VATARI - Orthopedic and Neurological disorders
Santhosh Ayurvidhana Orthopedic and Neurological disorders
"SASH helps you to obtain healthy and normal life without surgery by ensuring utmost care to patients suffering from bone, muscle ,nerves and joint disorders "!!
The context of VATARI mainly enlisted by disease of neurological and orthopaedic, comes under Vata Rogas .In Ayurveda around 80 types of vata rogas are mentioned .
In Kerala many families have their own Traditional method of treating Vata vyadhi { Orthopedic & Neurological disorder ] , Kshatha [fracture] , Marma chikitsa [ injury to vital organ ] . Peoples from all over the world come to kerala for treatment .
Neurological diseases are disorders that may occur at any place in this chain. The cerebrum, for example, may become inflamed, as the meningitis is an inflammatoion of the outer layer, and encephalitis - inflammation of the brain matter itself. Many other diseases are associated with the cerebrum - atherosclerosis, depression, phobia, epilepsy, autism, personality disorders and so on.The most common inflammations of the peripheral part of the nervous system are radiculitis and plexitis, which may be in the cervical, chest or waist area, as the pain block the movement of the hands or legs.
Orthopedic diseases are a general term for all conditions affecting the muscles, ligaments and joints in any part of the body. An injury or damage to the ligament or joints affects the movement of the joint and quality of life.The orthopedic diseases that are caused by this attack include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis etc.
The goal of ayurvedic treatment for joint pain and other joint problems is to get rid of the symptoms like pain, tenderness, swelling, redness, stiffness etc associated with the problem. We hereby aims to enable the person to perform the normal activities and to prevent further complications and recurrence. In Ayurveda, various orthopedic conditions are treated using a combination of herbs and physical therapy to produce effective results. The treatment plan based on the personalized approach documented in Ayurveda with herbal formulations.
The aim of SASH to analyze the different neurological and ortho paedic problems described in Ayurveda and their treatment perspective. We educates the patients on the basics of Ayurveda and the concepts behind the treatment process. , all the staff and doctors are trained in such a way to address the queries of all patients and bystanders.The core expertise of SASH lies in many treatments.. We have formulated a successful treatment module, which is transforming the lives of many people. , we here follow strict diets and our treatments are included with exercises and Yoga which will help the patients to be physically as well as mentally in line to the treatments.
Pain & Management
We provide treatment for disease like ;
1) PARALYSIS( Pakshaghata)
- Severe headache.
- Impairment or loss of vision.
- Memory loss.
- Confusion.
- Loss of balance or co-ordination.
- Poor balance and dizziness.
- Sudden numbness, paralysis or weakness of an arm, leg or side of the face.
- Slurred or abnormal speech.
TREATMENT
- Educating patients about their present situation to cope up with disability.
- Strengthening via abhyangam kizhi dhara etc and rejuvenation of affected part.
- Improving sensory and motor functions of the affected limb.
- Treatment along with physiotherapy, toning of muscles and soft tissue.
2) PARKINSONISM (KAMPA VATAM)
- Tremor. A tremor, or shaking, usually begins in a limb, often your hand or fingers.
- Slowed movement (bradykinesia).
- Rigid muscles.
- Impaired posture and balance.
- Loss of automatic movements.
- Speech changes.
- Writing changes.
TREATMENT
- Ayurvedic massages, nasya, karnapuranam, basti etc help in minimizing vata diseases and maintaining health of nervous sytem.
- Their regular practice can help in minimizing risk of the disease.
- Practice of Yoga has always proved its efficacy in minimizing vata diseases and maintaining health of nervous system.
3) FACIAL PALSY
- Facial paralysis on one side (rarely are both sides of the face affected).
- Loss of blinking control on the affected side.
- Decreased tearing.
- Drooping of the mouth to the affected side.
- Altered sense of taste.
- Slurred speech.
- Drooling.
