Ayurvedic Treatment for Spondylitis

Ayurvedic Treatment for Spondylitis focuses on natural healing through specialized therapies like herbal oil massages and Basti. Spondylitis is a degenerative spinal condition that affects the vertebrae, spinal joints, and cartilage discs, leading to pain and stiffness. Ayurvedic Treatment for Spondylitis uses medicated oils to lubricate joints, enhance mobility, and reduce inflammation. Additionally, Ayurvedic herbs with pain-relieving properties help manage symptoms and promote long-term spinal health. By addressing the root cause, Ayurveda provides holistic and effective relief for spondylitis, improving overall well-being.

Causes of Spondylitis

  1. People who have the HLA-B27 gene more than 90% of people with spondylitis have this gene.
  2. With increasing age the stress in the joints of spine increases , that causes all the degenerative disc diseases.
  3. Spondylopathy can be caused by previous traumas .
  4. Prolonged bad posture can caused cervical spondylosis and lumbar spondylosis .
  5. Stress
  6. Other risk factors 
    • Family history
    • Age with most people developing symptoms before age 45
    • Having crohn’s dissase

Symptoms of Spondylitis

Cervical spondylopathy

  1. Neck pain and stiffness
  2. Numbness & tingling sensation down the arm
  3. Weakness or impaired motor function in the arms or hands.

Lumbar spondylopathy

  1. Lower back pain & stiffness
  2. Pain may 
    • Get better with exercise but stay the same or get worse with rest
    • Get worse in the morning & evening
    • Wake you up at night
    • Be felt around the buttocks 
    • Improve with warmth like luke warm water 

What Ayurvedic Therapies are Available for Spondylitis Treatment?

According to Ayurveda, Spondylitis is a Vata disorder caused by the depletion of body tissues as we age. While Ayurvedic treatments may not completely reverse degenerative changes, they help in reducing pain, improving mobility, and strengthening the spine through natural therapies and herbal medicines.

Effective Ayurvedic Treatment for Spondylitis

1. Abhyangam – A full-body massage using medicated herbal oils that lubricates joints, improves circulation, and tones the muscles supporting the spine.

2. Kizhi – Herbal poultices (potlis) filled with herbs, sand, rice, or choornams are heated and applied to relieve muscle spasms, reduce stiffness, and ease pain.

3. Spine Basti – A warm herbal oil treatment where medicated oil is retained over the spinal cord using a dough ring made from black gram or wheat flour. This therapy restores lubrication and strengthens spinal structures.

4. Pizhichil – A continuous stream of warm herbal oil is poured over the body, pacifying Vata, strengthening muscles, and improving spinal flexibility.

5. Upnaham – Application of a warm herbal paste on the affected area to reduce joint pain and swelling, enhance blood circulation, and promote healing.

6. Sneha Basti – A medicated oil enema that helps in colonic detoxification, balancing Vata, and reducing stiffness and pain in the lower spine.

7. Kashaya Basti – An enema using a medicated herbal decoction that detoxifies the colon, improves digestion, and relieves constipation—one of the major complaints associated with Spondylitis.

Ayurvedic treatment for Spondylitis focuses on balancing Vata dosha, strengthening the spine, and enhancing overall joint health. With regular therapies and a disciplined lifestyle, Ayurveda provides long-term relief from pain and discomfort.

Ayurvedic Medicines for Cervical Spondylitis

Cervical Spondylitis is primarily caused by an imbalance in Vata Dosha, leading to pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the neck and spine. Ayurvedic treatment for cervical spondylitis focuses on regulating Vata and Kapha Dosha through natural herbs and holistic therapies. These Ayurvedic medicines for cervical spondylitis help in reducing inflammation, relieving pain, and improving mobility.

Effective Ayurvedic Medicines for Cervical Spondylitis

  • Shallaki – Known for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, Shallaki helps reduce joint swelling and prevents cartilage degeneration.
  • Rasna – Used in Ayurvedic oils, Rasna provides relief from bone and joint pain, reducing stiffness and discomfort.
  • Guggulu – A potent herb that lubricates and rejuvenates joint tissues, enhancing flexibility and easing movement.
  • Guduchi – With strong anti-inflammatory effects, Guduchi reduces joint pain and alleviates arthritis symptoms, making it highly effective for cervical spondylitis.
  • Ashwagandha – A well-known adaptogen, Ashwagandha calms the nervous system, reduces stress, and helps in managing pain and inflammation.
  • Shunthi (Dry Ginger) – Helps in reducing joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, effectively managing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and cervical spondylitis.

