BACK PAIN – SCOLIOSIS

Back pain is becoming a very common problem now-a-days due to incorrect sitting and sleeping posture or lack of required stretch provided to the spine. The general increase in use of technology which keeps us glued to a spot which can sometimes hamper the body posture and also cause terrible aches. Also, in the long run back pain can be quite harmful due to its widespread roots. Scoliosis is the disorder where your spine curves ie. It may develop a ‘C’ or ‘S’ shape. It is accompanied by numbness, tingling or weakness.

Acute back pain may last from few days to few weeks. Mostly acute back pain is due to trauma to lower back such as sports injury, sudden jolt due to accident or other stress on spinal bones or tissues.

According to Ayurveda, back pain can be related with Kati-shoola [Kati-lower back, shoola-pain].

Diseases due to vitiated Vata dosha are numerous but cardinal symptom of vitiation of Vata dosha is pain.

What are the causes of Back pain?

Back pain often develops without a specific cause. But conditions which are commonly related with back pain are

  1. Muscle or ligament strain-It is generally caused by a sudden jolt or very brisk physical activity and can be related any kind of sports injury.
  2. Bulging or ruptures spinal disc-A disc which cushions your spinal bones weakens and hence loses its shape.
  3. Spinal degeneration
  4. Arthritis
  5. Fibromyalgia-It is a condition where pain is spread throughout your body can reduce your threshold for pain.
  6. Scoliosis-The spine loses its shape and develops a curving shape
  7. Osteoporosis-It is a physical condition where your bones weaken and become brittle
  8. Spondylitis-A type of disorder where you feel pain in the spine and can induce stiffness below your neck.

 

Signs & Symptoms

Symptoms may include

  1. Shooting or Stabbing pain
  2. Radiating pain generally down the leg
  3. Limited movements or flexibility of the back
  4. Inability to stand straight
  5. Muscle sprain

Line of treatment according to Ayurveda

Diagnosis of the exact cause behind pain is most important. Complete history should be reviewed including the history of injury, pain aggravating factors, alleviating factors, associated symptoms etc. At Ayurved Health Clinic, complete diagnosis & treatment according to Ayurveda is carried out.

Ayurveda treatment depends upon severity, location, presentation of dosha predominance & underlying cause.

  1. Detoxification treatments such as Basti, Kati basti etc.
  2. Massage by medicated oils
  3. Various types of Swedana such as Steam bath, Pinda sweda etc.
  4. Oral medication for pacification of Vata dosha such as Dashamoolarishta etc.

Diet & Lifestyle management

DO’S                                                   

  1. Hot water, Hot Milk, Ghee [Clarified Butter], Meats
  2. Eating fresh, hot, nourishing & organic food.
  3. Moderate Exercise, Regular massages with medicated Oils, Steam Baths
  4. Following Natural urges of the body such as Defecation, Micturition, Passing gas etc

 

DON’T’S

  1. Eating food which is heavy for digestion such as Yogurt, Cheese, Sea food, Fermented Food etc.
  2. Cold, Dry, Stale foods
  3. Drinking Cold water, milk shakes, ice-creams etc.
  4. Fasting
  5. Sleeping in day time, Staying up very late at Night
  6. Over exercising.

It is also advised to maintain a perfect posture while performing various day-to-day activities as they promote healthy and strong bones and also keep you away from different types of body-ache.

Treatment at Ayurved Health Clinic is put to order after considering the history and present condition of the injury and then specific steps are taken to bring you back to your original condition without any extreme steps.

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