- Pain in or behind the ear.
TREATMENT
- Moordha taila (Application of oil) to the head.
- Nasya karma, Tarpana Kriya with medicated oil to the eyes and ears.
- Nadi Sweda, Upanaha Sweda has to be administered.
- Shirovasti,Dhoomapana,Snehana- according to the Dosha involved.
- If associated with sopha (inflammation), Vamana(Medicated vomiting) has to be administered.
- If associated with daha and (burning sensation), siravyadha (therapeutic bloodletting) is recommended.
4) VARICOSE VEIN
- Large veins that you can see just under the surface of your skin.
- Mild swelling of your ankles and feet.
- Painful, achy, or "heavy" legs.
- Throbbing or cramping in your legs.
- Itchy legs, especially on the lower leg and ankle.
- The beauty of Ayurveda lies in treating any disease from its route instead of treating only symptoms.
TREATMENT
- Foods that lead to impairment of vata and pitta in the body are to be avoided-for example, junk foods, salty foods, excess of spicy foods, dry food-as well as smoking.
- One must also avoid long periods of standing, which is a direct cause of the problem.
- Ayurveda mentions many internal medication , herbal drugs that help to strengthen the valves of the vein and promote an healthy venous circulation in the body.
- External treatments also play a very important role in normalizing the circulation. These include basti karma (colon therapy), Jalaukavacharana (leech therapy) and Rakthamokshana (blood-letting treatment).
5) LOW BACK ACHE
- Pain that is dull or achy, contained to the low back.
- Stinging, burning pain that moves from the low back to the backs of the thighs, sometimes into the lower legs or feet; can include numbness or tingling (sciatica).
- Muscle spasms and tightness in the low back, pelvis, and hips.
TREATMENT
- The treatment for Back pain or Kati shoola will be planned according to the Presentation and underlying cause.
- Treatment may include Panchakarma therapies for Shodhana, internal medicines, external applications and advise on diet and life style modification.
- Therapies like Abyanga sweda, Dhanyamla dhara, Snehapana, Vamana, Podikizhi, Elakizhi, Pizhichil, Vasti, Navarakizhi, Kati vasti, Pichu etc. are done according to the severity and nature of the disease.
6) NECK AND SHOULDER JOINT PAIN
- Neck pain symptoms include difficulty moving the head, headaches, muscle spasms and tightness, and pain that worsens when holding the head in place for long periods, such as when driving or working on a computer.
- Shoulder pain can develop from the shoulder joint or any of the surrounding ligaments, muscles, or tendons.
TREATMENT
- (Snehana-swedana)external application of medicated oil followed by steam relieves muscle spasm around neck & pain can be minimized.
- Ayurvedic Basti/Vasthi (medicated enema}.
- Manya Basti or greeva basti can also be done.
- Internal medication.
- Yoga postures like Bhujangasana (Cobra pose), Matsyasana (Fish pose), Dhanurasana (Bow pose) are extremely beneficial for cervical spondylosis.
7) KNEEE JOINT PAIN Swelling and stiffness
- Redness and warmth to the touch.
- Weakness or instability.
- Popping or crunching noises.
- Inability to fully straighten the knee.
TREATMENT
Internal medicines along with external procedures lyk ;:
- Udvartanam choornakizhi
- Abhyangam, elakizhi, naranga kizhi
- Njavara kizhhi
- Janu vasthi
- Pichu, lepanam, upanaha
- Kashaya basti...
8) CARPEL TUNNEL SYNDROME
- Numbness, tingling, and pain in your thumb and the first three fingers of your hand.
- Pain and burning that travels up your arm.
- Wrist pain at night that interferes with sleep.
- Weakness in the muscles of the hand.
TREATMENT
Internal medicines along with external procedures lyk ;:
- For relieving the compression to the median nerve internal medicines, apply medicated oils, lepas and splints yields good result
- For severe cases external procedures are done in additional
