Back Pain
Kati Shula / Gridhrasi
Quick Remedies - Start Now
Apply warm sesame or Mahanarayan oil to lower back
Use a hot water bottle or heating pad
Practice Cat-Cow stretches gently
Take Dashamoola decoction
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Charaka Samhita classifies back pain under Vatavyadhi (Vata disorders). The treatment principles include oleation (internal and external), sudation (sweating therapy), mild purgation, and application of warm medicated oils.
Sesame oil is especially beneficial for all Vata conditions. Regular warm oil massage, proper posture, and strengthening exercises form the foundation of treatment.
Dietary Recommendations
- ❖Eat warm, nourishing, and slightly oily foods
- ❖Include ghee, sesame, and warming spices
- ❖Avoid cold, dry, and raw foods
- ❖Stay well-hydrated with warm water
Lifestyle Changes
- ❖Practice daily Abhyanga with warm oil
- ❖Maintain good posture while sitting
- ❖Do gentle stretching and yoga
- ❖Avoid heavy lifting and sudden movements
Recommended Herbs
Dashamoola
Classic Vata-pacifying formula
Guggulu
Anti-inflammatory, supports joints
Ashwagandha
Strengthens muscles and nerves
🧗Recommended Yoga & Practices
Charaka Samhita References
📜Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 28, Verse 37
“Sandhivata (joint disease) is characterized by swelling that appears and disappears like an air-filled bag, pain on movement, and crackling sounds in the joints.”
Context: Symptoms of joint disorders
📜Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 28, Verse 75-77
“Treatment of Vatavyadhi includes: oleation (internal and external), sudation, mild purgation, medicated enemas, and application of warm oils. Sesame oil is especially beneficial.”
Context: Treatment principles for vata disorders