Melbourne Back Pain Specialist

Back to Wellness: Ayurvedic Care for Relieving Back Discomfort

Back Pain is one of the common ailments experienced by people these days. We can mostly blame our sedentary and technology focused lifestyle for most of the back pain issues.

People suffering from Back Pain often complain of pain along both sides of the waist and hips. Many different causes are attributed to back pain, such as strain to the back muscles, back injury, pressure in the nerve root, muscular disorders, poor posture, etc.

Pregnant women, smokers, and people whose work involves repetitive or improper lifting, or those who have a sedentary job - are at increased risk of developing Back Pain.

Several Risk factors Associated With Back Pain

Obesity
Strenuous physical activity
Sedentary job

Back Pain Natural Ayurveda Treatment and Management

Ayurveda may offer a range of treatments for alleviating the Back Pain based on its severity. As per Ayurveda texts, the cause of most diseases can be traced back to an imbalance in doshas.

Almost all of the ayurvedic treatments revolve around correcting the dosha imbalance.

Different type of Ayurveda Treatments recommended traditionally for back pain patients include:-

Panchkarma treatments using traditional herbs and essential oils can help in alleviating the back pain.
In order to treat Apana Vata, one of the dosha responsible for most of the back pain, ayurveda also suggests detoxification through the intake of castor oil where recommened after consultation with ayurvedic practitioner.
Basti & Enema are also recommended for back pain patients.
Yoga postures like Locust, Hero Pose, Cat, Sunbird, etc. are recommended to help strengthen the back muscles.
Breathing exercises are also advised to strengthen the back muscles for those experiencing back pain

Managing Back Pain: Life Style Changes Recommended

Things to Avoid

Avoid wearing high heels
Avoid lifting heavy items
Avoid sleeping on a bed mattress that sags
Avoid sitting in one position for a long stretch of time

Things to Do

Do Yoga regularly
Indulge in physical activities like walking, swimming, etc.
You may take an ayurvedic massage, or herbal bath to relax your body

If you wish to consult Ayurveda, you may choose to contact one of our Ayurveda Practitioners Gurnam Saini or Pooja Saini in Melbourne. Both of our Practitioners are Qualified Ayurveda Doctors from India. You may contact us at "Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic". People who can't reach us personally, may choose for online Ayurveda consultation.

Disclaimer: The information on any of the Ayurveda Products, Ayurveda treatment, Ayurvedic Medicines or any other services mentioned on Pure Herbal Ayurved clinic website is for educational purposes only and not for self diagnosis or self treatment. Ayurveda products should only be taken after Full Ayurveda consultation with a Registered Ayurveda Practitioner. In the website, if any of the Ayurveda Products mention heavy metals or some prohibited/restricted plants, the reader should not assume that these products are used, prescribed or sold by Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic in Australia. Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic does not take laibility or responsiblity for accidental adultration or contamination of any unwanted material in the Ayurveda products. Reader should not assume that all of the products mentioned on the website are available for prescription in Australia. The website purely describes the uses and indications of the herbal products based on Traditional Ayurvedic text books. These are not for self medication or online purchase. Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic does not claim or gaurantee to cure any disease or health condition or terminal illness. Ayurveda treatment plan should be supplemented with appropriate diet and lifestyle to get beneficial effects. Ayurveda medicine is generally safe if taken under strict supervision of a qualified Ayurveda Practitioner, but it may also cause adverse reactions in rare cases. We suggest that you discuss your Ayurvedic treatment plan with your Medical Practitioner to ensure safe and effective use.

June 24, 2014

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