Osteoarthritis Treatment in Ayurveda -Natural Pain Relief

Abstract

As a person grows older, the body starts becoming very weak and there are increased chances of getting ill day by day. As we grow old, our bones start becoming weak and it leads to bone diseases. And one of them is Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis. It is more commonly seen in older people as I already said that older people are more likely to be affected by any disease. Symptoms of this disease occur very slowly but it worsens over time. At first, you will not be able to know your symptoms, after that you start noticing some mild symptoms. For improving symptoms, we should change our lifestyle habits and start a good and healthy diet. By following this you can definitely overcome this condition. So here we will talk about Osteoarthritis briefly, its definition, types, causes, diagnosis, its treatment and most importantly Ayurvedic overview on Osteoarthritis

Introduction

Osteoarthritis is a condition of degenerative joint disease. In this condition, tissues in the joints break down and  joints and cartilages are damaged. It is the most common type of arthritis leading to joint pain, stiffness and inflammation. Nearly 30 million plus people are affected by this condition. It affects mostly older people but can also affect younger people. It is also seen very common in women more than 50 years of age. This condition is more likely to be seen in women more than men. Especially women above 50 years are affected by this condition. For most of the women it occurs after menopause. The reason why it occurs after hitting menopause is fluctuations in hormones. Basically hormonal imbalance is the main reason for women suffering from Osteoarthritis. As we know, hormonal imbalance is very common after menopause. Reduction of estrogen hormone occurs in the body and it also occurs in obese people. Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects the whole joint. It is very common in some areas like hips, knees, hands etc… Osteoarthritis worsens over time.The most common symptom of this disease is joint pain and affects women more than men. Exercising on a  daily basis and eating a healthy diet to build strong muscles will really help people suffering from Osteoarthritis.

Types Of Osteoarthritis

 There are mainly two types of Osteoarthritis, which includes:

1.  Primary Osteoarthritis
2. Secondary Osteoarthritis

1. Primary Osteoarthritis

It is the most common form of Osteoarthritis. It is caused by normal wear and tear of joints and also affects elderly people.

2. Secondary Osteoarthritis

In this, joints are damaged from injuries. It can affect people at any age.

Here are some possible causes

1. Any previous injuries
2. Obesity
3. Genetics
4. Being over aged
5. Pressure on the joints
6. Bone deformities
7. Endocrine factors
8. Trauma
9. Nutritional bone diseases

Sings & Symptoms

Here are some common signs and symptoms

1. Joint pain
2. Joint stiffness
3. Inflammation of joints
4. Stiffness
5. Tenderness
6. Weakness in joints
7. Changed bone shape
8. Cracking sounds in joints
9. Crepitations while walking

Diagnosis

Here are some diagnostic criteria

1. Medical history
2. Physical examination
3. X-ray
4. MRI
5. CBC

Treatment

Here are some treatment options

1. NSAIDS
2. Analgesics
3. Corticosteroids
4. Physiotherapy
5. Platelet rich plasma(PRP)
6. Arthroplasty
7. Excision of the joints

Ayurvedic Overview On Osteoarthritis

According to Ayurveda, Osteoarthritis is correlated with Sandhigata vata. The term “Sandhivata” is derived from two words “Sandhi” means joints and “Vata” means dosha of the body. Here, vata dosha is imbalanced. It is a condition in which morbid vata is located in the joints and this vitiated vata causes sandhigata vata.  In Sandhigata vata, mostly weight bearing joints are affected more like knee joints, ankle joints etc. In this, mainly vata dosha gets vitiated and this vitiated vata disturbs the normal state of the kapha in all the joints  and due to the  vitiation of Vata dosha symptoms like joint pain and swelling occurs. Heaviness also occurs in the joints and Crepitations during walking is one of the main symptoms.This condition is affected by Vata prakopa (imbalance in the body) , Rakta dushya is involved in this condition. By taking ruksha aahar vihar (dry foods) , Rukshna guna of vata increases and Vatapurna druti sparsh (distension found in the joints) lakshna is produced.

Treatment 

1. Upanaha (Sudation therapy)
2. Snehan karma (Oleation therapy)
3. Daha karam  (Incremation)
4. Rasnadi guggulu (Pluchea lanceolata)
5. Dashmool aristha (Agele marmelo)
6. Panchkol churna
7. Praval Pishti (Coral calcium compound)
8. Haritaki churna
9. Nadi swedan (Sweating treatment)
10. Anuvasana basti and Niruha basti

Herbal Remedies for Osteoarthritis by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a GMP Certified company. Planet Ayurveda offers the best combination of herbal ingredients. All products are very effective and very safe to use as every product is made under the guidance of Ayurveda experts. So, no adverse effects are seen in their products. Planet Ayurveda provides a Joint support pack for Osteoarthritis which includes all herbal ingredients like:

Ptoduct Description 

1. Bone support capsules

These are the herbal capsules by Planet Ayurveda that are helpful in maintaining good bone health and it contains all herbal ingredients like Shudh laksha (Laccifer lacca), Suhanjana beej (Moringa oleifera), Hadjod (cissus quadrangularis), Arjun (Terminalia arjuna), Praval pishti (Coral calcium) and Mukta (Pearl calcium compound).

Dosage: 1 Capsule twice daily with lukewarm water, after meals.

2. Boswellia curcumin capsules

It is a capsule formulation by Planet Ayurveda used for reducing swelling in joints and morning stiffness and also helps in increasing blood supply to tissues. Ingredients added to this are-  Standardized extract of Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Curcumin (Curcuma longa).

Dosage 1 Capsule twice daily with lukewarm water, after meals.

Yograj guggul

It is an Ayurvedic tablet by Planet Ayurveda which is used for pain, swelling and joint disorders. It has rejuvenative and immuno-modulatory properties that help in tissue regeneration. Ingredients added to this are- Pippali (Piper longum), Kulanjan (Alpinia galanga), Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica).

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with lukewarm water, after meals.

4. Coral calcium complex

These are the herbal capsules by Planet Ayurveda which helps in maintaining weak bones and will improve calcium levels. Ingredients added to this product are Praval pishti (Coral calcium compound), Akik pishti (Agate calcium compound), Jahar mohra pishti (Serpentine stone), Kamdudha ras, Mukta pishti (Pearl calcium compound) and Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia).

Dosage:1 capsule twice daily with lukewarm water, after meals.

Conclusion 

So,this was all about Osteoarthritis also known as Sandhigata vata in Ayurveda. In this article we mentioned Osteoarthritis, its types, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and its treatment. I also mentioned Ayurvedic overview on Osteoarthritis, some home remedies, its treatment and also its Panchakarma treatment. It also explained how Planet Ayurveda’s products are useful for this condition and hence there are no side effects seen in their products.