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Joint Problems

Joint Pain and pain while movement are among the most common problems for which a patient consults a doctor. There are several conditions that affect the normal functioning of the joints leading to the manifestations of different diseases. Injury due to trauma is one of the issues, leading to impaired joint function but the main issues that cause dysfunction in joints are inflammation and degeneration.

The various conditions affecting different joints include

Other Diseases Affecting Specific Joints

Shoulder Joint

Adhesive capsulitis, Frozen Shoulder, Peri-Arthritis Shoulder.

Elbow Joint

Tennis, Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow.

Wrist Joint

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

Ankle and foot

Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, Calcaneal Bursitis

Hip Joint

Avascular Necrosis of Head of Femur

Knee Joint

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteo Arthritis
Causes of Joint Problems

Joint problems can be caused by several issues, however, the main causes are

  1. Degeneration
  2. Inflammation
  3. Damage due to Injury
Symptoms Of Joint Problems

Pain – Pain may be at the joint or in parts of the body associated with the joint.

Swelling – Swelling is often a sign of inflammation.

Stiffness – Stiffness is caused by the body to prevent excessive movement in order to protect the damaged part.

Limited range of movement – when a muscle or tendon is affected, it is not possible to move the joint through the full range that is normally possible.

Tenderness – Tenderness is pain on touching the part and is a sign of inflammation.

Weakness – Weakness of the part of the body associated with the joint is often seen.

Inability to move the part – When a tendon or muscle is affected, the person is not able to move the affected part. Movement may also be restricted by pain.

Fever – Joint problems can also be a part of a systemic issue and a disease that not only affects the joint but also other organs in the body Ex. Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Treatment Of Joint Problems

The goal of ayurvedic treatment for joint pain and other joint problems is to get rid of the symptoms like pain, tenderness, swelling, redness, stiffness etc associated with the problem, to enable the person to perform the normal activities and to prevent further complications and recurrence.

Ayurvedic Treatment For Joint Pain & Problems

The Ayurvedic approach to treatment is very individualised. However, the approach to treatment of patients suffering from Inflammatory conditions differs significantly from that of degenerative conditions.

It is seen that chronic joint problems tend to be similar after a long time. if inflammatory conditions last long, they lead to degeneration and degeneration over a long period of time, leads to inflammation. So, patients who suffer from either of these conditions for a long period of time will have combination of inflammation and degeneration which have to be addressed simultaneously.

Ayurvedic Treatment Of Inflammatory Joint Conditions

According to Ayurveda, the initial stages of Inflammatory conditions are considered to be associated with toxicity and are dealt with by detoxification. Detoxification, in Ayurveda, is three prong. For mild level of toxicity, Ayurveda advocates very light food with warm fluids and rest. For moderate level of toxicity, Ayurveda advocates administration of herbal decoctions that help the liver to metabolise and eliminate the toxins. For toxicity of a high degree, Ayurveda advocates Panchakarma (The five methods of Cellular Bio-purification). Ayurveda also advocates a number of herbs that have a very effective anti-inflammatory action. the main one is Guggulu and it is one of the most important herbs used in Ayurveda for the treatment of Inflammatory conditions. Ayurveda also employs a number of therapies like Dhanyamladhara (Pouring of warm fermented liquid), Abhyanga (Oil massage), Podikkizhi (Herbal powder massage), Ilakkaizhi (Herbal leaf massage) and a large variety of Vasthis (Enemas) which are very effective for inflammatory conditions. Course of Vasthi as a continuous process numbering 8, 15 and 30 are called Yoga Vasthi, Kala Vasthi and Karma Vasthi respectively and are very effective in reducing very severe inflammation and restoring normalcy. It is seen to be the main tool used in bringing down the inflammatory markers like ESR, CRP etc. significantly.

Ayurveda Approach To Degenerative Joint Conditions

Ayurveda also is very effective in addressing degenerative skeleton-muscular conditions. Ayurveda recommends a holistic approach to treatment comprising of diet, lifestyle, herbal medicines and therapies for addressing degenerative joint conditions. There are many medicines in Ayurveda that help to strengthen the joints and reduce the degeneration. Ayurvedic physicians can choose ideal combinations for each individual. The therapies like Tailadhara (pouring of medicated oils), Nhavarakkizhi (massage with bolus of rice boiled in medicated milk) and Ksheera vasthi are among the most effective therapies for preventing degeneration and to strengthening the joints. It is very important to note that if there is associated inflammation, the anti-degenerative therapy is advised only after the inflammation is brought under control.

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