Best Ayurvedic Treatment for Back Pain

The causes of back pain are many. The back is made up of tendons, ligaments, muscles and bones. They work together to support our body and help us move around. An issue with any of these can result in back pain. 

त्रिकशूललक्षणमाहस्फिगस्थ्नोः पृष्ठवंशास्थ्नोर्यः सन्धिस्तत्रिकं मतम् । तत्र वातेन या पीड़ा त्रिकशूलं तदुच्यते ॥११५॥ श्रोणि प्रदेश की दोनों अस्थियों तथा पृष्ठ वंश की दो अस्थियों की जो सन्धि है उसे त्रिक कहते हैं। इस त्रिकस्थान बात से जो पीड़ा होती है उसे त्रिकशूल कहते है।।११५।।

By Ayurveda

Strain of Back Pain:

The strain on the back or any of its component can be a result of lifting a heavy load without precaution or making an abrupt or an awkward movement. It can be due to –

• Stretched muscles or strained ligaments.
• Muscle spasm or tension
• Injured or degenerated disks
• Injury
• Structural problems
• Ruptured or bulging disks.

Our spine is made of interlocked vertebrae with disks, which are areas of tissue acting as cushions. These disks can swell, injure or herniate and even rupture with age, or injury. This can compress the surrounding nerves and cause back pain.

• Sciatica – This is caused by a herniated disk or bulging disk pressing on. The lower back pain can be accompanied by a sharp pain that travels through the buttock down the back of the leg.
• Arthritis – Osteoarthritis is a primary reason for pain in the lower back in the elderly
• Abnormal spine curvature – An abnormal curvature of the spine can often cause back pain. It can be a result of sitting stooped for a long time and incorrect posture, among other reasons.
• Osteoporosis – The vertebrae of the spine deteriorate with age. This leads to osteoporosis. This is one of the causes of back pain.
• Kidney problems – Kidney stones or an infection can also result in back pain.

Posture and Sudden Movements

 

A poor posture or sudden abrupt movements like twisting, coughing, sneezing, and over-stretching can often result in back pain. Additionally, bending awkwardly, carrying something improperly, straining the neck forward, sitting in the same position without support for a long time, and sleeping in an improper manner can also be a cause for your back pain.

causes of Back Pain

 

There are other rare causes for back pain which can only be diagnosed by your doctor. Some of the likely culprits are-

• Degenerative spondylolisthesis, in which one vertebra gets displaced onto the other
• Cauda equine syndrome, which is caused when the nerves at the bottom of the spinal cord lose nerve function.
• Infection of the spine can cause back pain along with fever. In rare cases, it might be a tumor that is pressing against your spinal nerves, causing back pain.
• Other infections like pelvic diseases, bladder and kidney infections can also cause back pain.
• People with sleep disorders can also suffer from back pain.

Symptoms of Back Pain:

 

• Back pain symptoms can range from mild to severe.
• The main symptom is a dull aching sensation in the lower back, which can at times go down to buttocks.
• A stabbing or shooting pain that radiates down the leg from your buttocks.
• Inability to stand up straight
• Decreased and painful movement and diminished ability to move the back.
• If strained or a pulled muscle is the cause, the pain is short-lived and goes away on its own. The discomfort can be further eased by using topical over the counter creams like Move.
• However, when the symptoms do not subside over time, it is advised to see a doctor.

The symptoms are severe when back pain is accompanied by the following symptoms:-

 

• Weight loss
• Fever
• Swelling on the back
• Pain that goes beyond the knees
• Pain when urinating
• Loss of control over bowel movements
• Numbness around genitals or buttocks

Back Pain Ayurvedic Treatment

 

• Back pain can be treated after identifying the cause.
• If the back pain is mild, it can be resolved using medications like anti-inflammatory drugs, pain killers and over the counter topical creams and sprays. You can also use a hot or a cold compress on the affected area to reduce the pain.
• Take adequate rest. However, careful movement can also help ease stiffness and free the muscles.

Test Suggested:

 

X-ray

 

• These images show the alignment of your bones and whether you have arthritis or broken bones. These images alone won’t show problems with your spinal cord, muscles, nerves or disks.
• MRI or CT scans. These scans generate images that can reveal herniated disks or problems with bones, muscles, tissue, tendons, nerves, ligaments and blood vessels.
• Blood tests. 

