How Ayurveda Can Help Manage Chronic Joint Pain Without Side Effects

Arthritis may be of 100 different types and manifest in any joint of the body as swelling, inflammation, pain, immobility, or stiffness. It usually happens to elderly people, but nowadays, joint dysfunction is affecting younger people in their teens and 20s. Compared to modern treatment methods, Ayurvedic medicine for joint pain restores the balance of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas, which cause varying abnormalities in joints without causing any side effects.

This blog suggests certain Ayurvedic remedies for joint pain management:

1. Panchakarma Method

Panchakarma’s five steps aid in the body’s detoxification by rectifying the imbalances of the doshas, and that will lead to improvement in joint health. 

• Purvakarma: It is the process of oleation and sweating therapy, using medicated oils and steam baths to release toxins from the body.
• Vamana: This second panchakarma step aids in the body’s detoxification with the help of oral intake of black gram, sesame and madana.
• Virechana: Any form of gut disorder may cause joint pain. It is the practice of consuming a diet high in ghee and herbal remedies that may help clear the intestines and enhance joint health.
• Vasti: Joint pain can be alleviated by inserting laxatives through the anal region, which helps to eliminate the body’s vata-related dryness.
• Abhyanga: Massaging the affected area or performing full-body massage with sesame oil will detoxify and stimulate the circulation of blood and lower the elevated vata.

2. Natural herbs

The following herbs balance dosha imbalances and offer natural relief for dry, painful, and swollen joints:

• Ashwagandha: Minimizes oxidative stress and promotes calming effects on joints.
• Eucalyptus: Reduces inflammatory and painful sensation and prevents further cartilage loss
• Guggul: Suitable for someone suffering from inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis and gouty arthritis. It would calm down the inflammation and uric acid existing in the joints.
• Haridra (Turmeric): Contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory compound that is capable of reducing toxins in the joints and bones.
• Nirgundi: Relieves swelling and stiffness.

3. Ghee

A probiotic that can keep the pH level at the stomach level stable, which will reduce inflammatory joint pain, reverse stiffness and bring lubrication to the joints. Combined with herbs like patola, saptachchada, nimba, guduchi, and vacha and water, it may yield faster recovery effects from stiff and inflamed joints. Nonetheless, it would be wise to refrain from consuming calories and carbs as this may result in additional health issues. A suitable dosage for efficacy would be to consume medicated ghee lukewarm.

4. Dietary Suggestions

Gaining strength and mobility in your aching joints may be possible with an ayurvedic nutritional diet plan as follows:

• Breakfast: You may cook dalia with revitalizing spices just as you prepare moong dal khichdi and consume it with seasonal vegetables and fruits. At the end of your meal, you can drink a glass of warm milk by adding turmeric.
• Lunch: If you want to strengthen your bones and joints, brown rice is a better choice. You can also eat curries that are enhanced with lentils, peas, and green leafy vegetables, particularly spinach, broccoli, and cabbage, and salads enriched with moong sprouts. 
• Dinner: Avoid curd at night and minimize intake of salt. You can have chicken curry (if you are not vegetarian) or mixed vegetable curry and roti made from whole-grain wheat. You can start the meal with any soup made with different spices and vegetables like methi, drumstick, pumpkin and black pepper.

5. Yoga and Pranayama

Some simple poses can help reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness in your current joints:

• Vrikshasana: It is about balancing your body on one leg with your hands raised high up.
• Savasana: Lying down with your back touching the floor and with your hands and legs straight. This specific yoga is always helpful in repairing tissues and strengthening bones.
• Virabhadrasana: Shiva’s Virbhadra avatar served as the inspiration for this pose, which calls for bending one leg to a 45-degree angle and the other to a 90-degree angle while keeping your hands apart.
• The Pranayama: Keep your one hand on your abdomen and then breathe in, hold your breath, exhale, and then hold your breath till you feel comfortable. 

6. Lifestyle Management

Ayurvedic Home Treatments for Persistent Joint Pain

• Milk with Turmeric: Combine 1 tsp turmeric powder with warm milk and consume daily for anti-inflammatory benefits.
• Garlic Paste: Apply a paste made from crushed garlic and mustard oil on aching joints for instant relief.
• Soak methi seeds overnight and consume them in the morning to reduce joint swelling.
• Castor Oil or Mustard oil Massage: Use warm castor oil to massage tense joints gently.

Benefits of Applying Dhurandar oil

• Ayurvedic oil for joint pain contains unique Ayurvedic herbs of medicinal herbs and organic substances, such as Mahanarayana oil, Eucalyptus oil, til oil, Clove oil, and Karpoor.
• It attends to the underlying cause of the disorder apart from blocking the symptoms.
• If taken as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor and in the proper dosage, there are no negative effects.
• Raising flexibility and stimulating mobility by enhancing synovial fluid and controlling any further cartilage loss.
• Overall, such a unique blend would relax your muscles and connective tissues of the joints.

Precautions and When to Consult a Practitioner

Ayurvedic medicines are always found effective and safe for anyone. However, some of you may show up with allergies, pain, or chronic medical conditions. Any certified Ayurvedic doctor should always be consulted because you might not be aware of the precise dosage for topical and oral applications. 

Conclusion

Many young people are finding it harder to break free from a sedentary lifestyle, and as a result, the majority are developing various types of arthritis. If not, most people’s ageing years have an impact on them. Long-lasting healing effects have been found with some traditional practices recognized as Ayurveda, including panchakarma, natural herbs, and an organic diet.

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