Description:

Spondylosis refers to age-related degenerative changes in the spine, particularly in the intervertebral discs and facet joints.

Symptoms:

• Pain and stiffness in the neck or back
• Reduced range of motion
• Muscle spasms 
•  Numbness or tingling in the arms or legs.

Ayurvedic Treatment:

• Ayurvedic treatment for spondylosis may involve Panchakarma therapies, like Abhyanga (oil massage), Swedana (steam therapy), and gentle Vasti (medicated enema).
• Herbal formulations like Rasnadi Churna and Yogaraja Guggulu might be recommended to manage pain and inflammation.
• Sciatica Lifestyle modifications, including appropriate exercises and maintaining a balanced diet, are also important.

Description:

Sciatica is characterized by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, often caused by compression or irritation of the nerve roots in the lower back.

Symptoms:

• Pain
• Numbness
• Tingling
• Weakness that extends from the lower back down the leg, typically affecting one side.

Ayurvedic Treatment:

• Ayurvedic treatments for sciatica may include specific therapies to reduce nerve irritation, such as Kati Basti (medicated oil pool over the lower back), Abhyanga (oil massage), and gentle stretching exercises.
• Herbal formulations like Mahanarayana Taila and Rasna Saptak Kwath can be used to manage pain and inflammation.

Description:

Disc bulge refers to the protrusion of the intervertebral disc, which can put pressure on nearby nerves or spinal structures.

Symptoms:

• Pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the area served by the affected nerve.
• It might also result in muscle weakness and difficulty with certain movements.

Ayurvedic Treatment: Ayurvedic treatment for disc bulge involves a combination of therapies to reduce inflammation and support the healing process. These might include ;

• Vasti (medicated enemas)
• Local oil treatments like Kati Basti
• Internal herbal formulations to improve disc health and reduce pain.

Description:

Spondylitis refers to inflammation of the spinal joints, which can lead to pain and stiffness.

Symptoms:

• Chronic back pain and stiffness, especially in the morning, which improves with movement.
• Fatigue, restricted spinal mobility, and discomfort are also common.

Ayurvedic Treatment:

Ayurvedic approaches for spondylitis focus on reducing inflammation and improving joint mobility.

• Panchakarma therapies like Swedana and Pizhichil (oil bath) might be used, along with herbal formulations like Triphala Guggulu and Shallaki to alleviate pain and enhance joint health.

 Description:

Slip disc, or herniated disc, occurs when the inner gel-like material of a spinal disc leaks through a tear in the disc’s outer layer.

Symptoms:

• Sharp or shooting pain, numbness, and tingling that radiates down the back and legs.
• Muscle weakness and difficulty with certain movements may also occur.

Ayurvedic Treatment:

Ayurvedic treatment for slip disc aims to reduce inflammation and promote disc healing.

• Therapies like Panchakarma, especially Kati Basti and Griva Basti (neck treatment), might be used.
• Herbal remedies such as Nirgundi Taila and Guggulu-based formulations can assist in pain relief and supporting disc health.