CBC

 

These can help determine whether you have an infection or other condition that might be causing your pain.

• Bone scan  
• In rare cases, use a bone scan to look for bone tumors or compression fractures caused by osteoporosis.
• Nerve studies
• Electromyography (EMG) measures the electrical impulses produced by the nerves and the responses of your muscles

Medication in Modern Science –

 

• Back pain is originating in the spinal area, you might be given cortisone injections in the epidermal tissue around the spinal cord.
• It is an anti-inflammatory drug, which numbs the painful area.

 Sandhya Medicity Ayurvedic Treatment For Back Pain: 

 

1. Mild Virechana with trivrit avleha
2. Ayurvedic medication, yoga, and other strict diet plans to strengthen the bones and muscles.  
3. Abhyanga with pottali Sweda – A treatment which comprises fomentation done using medicated herbs/powders; effective in joint pain & other musculoskeletal conditions.
4. Abhyanga Pariseka – This therapy is done after a traditional massage. It strengthens muscles, rejuvenates the tissue good for inflammatory pains.
5. Kati Basti for Back – An external treatment for degenerative diseases of the spine. It decreases inflammation, strengthens the low back muscles, relieves strains & pain due to bad posture, overweight, spondylosis & other spinal disorders.
6. Baluka swedan  if pain is kaphaj origan.

Followed by Basti :-

 

1. sacharyadi  oil basti 80 ml after food .
2. Erandmool kashya basti 450ml empty stomach alternate day.

Oral Medicine Saman Medicine

त्रिकशूलचिकित्सामाहकारयेद्वालुकास्वेदं त्रिकशूले प्रयत्नतः । यद्वाऽधस्तात्करीषाग्निं धारयेत्सततं नरः ॥११६॥ त्रिकशूल में यत्नपूर्वक बालुकास्वेद करे अथवा उसके चारपाई के नीचे जङ्गली कण्डे की अग्नि रखकर सेंक करे।।११६।। त्रयोदशाङ्गगुग्गुलुमाहआभाऽश्वगन्धा हपुषा गुडूची शतावरी गोक्षुरकश्च रास्ना। श्यामा शताह्वा च शटी यवानी सनागरा चेति समं विचूर्ण्य ॥११७॥ सर्वैः समं गुग्गुलुमत्र दद्याक्षिपेदिहाज्यञ्च तदर्द्धभागम् । तद्भक्षयेदर्द्धपिचुप्रमाणं प्रभातकाले पयसाऽथ यूषैः ॥११८॥ मद्येन वा कोष्णजलेन चापि क्षीरेण वा मांसरसेन वाऽपि । त्रिकाहे जानुहनुग्रहे च वाते भुजस्थे चरणस्थिते च ॥११९॥

By Ayurveda

• Erand oil 10ml with 5ml Gomutra Pipliyadi Powder 5gm Empty Stomach
• Harsingar 5gm nirgungi 5gm boil in water
• Syp rasana saptak kawath 10 ml with water. After food
• Tab triodasang Guggal 2bd
• Tab abha Guggal 2bd. after food
• Tab.vat vidhwans ras 2bd after food.
• Ajmodadi avipattikar powder 3gram bd. with hot water. At List For Three Months
• If more pain add raj ras 1bd.

Precaution of Back Pain:

 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT can be of help in some cases by encouraging a new pattern of thinking. It helps you relax along with motivating you to maintain a positive attitude.
• Carry less weight
• This strains our neck and spine and can cause back pain
• Maintain proper posture
• Strengthen your core
• The muscles in the abdomen and the back are the ones that are responsible for keeping you upright as well as assisting you in day-to-day tasks. Working out these muscles lessens the chances of straining and damaging your back. Fit strength training exercises which focus at your core into your schedule at least twice a week.
• Wear proper shoes
• Stretch from time to time
• Your daily routine can stiffen your muscles
• Exercise
• Bhujang asan
• Markat asan
• Anulom vilom.
• Stretching exercises
• Exercise

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