🦵 Tendinitis (Kandu Snayu Shotha)

Specialized and Customized Ayurvedic Approaches with Ahara & Vihara

At Yogakshema Ayurveda Hospital – Restoring Tendon Health Naturally

🧘‍♀️ Introduction

Tendinitis, a condition characterized by inflammation of tendons, is correlated in Ayurveda with Kandu Snayu Shotha. At Yogakshema Ayurveda Hospital, we offer specialized and customized Ayurvedic therapies, supported by Ahara (diet) and Vihara (lifestyle) recommendations, to target the root cause, reduce inflammation, and enhance tendon repair.

🧠 Understanding Tendinitis

🔍 What is Tendinitis?

Tendinitis refers to inflammation or irritation of a tendon—the fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone. It often results from:

  • Repetitive stress or overuse

  • Improper posture or biomechanics

  • Injury or trauma

  • Age-related wear and tear

📋 Common Areas Affected:

  • Shoulder (rotator cuff tendinitis)

  • Elbow (tennis or golfer’s elbow)

  • Knee (jumper’s knee)

  • Heel (Achilles tendinitis)

  • Wrist

🌿 Ayurvedic Perspective

In Ayurveda, tendinitis is understood as:

  • Kandu Snayu Shotha – localized inflammation of tendons and ligaments

  • Dominated by Vata-Pitta imbalances

  • Involves Snayu Dushti (tendon degeneration) and Mamsa Dhatu Kshaya (muscle depletion)

🧬 Key Pathological Factors:

  • Vata Prakopa: Causes pain, stiffness, and dryness

  • Pitta Prakopa: Causes inflammation, heat, and tenderness

  • Ama Accumulation: Toxins that disrupt tissue healing and cause swelling

  • Mamsa Dhatu Kshaya: Muscle degeneration weakens tendon support

🩺 Signs & Symptoms of Tendinitis

  • Localized pain, especially on movement

  • Tenderness and sensitivity on touch

  • Stiffness or restricted mobility

  • Warmth, mild swelling, or redness

  • A grating sensation or discomfort with motion

🛠️ Ayurvedic Approach to Management

Our goal is to:

  • Balance Vata and Pitta doshas

  • Eliminate Ama (toxins)

  • Nourish Snayu and Mamsa Dhatus

  • Support tissue regeneration and restore function

🌿 Therapeutic Focus:

  • Dosha Shamana – Pacification of aggravated doshas

  • Ama Pachana – Toxin digestion

  • Snayu & Mamsa Poshana – Strengthening connective tissue

  • Rakta Shodhana – Blood purification in Pitta-dominant cases

🔑 Key Ayurvedic Therapies at Yogakshema

🔸 Local and Systemic Treatments

  • Lepa – Application of anti-inflammatory herbal pastes

  • Abhyanga – Medicated oil massage to promote circulation and relieve stiffness

  • Swedana – Herbal steam to reduce pain and stiffness

  • Basti – Medicated enemas to balance Vata and nourish deep tissues

  • Rakta Mokshana – Controlled bloodletting (in selective cases) to relieve congestion and inflammation

🌿 Herbal Formulations

  • Guggulu, Turmeric, Ashwagandha, Shallaki, Rasna, and other classical combinations targeting tendon strength and inflammation

🥗 Ahara (Dietary Guidelines)

To support tendon healing and balance doshas:

  • Favor warm, easily digestible, and nourishing foods

  • Include healthy fats like ghee and sesame oil

  • Use anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric, ginger, coriander

  • Avoid sour, spicy, fermented, and excessively salty foods (Pitta aggravating)

  • Limit cold, dry, and processed foods (Vata aggravating)

  • Include cooked vegetables, steamed grains, and herbal teas

🌄 Vihara (Lifestyle Recommendations)

  • Avoid overuse of the affected joint or limb

  • Maintain adequate rest and sleep

  • Perform gentle stretching and strengthening exercises under supervision

  • Incorporate daily self-massage (Abhyanga) with warm medicated oils

  • Manage stress through meditation, Pranayama, and relaxation techniques

  • Use orthopedic supports or braces where necessary during recovery

🤝 Integration of Approaches at Yogakshema Ayurveda Hospital

We offer a comprehensive, integrated plan that combines:

  • ✅ Modern diagnostic evaluation (where needed)

  • ✅ Customized Ayurvedic therapies for tendon inflammation and tissue healing

  • ✅ Localized interventions like Lepa, Kati/Janu Basti, and herbal fomentation

  • ✅ Personalized Ahara-Vihara guidance for lifestyle correction and long-term wellness

  • ✅ Collaboration with orthopedic consultants (if surgical or imaging evaluation is necessary)

🌟 Advantages of Our Ayurvedic Approach

  • Root-cause focused, non-invasive management

  • Effective relief from pain, swelling, and stiffness

  • Restoration of tendon function and mobility

  • Holistic improvement in overall musculoskeletal health

  • Tailored treatment plans based on individual constitution and severity

  • Care delivered by experienced Ayurvedic physicians and therapists

🏥 Yogakshema Ayurveda Hospital: Your Trusted Destination for Tendinitis Relief

At Yogakshema Ayurveda Hospital, we combine ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern understanding to offer targeted, natural healing for tendinitis and musculoskeletal disorders. Our individualized care plans, focused on Ahara, Vihara, and Panchakarma therapies, empower you to recover safely and sustainably.