Back pain and spine related diseases are a group of very common problems that are increasing in incidence over the years. Several reasons, like weight gain, sedentary lifestyle, wrong posture, excessive sitting or standing, etc., account for the increased prevalence.
Causes Of Back Pain
Common Causes of Back Pain
Muscle spasm
Sprain
Strain
Slipped disc
Lumbar spondylosis
Facet Arthropathy
Sacro-illitis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Osteo-porosis
Trauma
Other Causes Of Back Pain
Pelvic inflammatory disease (Cervicitis, inflammation in the cervix or mouth of the uterus)
Renal calculi (Stones in the urinary tract)
Chronic cystitis (Inflammation in the urinary bladder)
Rare Causes Of Back Pain Include
Congenital spinal canal stenosis
Spina bifida (an abnormal development of the spine)
Tumor in the spine
Tuberculosis (of the spine)
Treatment Approach For Back Pain
Ayurvedic Treatment for back pain is based on the cause of the back problem and generally, back pain of recent origin responds quickly to conservative treatment approaches like rest, painkillers, etc. Persistent back pain is often caused due to Disc prolapse and arthritis of the lumbar spine and it also leads to other complications like Sciatica, radiculopathy, etc.
Ayurvedic Treatment For Back Pain
Ayurveda offers a very tangible alternative in almost all cases. Administration of Panchakarma (The detoxification therapies) with a special focus on Vasthi (Enema) clubbed with the other therapies like Podikkizhi (Choorna pinda sweda), Elakkizhi (Patrapotala sweda), Abhyanga (medicated oil massage), etc in conjugation with herbal medicines is very effective in providing tangible benefits in all these cases, rendering the patient back pain and other symptoms free. It also helps in preventing further degeneration of the cartilage, bones, and nerves involved, preventing further recurrence.