AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS
Introduction
In modern world the health complications are increasing day by day. Joint problem is one of the most common problems during these days. This problem is due to various factors like change in lifestyle, irregular eating habits, over exertion, physical and mental stress.
WHAT IS OSTEOARTHRITIS?
It is most common form of arthritis which can damage any joint in body. It affects joints of knees, hands, hips and spine. It mainly affects cartilage. Cartilage is the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in joint. In osteoarthritis, top layer of cartilage is broken down and wears away. This allows bones under cartilage rub together. It causes pain and swelling in joint which causes difficulty in movement.
AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE
According to Ayurveda, it is known as Sandhivata (Sandhi means the joint and vata stands for vata dosha). Osteoarthritis occurs due to aggravation of vata dosha, accumulation of vata in weaker parts of body and causes joint pain. Sandhivata is the condition where activities of vata are increased inside joints because vata is dry in nature, it absorbs fluids from cartilage of joint.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS?
- Pain in joints while movement.
- Loss of flexibility.
- Crepitation sound in the joints.
- Stiffness in joints after a rest period.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF OSTEOARTHRITIS?
Some causes that might lead to it include:
- Overweight
- Joint injury
- Age
- Genetic defect
- Gradual deterioration of cartilage
COMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS
It is degenerative disease that becomes worse with time. Joint pain and stiffness become severe which makes daily tasks difficult.
HOW IS OSTEOARHTRITIS DIAGNOSED?
Osteoarthritis may be diagnosed by physical examination, imaging examination and blood tests which are as following:
- Physical examination – It helps to diagnose the affected joint that may include swelling, redness and tenderness.
- Imaging examination – It helps to diagnose the injury in joint. It may include X-Ray, MRI.
- Joint fluid analysis – Fluid is withdrawn from affected joint with the help of needle. It helps to detect inflammation or any infection that may cause pain.
The Goodnews!?
The good news is that Osteoarthritis is preventable and reversible, but can only be possible by using holistic approach, the one advocated in Ayurveda that addresses the issues from the very root.
Since ancient times, Ayurveda has defined diseases with their symptoms, causes and healing methods with nature.
If you are having any of the above mentioned symptoms, don’t assume it is Osteoarthritis yet without any proper diagnosis because there are other Joint related diseases that comes with the same symptoms. Consult with a Doctor for accurate diagnosis to find out if Osteoarthritis is what you are having or any other related disease.
Vine-Health Approach to OSTEOARHTRITIS
As a holistic health clinic, we take accurate diagnosis very seriously in order to ascertain the root cause of a particular illness. You will be consulted with our doctor to know the type of test or scan to run base on your symptoms to detect exactly the root cause of your issue to ascertain if Osteoarthritis is your issue or not to ensure appropriate treatment.
Accurate diagnosis is the key to the treatment of any disease.
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