Back pain is no longer something that crops up in your mid-30s and 40s. Now, with our changing lifestyle, sedentary occupation, and overexertion, back pain can make its appearance at any point in life. Keeping the age factor aside, there is no denying the fact that back pain can be quite debilitating- whether it starts as a constant, dull ache or catches your breath with a sudden, sharp shooting pain. The immediate response is to pop in some painkillers to stop the pain- but is it ok to just hide the pain behind the mask of painkillers or steroids? Instead of hiding your pain, it is time that you find out the root cause of your back pain with Precision Ayurveda techniques that use Evidence-based treatment protocols to help you say goodbye to Back pain without using steroids, painkillers, or surgical intervention. In this blog, we will discuss more about Ayurvedic treatment for lower back pain that can relieve your back pain in a quick and effective manner.
What Causes Low Back Pain?
- Injuries to ligaments, muscles or tendons
- Herniated or ruptured discs- Due to injury, the intervertebral discs might break or leak, thereby pressing the nearby spinal nerves. Sciatica is one of the common symptoms of a herniated disc that presents as radiating pain down one side of the hip into your leg and sometimes the foot.
- Degenerative disc disease- Degenerative disc disease is caused by the wearing of intervertebral discs, leading to pain
- Spinal stenosis- Age related wear and tear narrow the spinal canal and create pressure on the spinal cord and squeeze the nerve roots.
- Osteoporosis- Osteoporosis occurs when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, making the bones brittle. It leads to weakening and compression of vertebrae.
- Ankylosing spondylitis- Ankylosthe integration oflso, known as axial spondyloarthritis, is an inflammatory disease that causes fusion of sections of vtotcustomersking the spine less flexible and can result in a hunched posture and severe back pain and stiffness.
How Long Does Low Back Pain Last?
Low Back Pain can span for different durations, according to which it can be divided into;
- Acute- Back pain that occurs suddenly lasts four to six weeks and goes on its own
- Subacute- Back pain that occurs suddenly or gradually and lasts six to twelve weeks
- Chronic- Severe back pain that lasts more than three months and doesn’t go away with rest
Back Pain in Ayurveda
In Ayurveda, Katishoola or low back pain has the cardinal symptom- pain which suggests the involvement of Vata dosha and depletion of Kapha dosha that lead to friction in between joints. There are numerous natural solutions available that can help relieve mild back pain at home that may result from strain or overexertion. For severe cases of back pain as a result of structural abnormalities, it is better to get in touch with your Ayurveda physician. Back Pain Ayurvedic treatment starts with a detailed diagnosis, purvakarma to prepare the body, and personalized Panchakarma therapies to help detox the system. This is followed by a Paschatakarma that includes rejuvenating Rasayana medicines to help prevent recurrence and strengthen the muscles.
How to Reduce Mild Low Back Pain at Home?
- Application of warm potalis- Heat sand and tie it into a muslin cloth and apply this lukewarm potali on the lower back. You can reheat the potali and apply it for about 15-20 minutes to relieve back pain.
- An oil massage in the absence of swelling, sprains, and fractures.
- Take adequate rest along with mild, moderate stretching to strengthen the core.
- Improving posture can help reduce back pain and the possibility of future complications.
- Appropriate yoga asanas under the guidance of a qualified yoga instructor can help relieve mild back pain
When Should I See a Doctor?
You should see a doctor for lower back pain if:
- It lasts longer than a few weeks
- It’s severe or getting worse
- It’s preventing you from doing your day-to-day activities
- You’re experiencing other symptoms, like fever, unexplained weight loss or gain, weakness or loss of function in your extremities, bladder problems, or numbness or tingling in one or both legs
Why to Opt for Apollo AyurVAID?
At Apollo AyurVAID, we follow Precision Ayurveda, which focuses on complete disease reversal by using evidence-based Ayurveda protocols. Apollo AyurVAID Low-Back Pain treatment ensures lasting pain relief and long-term remission and prevents further disease progression. Our Ayurvedic treatment for lower back pain includes protocol-based Panchakarma therapies that start with Purvakarma to reduce inflammation and prepare the body for cleansing, Pradhanakarma that uses internal cleansing techniques for root cause reversal and Paschat Karma that helps the body regain its strength to arrest further progress and relapse of the disease. Without the use of NSAIDs and steroids that can hamper your kidney or surgery that can make you undergo significant risk, AyurVAID intervention can reverse the disease by protocol-based shodhana or purification of blood and Vata, along with nourishment of asthi(bone), sandhi (joints) and majja, to prevent further progress of the disease. In acute lower back pain, Ayurveda focuses on muscle relaxation and uses internal medications and external therapies. Panchakarma treatments like Nasya, Virechana, Vasthi, and Rakthamoksha, along with procedures like Agnikarma and Siravedha, address underlying factors contributing to pain. With precision Ayurveda that ensures systematic diagnosis and treatment of the root cause, Apollo AyurVAID helps you achieve exceptional medical outcomes and sustained well-being.
