🦴 Polyarthralgia (Sandhi Shoola)

Specialized and Customized Ayurvedic Approaches with Ahara & Vihara

At Yogakshema Ayurveda Hospital – Your Trusted Partner in Joint Health

🧘‍♀️ Introduction

Polyarthralgia, or pain in multiple joints, is known in Ayurveda as Sandhi Shoola. At Yogakshema Ayurveda Hospital, we specialize in individualized, holistic Ayurvedic care that integrates Ahara (diet) and Vihara (lifestyle) recommendations with classical therapies. Our approach focuses on identifying the root cause, balancing body energies, and restoring joint comfort and mobility.

🩺 Understanding Polyarthralgia & Its Causes

Polyarthralgia may be a symptom of various underlying conditions such as:

  • ✅ Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) – Autoimmune inflammation of joints

  • ✅ Osteoarthritis (OA) – Degenerative wear and tear

  • ✅ Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

  • ✅ Fibromyalgia – Chronic widespread pain syndrome

  • ✅ Viral Infections – Parvovirus, hepatitis, rubella

  • ✅ Lyme Disease – Tick-borne bacterial infection

  • ✅ Psoriatic & Reactive Arthritis

  • ✅ Crystal-Induced Arthropathies – Gout, pseudogout

  • ✅ Medication-induced arthralgia

  • ✅ Connective Tissue Diseases & Autoimmune Disorders

👉 Accurate diagnosis is essential to address the root cause and guide appropriate Ayurvedic and modern interventions.

🌿 Ayurvedic Perspective

In Ayurveda, Sandhi Shoola arises due to:

  • Vata Prakopa: Leads to pain, dryness, and stiffness

  • Ama Accumulation: Undigested metabolic toxins that obstruct bodily channels and lodge in joints

  • Dhatu Kshaya: Depletion of bone (Asthi Dhatu) and connective tissue leading to weakness and degeneration

🧬 Impacted Tissues:

  • Sandhi (Joints)

  • Asthi Dhatu (Bone tissue)

  • Majja Dhatu (Nervous tissue)

🔎 Common Symptoms

  • Pain in multiple joints (migratory or persistent)

  • Morning stiffness or post-rest tightness

  • Tenderness, swelling (occasionally)

  • Fatigue and weakness

  • Reduced range of motion

🛠️ Ayurvedic Approach to Management

Our holistic treatment plan focuses on:

  • Balancing Vata dosha

  • Eliminating Ama (toxins)

  • Nourishing Asthi & Majja Dhatus

  • Restoring strength and joint function

🌼 Key Ayurvedic Therapies

🔸 Pain Relief & Detoxification

  • Abhyanga – Warm oil massage for circulation and Vata pacification

  • Swedana – Herbal steam to ease stiffness

  • Janu Basti / Kati Basti – Localized oil pooling therapy on knees/lumbar region

  • Patra Pinda Sweda – Herbal bolus massage for deep tissue nourishment

  • Basti – Medicated enemas for systemic Vata balance

  • Virechana – Gentle detoxification through purgation

🌿 Herbal Support

  • Guggulu, Ashwagandha, Rasna, Shallaki, and customized classical formulations

🥗 Ahara (Dietary) Recommendations

  • Warm, light, and Vata-pacifying foods (e.g., soups, stews, cooked vegetables)

  • Include ghee, sesame oil, and spices like ginger and turmeric

  • Avoid cold, dry, and processed foods

  • Avoid nightshades (tomatoes, potatoes, brinjal)

  • Emphasize sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes in moderation

🌅 Vihara (Lifestyle) Recommendations

  • Maintain daily routine and ensure adequate sleep

  • Avoid overexertion and extreme weather exposure

  • Gentle exercises, yoga, and stretching to maintain mobility

  • Meditation, pranayama, and stress management

  • Regular warm oil self-massage (Abhyanga)

🤝 Integration at Yogakshema Ayurveda Hospital

Our approach combines:

  • ✅ Modern Diagnostics to identify underlying causes

  • ✅ Personalized Ayurvedic Therapies based on individual Dosha analysis

  • ✅ Therapeutic Massages & Panchakarma

  • ✅ Ahara Vihara Plans for sustainable recovery

  • ✅ Collaboration with modern specialists where needed

💡 Advantages of Our Ayurvedic Approach

  • Expert care in joint pain and autoimmune conditions

  • Root-cause treatment, not just symptom management

  • Rejuvenation of joints, muscles, and connective tissue

  • Personalized treatment addressing physical and psychological well-being

  • Proven therapies with minimal side effects

🏥 Yogakshema Ayurveda Hospital: Your Trusted Destination for Polyarthralgia Relief

With years of clinical excellence and patient trust, Yogakshema Ayurveda Hospital stands as a center of expertise in joint disorders. Our tailored Ayurvedic treatments, coupled with Ahara Vihara support, offer a path to long-lasting comfort and improved quality of life.