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Knee Pain

Knee pain is more common than one would imagine. And it’s not just the problem of the aged. Knee pain can also be caused by sprain or contusion which automatically eases with time. Proper rest and home remedies come to rescue in such cases. But for major issues, a doctor’s intervention is necessary.

Durja Ayurveda has an exceptional Ayurvedic approach and remedy for knee pain, it is very important to investigate and understand the cause of the pain through detailed physical examination taking the help of radiology and pathological tests before treating the cause.

According to Ayurveda, ‘vata dosha’ is the sole reason for joint and knee pain. Treatments at Durja Ayurveda are provided for all age groups. The specialty of Ayurveda is the root cause of the illness is found and treated. Thus, it avoids the recurrence of the disease to a great extent.

Panchakarma purification therapies like Virechana followed by Basti for obesity related arthritis and the related knee and joint pain is provided here among others. These therapies are aimed towards reducing inflammation, improving tissue nutrition, promoting tissue healing, improving circulation, regularizing lymphatic drainage and reducing swelling. Durja Ayurveda treatment not only prevents further deterioration in the joints but also rejuvenates damaged cartilages.

Elakizhi is one of primary therapies that help with the issue of knee pain/joint pain. It is the inclusion of herbal leaves in the preparation of bouls depending on the condition of the individual. Durja Ayurveda uses specially formulated Ayurvedic oils for application on the whole body/affected area. The prepared bolus is heated in a small quantity of medicated oil and is applied over the body as soft punches.

Elakizhiis a part of panchakarma treatment in Ayurveda. Patrapotala swedam (Elakizhi) is an innovative classical massage with medicated leaves. Durja Ayurveda enchases peripheral blood circulation, cleanses the channels of circulation and expels toxins through the sweat and refreshing the body. This treatment is also known as leaf bag (ela kizhi) massage. The benefits of Patrapotala swedam (Elakizhi) are relieving spasm and stiffness of muscles, lubricating joints, strengthening the spinal muscles and relieving joint pain, especially back ache. In Elakizhi, it takes a day for its preparation as fresh leaves are to be collected and prepared for the bolus.

Navarakkizhi, another highly recommended treatment at Durja Ayurveda involves a unique fomentation of the body with a bolus of herbal rice (Shastika a particular kind of rice known for its nutritional value) cooked in milk, and an herbal decoction made of kurumthotti (Sida rhombifolia). This treatment makes the body supple and removes stiffness.

The approach to management of knee/joint pain at Durja Ayurveda is multipronged and is targeted to treat the cause and not just the pain. The best part of Durja Ayurveda is our strict adherence to Ayurvedic processes, herbs and oils as prescribed by the ancient texts on the subject.
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