Spine Basti is an important Ayurvedic treatment for pain management that focus on the spine or the vertebral column. It includes pouring of specially prepared warm herbal oil over the spine area.
Knee problems are caused by a Vayu imbalance in the area, which is caused by a Vata dosha imbalance. Swedana and warm medicated oils help to counteract the cold and dry conditions caused by the imbalance. It is performed in the morning for Kapha dominant individuals, noon for Pitta dominant individuals, and evening for Vata dominant individuals. In general, the therapy should be performed first thing in the morning.
Janu Vasti is a specialized Ayurvedic treatment that involves collecting medicated oil and storing it in compartments created around the knee joint or the site of inflammation or injury. It can be used to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoporosis, tendonitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ligament tear, and so on.
Osgood-Schlatter Syndrome
This condition results in a painful bump below the knee where a tendon from the kneecap connects to the shin. Overuse and irritation at the tendon insertion defined as the tibial tubercle are the most common causes. The discomfort may come and go over time. It is common in both adolescent boys and girls (ages 13 and 14)
Patellofemoral Pain
Rather than an injury, this is frequently caused by issues with muscle imbalance, tightness, and leg alignment. There is discomfort between the patella and the underlying thighbone (femur). It is common in athletes and young adults, particularly those with a slight misalignment of the kneecap. This condition develops in older adults as a result of kneecap arthritis.
Knee Osteoarthritis
It is the most common type of arthritis in the knee joint. It is a type of arthritis that is caused by degenerative wear and tear. It most frequently affects people over the age of 50. It is possible that it will occur in younger people as well. The cartilage in the knee joint eventually wears off in this disease. When the joint is mobilized, this causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and movement disruption, as well as click sounds.
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
It is caused by a band of tough tissue that runs from your hip to the outside of your knee. This becomes inflamed and causes pain on the outside of the knee if it is irritated by overuse or other problems.
Other indications include:
Janu Vasti's relaxing and healing effect reduces pain and stiffness by nourishing the systems of the knee joint
It relaxes the nerves that supply the knee joint and enhances the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the area
This treatment also improves local blood circulation
It increases knee joint flexibility and range of motion while decreasing the intensity and frequency of knee pain
Janu Vasti is also recommended for people who work in jobs that require them to stand for long periods of time, such as athletes and sportspeople
