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Lumbar Spondylosis
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Lumbar Spondylosis Ayurvedic Treatment
Lumbar spondylosis Ayurvedic treatment is beneficial to the body and it not only involves the Ayurvedic medicines but also the herbs, dietary/lifestyle changes, and yoga. Lumbar spondylosis is a term that simply refers to some degeneration in the spine, lumbar vertebrae, cartilage, muscles, and bones involved in the lumbar area. It is commonly referred to as spine arthritis. It is a chronic and inflammatory disease and is progressive with age and irreversible in elderly patients. As the bodies age, the intervertebral disc starts losing fluid that leads to collapse in disc height and other degenerative changes like ligaments becoming thickened and stiff. The location of degenerative changes is facet joints, intervertebral disc, and sacroiliac joint, nerve, and muscles around Lumbar Vertebrae. It occurs as a result of new bone formation in an area where the annular ligament is stressed and growth of new bone in form of Osteophytes is seen anteriorly or literally.
These Osteophytes cause back pain which increases with the age of a person. This pain is seen in 15-45% of the total population. Some bear acute lower back pain and others face chronic low back pain, pain that persists beyond 3 months. Some people develop lumbar spondylosis even at an earlier age, due to certain risk factors like history of trauma, history of smoking, genetic predisposition, or occupation factor of hard labor. Ayurvedic medicines for lumbar spondylosis have effective results that too without any surgery performed of the spine.
Causes of Lumbar Spondylosis
As we age, the bones get degenerated thus leading to back pain.
Activities and work like bending, lifting, twisting, and sustaining non-neutral postures, driving for a long time increases the chances of getting degenerative changes in bones, ligaments, and cartilages due to load on spine.
Genetic factors likely influence the formation of Osteophytes and disc degeneration.
Disk acts as a cushion in between the vertebrae in the spine. Due to wear and tear, the soft cushion gets shrunken thus causing pain.
Degeneration of bones causes lumbar spondylosis.
Symptoms of Lumbar Spondylosis
Pain in the axial spine
It is confined to the lower back area or region.
Numbness in the affected area when standing or walking
This is due to nerve compression. Lack of blood circulation in the body causes numbness.
Joint or muscular stiffness upon awakening
Stiffness that typically gets worse in the morning or at night is the common symptom that patient experiences.
Muscle weakness or tingling in the back, buttocks, and legs
Chronic stress can lead to muscle weakness.
Tenderness in the area of nerve compression
Due to herniated disc, osteoarthritis, or some Injury, tenderness may occur.
Benefits of Ayurvedic Treatment for Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lumbar spondylosis is considered as Vata Vyadhi in Ayurveda.
- Ayurvedic treatment for lumbar spondylosis involves detoxification and elimination of toxins, Kati Basti, Patra Pinda Sweda.
- An Ayurvedic medicine for balancing VataDosha not only heals the problem but also relieves the pain. Lumbar spondylosis treatment in Ayurveda works on treating the root cause and heals the body within.
- Ayurvedic medicines and therapies relax the muscles; relieve inflammation of the nerves and surrounding tissue.
- Ayurvedic treatment for lumbar spondylosis focuses on treating back pain and neck pain that comes with the inflammation.
FAQ's
Yes, Ayurvedic medicines and Panchkarma are preferred that heals muscles, nerves, and surrounding tissue of affected areas.
Yes, walking is advised as it increases flexibility by creating antagonist movement of muscles, regulating ligaments action in back, legs and hip.
Aging and Osteoarthritis are the main cause, where aging leads to wear and tear of ligament, cartilage, and bones.
If lumbar spondylosis is left untreated then extra bones start developing in between vertebrae and finally get fused which leads to restricted movement of spine thus causing pain.
No, one should always avoid heavy weight lifting because it might aggravate back pain which may last longer than usual.
Massage is good for relieving lumbar spondylosis pain. It also helps to cure muscles spasm and to improve the movement of affected areas.
Some exercises are especially for it but one should never practice them without a doctor’s prescription. Cycling is a good exercise as it improves blood circulation and heals stiffness of nearby nerves and muscles.
Due to lifestyle changes and not eating a healthy nutritious diet, more than 80% of men and women aged 40 and above are more likely to show the symptoms of spine degeneration.
- All the seasonal fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants
- Add more fluids to your diet. Fresh fruit juices, vegetable juices, and soups.
- Plant based Omega-3 fatty acids are highly beneficial.
- Omega-3 fatty acids are highly beneficial.
- Avoid eating food high in fat and cholesterol.
Spondylolisthesis is termed as a movement of one vertebra over the one below it (Slippage) and Spondylosis is termed as a crack or stress fracture in a specific part of the vertebra which is mostly due to wear and tear.