Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis called Sandhigatavata is the one ailment which when not taken care of will lead to crippling or end up with knee-replacement surgery. According to Ayurveda, Vata dosha aggravation causes destruction of joints due to drying up of the synovial fluid leading to limitation of movements. Our treatment procedure balances the vata dosha thereby reducing symptoms like pain .The treatment ends with rejuvenation of the joint which is very essential as degeneration of joint progresses with age. This treatment principle not only provides symptomatic relief ,also arrests further degeneration avoiding surgical intervention. FAQ: What is OA according to Ayurveda? OA is gradual degeneration of body mostly seen in elderly. Here the conditions like age, wear and tear, degeneration of cartilage points out that vata is imbalanced causing immobility ,Hence it is called as Vata Vyadhi. Why Ayurveda persists on pathya and apathya (wholesome and unwholesome diet and activities)? The reason for this persistence is, for complete cure of disease. Along with treatment if pathyapathya is not followed this will serve as a favourable factor for the disease to manifest. In some diseases if pathya is followed that itself can cure the disease, and hence the importance.