurveda Hospital, Hyderabad.
Osteoarthritis is the most common condition, affecting the
weight-bearing joints (e.g., knees, lower back, hips, etc), often described as “Wear and Tear Arthritis.”
In
the human body, the ends of the bones in healthy joints covered with a smooth,
slippery tissue called cartilage, which protects our bones. Joints also contain
a fluid called a synovial fluid, which acts as a cushion or “ShockAbsorber” and lubricates the joint. In people with osteoarthritis, the
synovial fluid becomes thinner and loses its elasticity. The lighter synovial
fluid does not provide a good cushion. For this reason, the cartilage covering
the ends of the bones begins to break, which leads to pain and stiffness in the
joint. Osteoarthritis is also known as Degenerative Joint Disorder, because of degeneration
of cartilage covering the ends of the bones. In Ayurveda, this condition termed
as “Sandhighat Vata.”
This
condition can be a very mild disease or a severe disease that significantly
limits everyday activity. For example, if a patient has Osteoarthritis of the
knee, the patient may feel pain and swell in the knee area, and pain gets worse
during movement of the knee. A patient may feel or hear crunching or cracking
sounds on the movement of joints. X-rays usually confirm the diagnosis.
AyurvedicScience mainly based on the
principles of bio-energy. There are three types of bio-energies or doshas
called Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, which
control metabolism and all other functions of the human body. The equilibrium
of the Doshas provides complete health and imbalance of these Doshas,and lead
to various disorders. Osteoarthritis (Sandhighat Vata) is a Vata disorder in
which excessive Vata energy causes dryness in the joints followed by Pain,
Swelling Immobility, and Stiffness of the affected joints.
Ayurvedic Therapy in Osteoarthritis not only limits further decline in the joints but also
rejuvenates the damaged cartilages. Ayurvedictreatment for Osteoarthritis in Hyderabad has firmly gained the success
rate. Ashwagandha, Guggul, and Shilajit, one capsule or tablet each twice a day
with a large glass of water for six months provides excellent outcomes in
Osteoarthritis. These herbs do not produce any side effect even for long-term
use. As acute pain may not felt in every case of degeneration, one must think
of starting treatment at the very initial stage.
Ayurveda &KeraliyaPanchakarma increases mobility and decreases disability in
Osteoarthritis. The procedures include Abhyangam, Navarakizhi, Swedam, Elakizhi,
Pizhichil, Janu Vasthi, Virecanam, Matra Vasthi, etc. These vary from
person to person and are chosen by a specialist ayurvedic physician according
to the age, severity, intensity, and disability of the patient.
As
per the composition of the individual, ayurvedic diet, and lifestyle will be
selected. One should evade being overweight because excess weight gains the
load on the Joints. Routine exercises of knee joints help the patient to remain
healthy.
Vardhan
Ayurveda Hospital in Hyderabad- is the pioneer in MeruChikitsa,
PanchakarmaChikitsa& Kerala Ayurveda Panchakarma was established in 1999 to
provide genuine health care. We are instrumental in successfully treating
Chronic Ailments like Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Slip disc, neuromuscular
diseases, Cervical & Lumbar Spondylosis, Degenerative disc diseases, and
severe spinal conditions.
We at Vardhan Ayurveda Hospital, since 1999 with 7
branches (Basheerbagh, Tarnaka, Banjara Hills, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry,
Kurnool, and Tirupati) across Andhra Pradesh & Telangana have treated more
than 5 Lakh Patients and avoided 2 Lakh + Surgeries by giving The Best Treatments for “OSTEOARTHRITIS”
with high success rates through Ayurveda.
Dr. Vardhan
MD (Ayu): Ph.D: MS (C&P)
Founder & Chief Physician
Phone: 9056959595
Hyderabad Branches: Basheerbagh, Tarnaka, Banjarahills
AP Branches: Vijayawada, Tirupati, Kurnool, Rajahmundry
MD (Ayu): Ph.D: MS (C&P)
Founder & Chief Physician
Phone: 9056959595
Hyderabad Branches: Basheerbagh, Tarnaka, Banjarahills
AP Branches: Vijayawada, Tirupati, Kurnool, Rajahmundry
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