Ayurvedic treatments for osteoarthritis with special ref to osteoarthritis knee, knee pain

Janu Vasti..a treatment of ayurveda...provides a simple and still very effective relief of Pain Knee especially that which is caused due to Osteo Arthritis. It relieves pain and stiffness and easens movements at the knee joint. Meanwhile it also strengthens the joint, muscles and soft tissues around, improves circulation and enables you to resume back your work and activities.
What is Janu Vasti and how it is done?
It is a simple procedure in which a compartment of flour (black gram powder) is constructed around the painful knee joint, adhered with the same flour and kept in position. Medicated oil which is prescribed by the doctor so as to suit the condition is made luke warm and poured into the compartment. The procedure is carried out for 30 to 40 minutes. After the prescribed time of therapy both the oil and flour are removed from contact. As per the choice of the physician, the procedure shall be followed by a hot water fomentation or a Patra Pinda Sweda(Leaves of medicinal plants are tied in a cloth in the form of a bolus; heated to tolerable heat on a pan kept on the stove and applied to the painful part) is given. This gives an ashtonishing relief for those suffering from knee pain arthritis or osteo arthritis knee which has not been under control since many days or months. It is usually done in a course of 5 to 7 days as required or as prescribed. They may be repeated giving short intervals particularly in those who have repetitive joint pains so as to have a constant and sustained effect.
Where it should not be done?
*Rheumatoid Arthritis of the knee joint.
*Pain associated with fracture and dislocation.
In conditions of pain knee or osteo arthritis knee of mild to moderate severity, or frequent joint pains or in the work patterns or jobs which demand standing for long time or walking for long distances, the jonts will give way early due to constant and repetitive stress and strain. In such conditions Janu Vasti can be taken as a preventive treatment also. It helps avoid the joint related problems and keeps your joints healthy. In such conditions a course of treatment might not be required. As per the suggestion of the doctor Janu Vasti prophylactically can be taken for a couple of days at the week ends, repeating it once in every 2 to 3 months.
For details contact:
Dr Raghuram Y.S
Consultant Physician
Arogya Ayurvedic Centre
12th cross, 7th block Jayanagar(Off K.R.Road),Behind Shastry's Bakery
Bangalore-82
Ph: 080-26766291(Land) or +91-9480071422
Mailing id: drraghuramys@gmail.com and drraghuram@avnarogya.in
web: www.arogyabangalore.com and www.avnarogya.in