OSTEOARTHRITIS AND ITS AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

INTRODUCTION

Osteoarthritis is a joint disease in which weight bearing joints are most commonly affected such as knees, hips, spine, etc. It is one of the most common forms of arthritis. Elderly people are more affected than young people due to wear and tear of the joint with increasing age. However, due to unhealthy lifestyle, now-a-days it is frequently in young people also.

A joint consists of two or more bones which are surrounded by a protective sheath known as capsule. There occurs protective cartilage present between the two ends of bones which get destroyed leading to abrasion of bone surfaces. Pain, inflammation and swelling are the most common symptoms of osteoarthritis.

There are various types of treatments such as oral medications and physiotherapy with which symptoms can be managed. However, good eating habits and regular physical exercise can be very beneficial for management of symptoms.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF OSTEOARTHRITIS?

Osteoarthritis occurs because of the several reasons. Following are the various causes of osteoarthritis:

• Increasing age causes wear and tear of cartilage
• Females are at more risk in comparison to males
• Being overweight which leads to more weight on hip joint and knee joint
• Joint injuries
• Having a family history of osteoarthritis
• Repeated stress on the same joint
• Deformities of bones
• Diabetes
• Increased levels of lipids in blood
• Hormonal fluctuations

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS?

The symptoms of osteoarthritis develop gradually. Following are the common signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis:

• Pain in the affected joint
• Swelling and inflammation
• Tenderness
• Stiffness in joint
• Decreased range of movement
• Presence of hard lumps in the affected joint
• Loss of flexibility of the affected joint

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS WHICH ARISE WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS?

Osteoarthritis is manageable in the early phases of the disease. But if not dealt early, it can lead to various health implications. Following are the various health complications of osteoarthritis:

• Chronic pain in joint
• Permanent joint stiffness
• Lack of sleep
• Depression

HOW THE DIAGNOSIS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS IS DONE?

The doctor will ask about the signs and symptoms of the disease to the patient. He will do a physical examination of the patient. He will see tenderness, swelling and stiffness in the joint. The doctor will ask about the family history of the patient. He will suggest some of the following tests to the patient:

• Blood tests
• X-rays
• CT scan
• MRI scan
• Joint fluid analysis

MANAGEMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS WITH THE MEDICINES OF CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE

Here are some of the medicines of Chandigarh Ayurved centre which are used for the treatment of osteoarthritis:

1. Pain O kill tablet

Pain o kill tablet is ayurvedic and purely herbal formulation. It help to relax your muscles and muscles cramps thus relieving pain. It balances all the three doshas of your body thus maintaining proper blood circulation. It provides soothing effect to the affected area of pain. It contains various herbs like Jivanti, Musta, Usher, Bilwa, Shatavri  and Kantakari. All these herbs are natural pain relievers.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

2. Asthi Shakti

This herbal tablet is prepared from ingredients such as Amalaki, Ashwagandha, etc. that provide good result to osteoarthritis patients. These tablets help in reducing stiffness, pain, swelling, & inflammation of the joints.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

3. Vata balance tablet

Vata balance tablet is a rejuvenating blend of herbs is specially formulated to balance Vata doshas without aggravating Pitta or Kapha doshas. It may be used to support overall health and well-being by Vata constitutions with or without food. For those with a dual constitution that includes Vata or a tridoshic constitution. Vata is characterized by the properties of dry, cold, light, minute, and movement. All movement in the body is due to the properties of Vata. Pain is the characteristic feature of deranged Vata. Some of the diseases connected to unbalanced Vata are flatulence, gout, rheumatism, etc.

Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily after meals.

4. Panchsakar Churna

It is a pure and classical preparation known as Panchsakar churna. This churna is used since ancient time for the detoxification of the body. The churna contain five ingredients as the name suggests Haritaki, Shunthi, Krishna Pippali, Trivrit, and Sauvarchala lavana. As toxins are removed from the body knee pain will automatically subsides.

Recommended Dosage: Take one teaspoonful at bedtime with lukewarm water.

5. Rasayan vati

Rasayan vati are 100% natural and safe containing herbo-mineral extracts. These ingredients show antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immuno-modulator properties.These tablets give good results in General debility, Sexual disorders, and  Improves immunity.

Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily after meals.

6. Pain o kill oil

Pain o kill oil is ayurvedic and purely herbal formulation. It help to relax your musclesand muscles cramps thus relieving pain. It balances all the three doshas of your body thus maintaining proper blood  It provides soothing effect to the affected area of pain. It contains various herbs like Jivanti, Musta, Usher, Bilwa, Shatavri  and Kantakari. All these herbs are natural pain relievers.

Recommended Dosage: Apply to the affected area twice daily.