Joint pain and musculoskeletal disorders are among the most common health complaints. Ayurveda offers safe and natural management by addressing the root cause — imbalance in Vata dosha — rather than merely suppressing symptoms with side-effect-laden medications.
Common Conditions Treated
- Arthritis
- Knee Joint pain
- Neck & Shoulder pain
- Frozen Shoulder syndrome
- Sciatica
- Disc prolapse
- Chronic back ache
- Lumbago and Osteoarthritis
Ayurvedic Understanding
According to Ayurveda, joint pain occurs due to imbalance in Vata — the energy responsible for movement and spaces in the joints. Imbalance in Vyana Vata causes circulation problems, leading to tissue degeneration. Shleshaka Kapha, which keeps joints lubricated, gets dried up due to toxin accumulation, causing pain and stiffness.
Key Treatments
Kati Basti (45 min — 200 Lei): Warm medicated oil retained on the lower back. Effective for chronic back ache, sciatica, rheumatoid arthritis, and lumbago. Best combined with Kizhi massage.
Greeva Basti (45 min — 200 Lei): Medicated oil retained around the neck. Beneficial for cervical spondylosis and neck stiffness. Best combined with Abhyanga.
Janu Basti (45 min — 250 Lei): Medicated oil retained on the knee joint. Relieves knee pain, improves mobility, reduces inflammation. Best combined with Kizhi.
Elakizhi (90 min — 350 Lei): Herbal leaf bag massage for inflammatory joint conditions.