🦴 Osteoarthritis (Sandhivata)

Specialized and Customized Ayurvedic Approaches with Ahara & Vihara at Yogakshema Ayurveda Hospital

🧘‍♂️ Introduction

Osteoarthritis, known as Sandhivata in Ayurveda, is a degenerative joint condition that causes pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. At Yogakshema Ayurveda Hospital, we offer specialized and personalized Ayurvedic care that includes carefully curated Ahara (diet) and Vihara (lifestyle) recommendations to address the root cause, support joint health, and enhance quality of life.

🔍 Understanding Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis involves wear and tear of cartilage within joints, leading to:

  • Pain during movement

  • Joint stiffness after periods of inactivity

  • Swelling and tenderness

  • Reduced flexibility

  • Grinding or creaking sensations during joint use

🌿 Ayurvedic Perspective

In Ayurveda, Sandhivata arises primarily due to an imbalance in Vata dosha, affecting:

  • Asthi Dhatu (bone tissue)

  • Majja Dhatu (bone marrow/nervous tissue)

🌀 Key Contributing Factors:

  • Vata Prakopa: Leads to dryness, cracking, and degeneration of joint tissues

  • Asthi Kshaya: Progressive degeneration of bone and cartilage

  • Ama Accumulation: Toxins causing inflammation and stiffness

🛑 Signs & Symptoms of Sandhivata

  • Pain in affected joints, especially after use

  • Morning or post-rest stiffness

  • Swelling and tenderness

  • Reduced range of motion

  • Crackling or creaking sounds in joints

🩺 Our Ayurvedic Approach

At Yogakshema Ayurveda Hospital, we use a comprehensive and personalized Ayurvedic protocol to:

  • Balance Vata dosha

  • Nourish and rejuvenate Asthi & Majja Dhatus

  • Eliminate Ama (toxins)

  • Promote joint lubrication and mobility

🌿 Key Ayurvedic Therapies

🧴 Localized Therapies

  • Janu Basti / Kati Basti: Warm medicated oil pooled over knees or lower back to relieve pain & stiffness

  • Patra Pinda Sweda: Warm herbal poultice massage to reduce inflammation

  • Abhyanga: Full-body oil massage to improve circulation and relieve Vata-induced discomfort

💧 Systemic Detox & Rejuvenation

  • Virechana: Therapeutic purgation to remove toxins

  • Basti: Medicated enemas for deep Vata pacification and tissue nourishment

  • Herbal Formulations: Including Guggulu, Shallaki, Ashwagandha, and other joint-supporting herbs

🥗 Ahara (Diet) Recommendations

  • Warm, moist, nourishing foods like khichdi, soups, and stewed vegetables

  • Healthy fats like ghee and sesame oil to lubricate joints

  • Vata-pacifying tastes: sweet, bitter, and astringent

  • Avoid cold, dry, and processed foods

  • Avoid nightshades (potatoes, tomatoes, brinjal) which may aggravate joint symptoms

🧘‍♀️ Vihara (Lifestyle) Recommendations

  • Maintain a regular daily routine with proper sleep

  • Avoid excessive physical strain and high-impact activities

  • Engage in gentle exercises and yoga to maintain joint flexibility

  • Daily self-abhyanga (oil massage)

  • Practice meditation and breathing exercises to reduce stress

  • Maintain a healthy weight to reduce pressure on joints

🧘 Panchakarma Therapies (If Indicated)

Deep detoxification procedures tailored to individual needs to:

  • Eliminate deep-seated toxins

  • Nourish tissues

  • Improve systemic and joint health

🩻 Integration with Modern Care

Our approach integrates:

  • Advanced diagnostics (X-rays, MRI, etc.) for precise evaluation

  • Collaborative care with orthopedic specialists when needed

  • Postural and ergonomic guidance to prevent further joint damage

🌟 Advantages of Our Approach

  • Specialized care for osteoarthritis rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom

  • Customized therapy plans based on individual dosha and condition

  • Pain relief and mobility improvement without dependency on painkillers

  • Holistic care addressing body, mind, and lifestyle

  • Support from a highly experienced team of Ayurvedic physicians and therapists

🏥 Yogakshema Ayurveda Hospital: Your Trusted Destination for Osteoarthritis Management

With a proven track record in managing joint conditions, Yogakshema Ayurveda Hospital stands as a beacon of hope for those suffering from osteoarthritis. We are committed to providing safe, effective, and holistic solutions, integrating classical Ayurvedic therapies, Ahara-Vihara guidance, and personalized attention.