A slipped disc arises when the outer ring grows into a weak or torn and allows the inner portion to slip out. This can happen with age. Certain motions may also cause a slipped disc. A disc can slip out of place while you are twisting or turning to lift an object. Lifting a very large, heavy object can place great strain on the lower back, resulting in a slipped disc. If you have a very physically demanding job that requires a lot of lifting, you may be at increased risk for slipped discs.
Overweight individuals are also at increased risk for a slipped disc because their discs must support the additional weight. Weak muscles and a sedentary lifestyle may also contribute to the development of a slipped disc. As you get older, you are more likely to experience a slipped disc. This is because your discs begin to lose some of their protective water content as you age. As a result, they can slip more easily out of place. They are more common in men than in women.
Symptoms of a slipped disc include:
- pain and numbness, most commonly on one side of the body
- pain that extends to your arms or legs
- pain that worsens at night or with certain movements
- pain that worsens after standing or sitting
- pain when walking short distances
- unexplained muscle weakness
- tingling, aching, or burning sensations in the affected area
Treatment in AyurvedaAyurveda offers a very tangible alternative that works in almost any case of a prolapsed or slipped disc. Ayurvedic medications comprising of herbal decoctions, tablets, capsules, and oils for external application are very effective in providing relief in patients with mild to moderate problems. Persons with chronic problems and those with the severe intensity of symptoms would require Ayurvedic therapies like Abhyanga (Medicated Oil applications and massages), Swedana (Sudation therapy), Shodana therapies (detoxification) using Vasthi in the case of back pain related problems and Nasyam in the case of neck related problems. These therapies are used to heal the nerves affected by the herniated disc and to relieve the muscular spasm as well.
The best part is that you can treat a slipped disc without surgery. In four to six weeks, the majority of patients find their symptoms are relieved, without surgery. If the patient can come for the treatment in the early stages, even total cure without recurrence is also possible.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and results in pain and reduced quality of life. The main objective of Ayurvedic treatment for Arthritis is to reduce joint Pain, Swelling, and Inflammation and improve metabolism disturbances. Swelling, Edema, and Inflammation. Although a structure-modifying treatment remains the greatest unmet need in osteoarthritis, several Ayurvedic treatments are available according to the wavelength.
Arthritis develops following inflammation of joints or breakdown of the cartilage cushion present between two bones. Ayurvedic treatment of Arthritis includes correction of digestion and metabolism, immuno-modulation, treatment for Joint Pain with certain Ayurvedic treatments and Ayurvedic medicines. Ayurvedic treatments are always customized based on a person’s lifestyle and health status