By incorporating these Ayurvedic medicines for cervical spondylitis into daily routines along with therapies like Abhyangam (oil massage), Basti (medicated enema), and Nasya (nasal therapy), one can experience long-term relief from neck pain and stiffness. Ayurveda offers a natural and sustainable way to manage cervical spondylitis while improving overall spinal health.

Panchakarma Treatment for Cervical Spondylitis

Cervical Spondylitis is a degenerative condition caused by an imbalance in Vata Dosha, leading to stiffness, inflammation, and pain in the neck and spine. Panchakarma treatment for cervical spondylitis is highly effective in detoxifying the body, improving circulation, and restoring the natural balance of Doshas. These specialized Ayurvedic therapies help relieve pain, improve mobility, and strengthen the musculoskeletal system.

Best Panchakarma Therapies for Cervical Spondylitis

  • Abhyanga Swedam – A full-body Ayurvedic massage using medicated oils, followed by an herbal steam bath (Sweda) to relax muscles, improve blood circulation, and remove toxins from the body.
  • Shirodhara – A therapeutic oil therapy for the head, where warm medicated oil is continuously poured over the forehead, providing deep relaxation and relief from cervical pain, stress, and tension.
  • Sarvangadhara – A warm herbal oil therapy that targets neck and back pain, helping in the management of arthritis, joint stiffness, and degenerative spinal disorders.
  • Greeva Basti – A specialized Ayurvedic treatment where medicated oils are pooled over the cervical region, offering relief from sprains, strains, and chronic neck stiffness.
  • Nasya – Nasal therapy that involves instillation of herbal oils into the nasal passage, lubricating the joints in the neck and clearing toxins, which helps reduce stiffness and improve flexibility.

Panchakarma treatment for cervical spondylitis provides a holistic, natural approach to pain relief and spine health. Along with dietary and lifestyle modifications, these therapies offer long-term relief and prevention from cervical pain and stiffness.

 PATHYA-(DO)

Lumbar spondylopathy

  1. Avoid lumbar flexion .
  2. Sleeping in hard surface 
  3. Regular exercise & yoga for strengthening muscle & joints
  4. Good posture

Cervical spondylopathy

  1. Yoga & exercise to increase flexibility and strength of joints
  2. Maintain good posture while sitting and walking and avoid leaning .
  3. have proper diet and nutrition to reduce and prevent excessive weight 
  4. sleep on your side to reduce any curve in the spinal cord.
  5. Take small breaks from activities that affect your neck like working on a computer or watching TV.

APATHYA (DON’T)

Lumbar spondylopathy

  1. Avoid bike riding
  2. Avoid using indian toilet
  3. Avoid weight lifting
  4. Avoid katu , ruksa, aahara
  5. Avoid exses traveling.

Cervical spondylopathy

  1. Working on a computer for a long time
  2. Tight clothing
  3. Stress
  4. Don’t tilt your head down while reading
  5. Smoking

Our approach

We treat spondylopathy through ayurvedic medications , panchakarma therapies , diet management and lifestyle modifications .

Our treatment

At  SRIGRAM AYURVEDA we not only just try to alleviate the symptoms but also try to reach the cause of the disease and find the perfect solution for the disease and diseased .with panchakarma therapy and ayurvedic medicine we do the holistic treatment for spondylopathy .

  • Panchakarma therapies
  • Kati basti- It’s an panchakarma procedure that helps in lower back pain and stiffness.
  • Abhyanga – Helps in reducing vata dosha and relieving pain and stiffness .
  • Churna pinda sweda – Reduces inflammation in joints , relaxses the muscle and increase flexibility .
  • Patra pinda sweda – A form of ayurvedic therapy which alleviates from pain and strengthens and rejuvenates the soft tissues ,joints and muscles in the body 
  • Niruha basti- Eliminates accumulated toxin (ama) from the body,helps in managing vata vyadhi .
  • Anuvasana basti – Used to alleviate pain and promote vitality.

Ayurvedic medicine

There are some herbs like rasna, bala, atibala, prishniparni,shalaparni, gambhari,ashwagandha, sahachara, guggule , shallaki & sunthi etc.