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How Can Osteoarthritis Be Treated?

I need advice on ways to treat osteoarthritis of my knees. I had received steroids, synvisc, depo something,, but no relief from pain. I went through physical therapy and still doing the exercises, and lost weight down to my ideal body weight. I don t want surgery if I can avoid it. Any other suggestions? Should I continue to see my orthopedist or should I consult a rheumatologist ?
Sat, 30 Dec 2017
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hi sir/madam,
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.

Line of treatment as per Ayurveda:-

The general principles of treatment of vata dosha are adopted in case of katishoola (low back pain). It includes various measures to suit its varied clinical entities, stages and associated complaints.

1. Snehana (oleation) – by sneha dhara (pouring oil), abhyanga (oil massage), avagaha (tub bath with oil or oleaginous medicaments), kati basti (retaining medicaments on the back) etc.

2. Swedana (sudation) –avagaha sweda (sweating treatment with tub bath), pizichil (kayaseka), nadi sweda (sudation through a tubular device – local sudation), panda sweda (sudation through medicated paste or powder) etc.

3. Mridu Samshodhana -mild purgation.

4. Basti (medicated enema) like eranda basti, vaitarana basti, pippalyadianuvasana basti etc.

Formulations indicated in Low back ache as per Ayurveda:-
1. Dashamoola kwatha.
2.Maharasnadi kashaya.
3. Rasnaerandadi kashaya.
4. Sahacharadi kashaya.
5. Gandharvahastadi kashaya.
6. Trayodashanga guggulu.

And for local application these oils will help:-
1. Ksheerabala tail.
2. Mahanarayana tail.
3. Dhanwantaram tail.
4. Maha narayan tail.

Avoid these for better results:-

1.Bitter, astringent and pungent food
2.Cold water
3.Fear
4.Exhaustion
5.Standing
6.Driving
7.Cold food and beverages etc.

Yoga is also very helpful in treating your back ache.
Now for your backache do these yoga aasana:-
1. Ardha Matsyendrasana(Sitting Spinal Twist).
2. Dhanurasana (Bow Pose).
3. Marjariasana (Cat Stretch).
4. Balasana(Child Pose).
5. Halasana(Plow Pose).
6. SUPTA MATSYENDRASANA(THE TWO KNEE SPINAL TWIST POSE).
7.Adhomukha Shwanasana (Downward Facing Dog).
8. Urdhva Mukha Svanasana(Upward Facing Dog Pose).
9. Paschimottanasana(Seated Forward Fold).

Follow these yogas you will get best results for your problems.

Hope i was helpful.
Have a healthy day.
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How Can Osteoarthritis Be Treated?

hi sir/madam, Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. Line of treatment as per Ayurveda:- The general principles of treatment of vata dosha are adopted in case of katishoola (low back pain). It includes various measures to suit its varied clinical entities, stages and associated complaints. 1. Snehana (oleation) – by sneha dhara (pouring oil), abhyanga (oil massage), avagaha (tub bath with oil or oleaginous medicaments), kati basti (retaining medicaments on the back) etc. 2. Swedana (sudation) –avagaha sweda (sweating treatment with tub bath), pizichil (kayaseka), nadi sweda (sudation through a tubular device – local sudation), panda sweda (sudation through medicated paste or powder) etc. 3. Mridu Samshodhana -mild purgation. 4. Basti (medicated enema) like eranda basti, vaitarana basti, pippalyadianuvasana basti etc. Formulations indicated in Low back ache as per Ayurveda:- 1. Dashamoola kwatha. 2.Maharasnadi kashaya. 3. Rasnaerandadi kashaya. 4. Sahacharadi kashaya. 5. Gandharvahastadi kashaya. 6. Trayodashanga guggulu. And for local application these oils will help:- 1. Ksheerabala tail. 2. Mahanarayana tail. 3. Dhanwantaram tail. 4. Maha narayan tail. Avoid these for better results:- 1.Bitter, astringent and pungent food 2.Cold water 3.Fear 4.Exhaustion 5.Standing 6.Driving 7.Cold food and beverages etc. Yoga is also very helpful in treating your back ache. Now for your backache do these yoga aasana:- 1. Ardha Matsyendrasana(Sitting Spinal Twist). 2. Dhanurasana (Bow Pose). 3. Marjariasana (Cat Stretch). 4. Balasana(Child Pose). 5. Halasana(Plow Pose). 6. SUPTA MATSYENDRASANA(THE TWO KNEE SPINAL TWIST POSE). 7.Adhomukha Shwanasana (Downward Facing Dog). 8. Urdhva Mukha Svanasana(Upward Facing Dog Pose). 9. Paschimottanasana(Seated Forward Fold). Follow these yogas you will get best results for your problems. Hope i was helpful. Have a healthy day.