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Originating in India thousands of years ago, Ayurveda is an ancient holistic healing system. Ayurvedic practice revolves around the idea that people benefit from taking care of their mind, body, and spirit.

While Ayurveda is a whole-body system, Ayurvedic treatment for knee pain specifically has been shown to be effective. Knee pain is a common issue for many people and taking an Ayurvedic approach can bring benefits to your knees as well as your entire health.

Anyone can use an Ayurvedic healing approach to their knee pain with the help of an Ayurvedic consultant. Many patients see profound health improvements too. As the system teaches holistic health, it’s not just your knees that benefit.

To discover how you can use Ayurveda to treat your knee pain, keep reading. You could soon be back on your feet, pain-free.

The Foundations of Ayurveda

Ayurveda is a health-based belief system that follows the idea that we are all made up of five basic elements. These are air, fire, water, space, and earth. In Ayurveda, we all have these elements in different ratios and our ratio makes us one of the three dosha types.

These doshas are Kapha, Pitta, and Vata. Ayurvedic practitioners can help you identify your dosha type and help you eat and live in a way that keeps your mind and body balanced.

According to Ayurveda, when you live in balance with your dosha type, you’ll be less likely to suffer health issues. You can also find greater peace and happiness.

Having an Ayurvedic Consultation for Knee Pain

Having an Ayurvedic consultation is a great idea if you suffer from knee pain. Chances are, you’ll come away with vital information for your overall health too. Your consultant will work out your dosha type and identify any imbalances that could be responsible for your pain.

As dosha imbalances can affect more than your knees, by having a consultation, you’ll be able to make changes that bring balance into your whole body.

Your consultation will create a holistic plan for you that could include yoga asanas, Ayurvedic herbs, and dietary changes that complement your dosha type. These will focus around relieving your knee pain while balancing your body, mind, and spirit.

Treat Osteoarthritis in the Knee

Osteoarthritis in the knee can be a debilitating problem for many people and you might be close to giving up finding relief. Ayurveda improves the symptoms of osteoarthritis in the knees at least as well as conventional medication.

You may think that if it’s as effective, you could just stick with conventional medication. Medication can have side effects though, while an Ayurvedic approach does not. This holistic system not only reduces pain from osteoarthritis but has sweeping benefits for your mind and body.

You Ayurvedic practitioner will guide you through a multi-modal approach to reducing the pain from knee osteoarthritis and help you embrace life more.

 

Knee Pain Treatment With Ayurveda

Knees are complex joints that involve tendons, muscles, ligaments, and bones. Around 19% of the population experiences knee pain, increasingly so in older age. Knee pain often appears from general wear and tear and can be temporary or chronic.

By treating knee pain with an Ayurvedic system, you can see a reduction in pain as well as preventative benefits for future knee pain. An Ayurvedic approach often includes anti-inflammatory foods in your diet with gentle, strengthening yoga exercises to keep your body in the best possible shape.

When you strive to stay fit and healthy, your chances of experiencing future knee pain and other health issues decrease. In this way, Ayurveda is for life, not just for temporary pain.

Common Ayurvedic Treatments

During your Ayurvedic consultation, your practitioner will most likely prescribe several Ayurvedic treatments to form a plan. Here are some common steps you might take.

Massage

Ayurveda therapeutic massage can help knee pain by releasing the tension, reducing stress and using oils chosen to match your dosha type. These oils help to relieve the inflammation around your knee and the massage increases circulation and supports your body’s natural healing process.

Massage is widely used by athletes and those suffering from stiff or damaged joints as it helps break up scar tissue and aids the rehabilitation of joints.

Ayurvedic massage provides relief from not just your knee pain but many tensions and imbalances you may not even be aware of.

Januvasti

Januvasti is an ancient Ayurvedic practice specifically to treat chronic knee pain. This effective treatment involves pooling warm Ayurvedic oil over the knee, support by a gram flour mix.

This soothing treatment works to relax and repair the tissue and joints and is often followed by a massage.

Herbs

Not just used to make food even more delicious, many herbs and spices offer impressive health benefits.

Turmeric

Turmeric is one of the best-known herbs that has renowned health and anti-inflammatory benefits. Turmeric is often used to treat osteoarthritis and a wide range of other health issues. From respiratory conditions to digestive issues, turmeric is perhaps the original superfood.

Ginger

Ginger is another plant used widely in Ayurveda, especially for digestive and joint issues. As ginger is an anti-inflammatory, it is commonly prescribed for those suffering from knee pain.

Ashwagandha

This medicinal herb is an adaptogen, a herb that can manage stress in the body. Used in Ayurveda practice, ashwagandha lowers blood pressure and the stress hormone, cortisol.

Triphala

Rather than being a single herb, triphala is a mixture of three and has a long history within Ayurveda.

Triphala is full of antioxidants and reduces inflammation. It’s also used in the treatment of arthritis and is commonly used to knee pain treatments.

Guggulu

In Sanskrit, ‘guggulu’ means ‘protects from disease’ and is a staple of Ayurveda. This herb aids the smooth movement of joints like the knee as well as support the immune system.

Try Ayurvedic Treatment for Knee Pain to Find Relief

Western medicine tends to treat health issues in isolation but the Ayurvedic system believes the mind, body, and spirit are all connected. By taking a holistic approach, you’ll find relief from current knee pain and help prevent future occurrences.

Ayurvedic treatment for knee pain is an increasingly popular approach as it’s safe, effective, and gives improvements that reach further than your knees. Using diet, yoga, and mental exercises, your practitioner will guide you from pain to holistic balance.

Why not have an Ayurvedic consultation and see how this ancient practice can bring you relief from knee pain? Get in touch with us today to arrange an appointment and begin on a holistic journey to health.