Osteoarthritis Treatment in Ayurveda

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Introduction

Many people around the world experience endless health issues and one of the major among these is joint pain. Every pain has a different reason and a different solution. With this context, this article describes one such joint pain called osteoarthritis that flows like a wave through the population once in life. To know about the Ayurvedic solution that safeguards one from surgery and other lifelong medication, read the article till the end.

Understanding Osteoarthritis

The degenerative joint disease called Osteoarthritis affects millions of people in old age. In this type of arthritis, the bone loses its protective cushion-like tissue called cartilage. As a result, the person gets restricted from mobility and experiences episodes of pain. It can occur in all the weight-bearing joints of the body like the hip, knee, and feet. 

It is classified into two types: 

  • Primary osteoarthritis is the starting stage which is seen as normal wear and tear of joints by the experts. 
  • Secondary osteoarthritis develops when the joint is damaged due to injury and traumas. Also, other forms of arthritis can bring osteoarthritis if the cartilage gets damaged. 

Though it is seen among senior citizens commonly, it does not spare the other generations as well. Reasons like injury, excess weight, or obesity start to cause osteoarthritis in young people. Moreover, a person suffering from Gout can form uric acid crystals around the cartilage of joints turning into osteoarthritis. Often people confuse this joint-disorder with RA due to identical symptoms. To provide individuals with a better understanding about these two joint-disorders, the experts at Dr. Sharda Ayurveda have shared several meaningful insights in their blog- Difference between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis.

The person may experience pain, stiffness, tenderness, swelling, immobility and sometimes popping sounds from the joints.  A cartilage is a soft tissue that helps in frictionless motion of joints. In osteoarthritis, this tissue deteriorates and the extra bits of bone form around the joints like lumps. 

Ayurvedic Approach to Osteoarthritis Treatment

Ayurveda is the science of life that has been followed traditionally for over 5000 years. This ancient mechanism works to maintain the balance between body, mind, and soul. According to Ayurveda, osteoarthritis is known as “Sandhigata Vata” and Vata dosha is considered as the charge of maintaining joint health. It controls mobility and aggravates joint disorders if increased. Moreover, Vata dosha imbalance can cause inflammation, swelling, joint discomfort, and low joint lubrication. Osteoarthritis Ayurvedic Treatment is the best way to manage joint pain. 

Though the treatment of Osteoarthritis takes a long time, there are Ayurvedic methods to overcome its symptoms and prevent further deterioration of joints. It involves various risk-free steps to strengthen the joints, improve the lubrication, and maintain Vata dosha levels. Ayurveda uses a combination of diet, lifestyle, and herbal medicines to overcome any health problem. Still, it is always advisable to implement them after consulting the experts. 

The herbs with anti-inflammatory properties can be used to reduce pain and swelling. Herbs like shallaki, guggul,  ashwagandha, turmeric, ginger, etc. positively affect osteoarthritis. A diet for osteoarthritis patients must involve ghee, warm and cooked food, green vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats, and must exclude all sorts of junk, processed, or refined food. Further, living a healthy lifestyle is equally important to manage osteoarthritis. This requires gentle exercises like walking, swimming, or jogging, an adequate amount of sleep and rest, and mindful stress management practices like yoga and meditation.

Dr. Mukesh Sharda’s Expertise in osteoarthritis treatment

To practice Ayurveda, deep knowledge and expertise is required. Similarly, managing all chronic diseases with an Ayurvedic perspective is the aim of Dr. Mukesh Sharda. Being qualified as an Ayurvedic doctor, she holds experience of 15+ years in dealing with all kinds of health disorders. She has contributed all her knowledge and life to serve mankind. The doctor is an expert in treating osteoarthritis and more than 1,00,000 patients have fully recovered. Her nature and way of dealing with patients make her the best doctor of all. 

Here are some of the patient healing stories of osteoarthritis, who went to Dr. Sharda Ayurveda with chronic pain and returned with healthy lives. 

  1. Mr. Jatinder Kumar, age 47 years, from Ludhiana is a sales head by profession. He suffered from thyroid which resulted in weight gain. Slowly the overweight started affecting his joints and knees. With this, his daily life was disturbed, and he wished to leave his job. He visited Dr. Sharda Ayurveda after searching on the internet and osteoarthritis was diagnosed by the doctors. He followed the Ayurvedic medicines and took regular check-ups for the first 20 days, one month, three months, and so on. Within a few months of incorporating the Ayurvedic principles, Mr. Jatinder ji got fine and everything normalized in his life including his job. 
  1. Mrs. Nisha is a senior citizen of 63 years. With growing age, she suffered from Osteoarthritis and experienced pain in her knees. Due to this, she was restricted from walking and was fully dependent on her family. She felt herself paralyzed and regretted being alive. With a lot of difficulty and sadness, she came to know about Dr. Sharda Ayurveda from her neighborhood friend. With the last hope, she went and started the treatment; where the team of doctors handled her with care and love. They suggested some medicines and asked her to perform gentle yoga asanas. With a good aahar (diet) and incorporating the doctor’s suggestions, Nisha Ji started recovering. Being an old aged woman it took her almost a year to overcome the problem. She stood with a fighting spirit in front of her disease and Ayurveda helped her completely.  

Ayurveda is the best weapon to fight any battle of disease. The old holistic approach if followed religiously can help to achieve the goals. Osteoarthritis is a disorder that one does not need to fear, instead consult the right practitioner of Ayurveda and overcome it. 

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