Ayurveda:
JOINT PAIN Overview:
Definition:
Joint pain is a very common problem prevailing in almost every part of this developing
world. It is basically symptom and not a disease. But has eventually become a part
of every bodies life especially aged people. Joint pain may also be defined as the
inflammation or the bursa (a fluid filled space that provides couching to the structure
of the joint) and is also known as bursitis.
Causes
injury to joint
excessive straining of the joint
inflammation of joint known as arthritis is another cause
inflammation of the tendons supporting the joint called as tendenitis
inflammation of the bursa known as bursitis
Cronic Diseases treated safely:
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Home Remedies
Taking bath with warm water is a best remedy to avoid joint pains.
oil massage on the affected part helps in relieving from joint pains
Consuming tea made out of papaya seeds is very effective in preventing joint pains.
garlic roasted with butter is very effective remedy to avoid joint pains
Chapatti made of flour which is composed of roasted gram flour with clarified butter
when consumed gives great relief from joint pains.
Banana fruit has certain properties that help in restoring lost nutrient in the
joints thus is recommended in joint pain cases.
Consuming warm milk with one table spoon of turmeric helps in relieving from all
forms of body aches.
To strengthen the ligaments consumption of carrot juice is higly recommended.
Consuming apple cider vinegar has also proven it worth in relieving from joint pains.
Massaging warm vinegar on the affected place at bed time is very effective in joint
pains
Performing yogic exercise like gomukh asana is good to avoid joint pains
consuming plenty of fluids also helps in flushing out of toxins from the body thus
is effective way to avoid joint pains
To get immediate relief from pain perform hot and cold fomentation of the joint.
Regular exercises are recommended so as to keep the joint flexible and in proper
functioning
Massaging olive and camphor oil is also recommended.
Treatment
1. Ayurvedic treatment [Chikitsa] does not mean suppressing the main symptoms and creating some new ones as side effects of the main treatment. It is to remove the root cause and give permanent relief.
2.
There are four main classifications of management of disease in Ayurveda: shodan, or cleansing; shaman or palliation; rasayana, or rejuvenation; and satvajaya, or mental hygiene.
3.
The treatment mainly comprises of powders, tablets, decoctions, medicated oils etc. prepared from natural herbs, plants and minerals. Because the medicines are from natural sources and not synthetic, they are accepted and assimilated in the body without creating any side effects and on the other hand, there may be some side benefits.