Ayurvedic treatment  for Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine and the sacroiliac joints. Ayurvedic treatment for Ankylosing spondylitis may include a combination of herbal remedies, massage therapy, yoga, and dietary changes.

What are Spondylitis and Spondylosis?

 Spondylosis and spondylitis are conditions of the joints of the spine.  The spine is formed from bones called vertebrae, and also the material between every vertebra within the joints is termed disc. The joints and discs, over time, will become worn out or inflamed. First, we will try to understand Spondylitis and Spondylosis and further will address Ayurvedic treatment for Ankylosing Spondylitis 

“Spondylitis is the result of an inflammatory condition of the joint that causes arthritis. Some types of Spondylitis are as below

1)            Ankylosing spondylitis

2)            Enteropathic Arthritis

3)            Psoriatic Arthritis

4)            Reactive Arthritis

5)            Undifferentiated Spondyloarthritis

6)            Juvenile Spondyloarthritis

Spondylosis describes the vertebral joints’ general wear and tear that results in degeneration of the discs and joints. Some common types of Spondylosis is as follows

1)            Lumbar Spondylosis

2)            Cervical Spondylosis

3)            Thoracic spondylolysis

In this article, we are going to discuss ankylosing spondylitis and Ayurveda treatment for ankylosing spondylitis.

What is ankylosing spondylitis?

“Inflammation of the joints of the spine occurs with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). It is a form of autoimmune disease that usually occurs earlier in life, from adolescence to around 40, with stiffness and pain that worsens in the morning and improved with exercise. The sacroiliac joints, which are large joints between the lower spine (sacrum) and the pelvis are often affected. As it is a condition that is a progressive process for over several years until structural damage manifests, it’s called sacroiliitis. loss of spinal mobility, extra-articular symptoms, peripheral arthritis, and reduction of quality of life.

What are the Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis?

“Pain and stiffness are the primary signs one may experience.

Pain can be seen in the areas of the low back, hip joint.

Bony fusion is another sign in this condition where the vertebrae fuse together leading to a hunched back posture.

It also can have an effect on the neck, which is leading to the lack of ability to move the neck. It is likewise related to different systemic signs like Iritis (Inflammation, redness in the eyes), Fever, Fatigue, and Loss of appetite.

In a few uncommon cases, it may additionally be related to coronary heart and lung diseases. In chronic cases, it leads to restriction in the ability to breathe freely.” 

Pain and stiffness are the primary signs one may experience. Pain can be seen in the areas of the low back, hip joint.

Bony fusion is another sign in this condition where the vertebrae fuse together leading to a hunched back posture.

It also can have an effect on the neck, which is leading to the lack of ability to move the neck.

It is likewise related to different systemic signs like Iritis (Inflammation, redness in the eyes), Fever, Fatigue, and Loss of appetite.

In a few uncommon cases, it may additionally be related to coronary heart and lung diseases.

In chronic cases, it leads to restriction in the ability to breathe freely.

Ayurveda Management and View

Can Ayurveda Cure ankylosing spondylitis?

 Various Panchakarma procedures and internal Ayurvedic drug treatments are proven beneficial in the control of AS. Asthi-majja gata vata is a term that is correlated with AS. According to Ayurveda, Ankylosing spondylitis is caused because of aggravated vata dosha. This imbalance is the reason for degeneration & inflammation of the spine and might even result in disability in a lengthy time period. In this autoimmune disorder, the disc between the vertebrae gets swollen up inflicting drawback of movement. Ayurvedic remedy aims at digesting the ama by giving herbs and balancing aggravated vata. External Therapy along with Lepanam, Pichu, Kati Basti, Sarvangadhara, and Patrapinda swedana is useful for this disorder. Panchakarma Therapy such as  Virechanam, Nasyam, Snehavasthy, Vaitharana vasthy, Kashayavasthy are useful to reduce pain and stop the progress of AS.  Along with Panchakarma treatments diet, lifestyle modifications are equally important to get relief from AS

Diet and Lifestyle advice for ankylosing spondylitis

Avoid Vatha and pitta pacifying food.

Include ghee in your diet.

Take light meals and avoid extra oily meals and curds.

Ensuring proper evacuation of bowels, constipation ought to be avoided.

Applying heat to affected regions will assist to alleviate pain and stiffness.

Avoid sleeping during the daytime

Yoga asanas which includes Pawana muktasana, Bhujangasana, Dhanurasana, Paschimottasana, are useful for this disease.

Practice Pranayama which includes Nadi shodhana, Chandrabhedi Sheethali & Bhramari.

SUMMERY 

Ayurveda advocates a holistic approach towards Ankolysisng Spondylitis. The medications along with different therapies are aimed at addressing the existing condition effectively. It also aids in retarding the progress of the condition.

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