Lumbar Spondylitis

Lumbar spondylosis is a degenerative condition that develops gradually over time, being more common in older individuals. This condition can also be referred to as spinal osteoarthritis. It occurs due to the wear-and-tear of the bones that happens from normal everyday movement. The lower spine is composed of disc-like structures that are cushioned by soft gel-like sections in between them. The purpose of these sections is to promote flexibility and absorb the load of stress applied to the vertebra. Degeneration of these areas causes a loss of elasticity and a propensity to be torn or damaged. If this type of damage were to occur, it may lead to a condition called disc prolapse, disc herniation, or a slipped disc—a common feature of lumbar spondylosis.

While just thinking of injuring the bones in the lower back can induce wincing, 37 percent of patients suffering from lumbar spondylosis do not have symptoms initially. But when symptoms do appear, they can present as pain ranging from mild to severe, initially presenting as stiffness in the mornings lasting for more than 30 minutes. Additions symptoms of lumbar spondylosis include:

• Localized pain
• Pain after prolonged sitting
• Worsening pain after repeated movement
• Muscle spasms
• Regional tenderness
• Tingling, numbness in the limbs
• Weakness of affected limb due to possible nerve compression

The above symptoms of Lumbar spondylosis which is predominantly due to vitiated Vata dosha. In Ayurveda, Lumbar Spondylosis can be correlated to Kati Vata and back pain to Kati shula/ Kati graha

Treatment in Ayurveda for Lumbar spondylosis is to bring the vitiated vata dosha back to the state of equilibrium and thereby to the state of health.

The treatment modalities for treating this condition include Panchakarma & Rejuvenation therapies, internal medications, diet and life style changes.

Bodhi Wellness Centre provide best therapies like Dhanyamladhara, Abhyanga, swedam, Elakizhi, Yogavasti, Kati vasti, are commonly done according to the severity of illness.