Spine Care

Spine or the vertebral column is a vital part of our skeletal system and also the neurological system. Disorders of the spine mainly caused due to wrong posture, prolonged sitting or standing, excessive riding of vehicles that strains neck and back muscles, degenerative conditions, age related changes, certain infections that affect the spine, unhealthy food and lifestyle changes leading to obesity, external trauma and congenital deformities. Conditions that affect the spine include Cervical spondylitis/spondylosis, Lumbar spondylitis/spondylosis, Ankylosing spondylitis/spondylosis, stiffness, disc prolapse and pain. Here at Sri Narayani holistic centre the treatments are aimed at improving flexibility and easing the pain. Following are the therapies adopted in treating the above said conditions.

Shodhana

• Purificatory/Detox therapies(Panchakarma).
• Basti/Vasti Karma- Medicated Oil/Ghee/ Decoction is administered through Rectal route.
• Nasya Karma-Medicated drops instilled in the nostrils to clear blocked channels.

Shamana Chikitsa/Pacifying therapies

• External Therapies- Choorna Pinda Sweda( Medicated powder tied in cloth to make bolus and fomentation given) Valuka Sweda( Sand tied in cloth to make bolus and fomentation given), Lepa( Medicated paste applied on affected parts), Abhyanga( Body massage), Taila Dhara(Pizhichil)- Medicated oil poured on the body / Medicated Decoction dhara, SSPS- Swastika Shali Pinda sweda( Medicated rice cooked in herbs) and fomentation given, Elakizhi( Patra pinda sweda- medicinal herbs tied in cloth and fomentation given), Kati Basti/ Greeva Basti/Prista Basti( warm medicated oil allowed to stay in the Neck/ Low back/ complete spine), Jambeera Pinda Sweda( Fomentation with lemon mixed with herbs), Pichu( cotton dipped in medicated oil and applied on affected parts and allowed to stay for stipulated time).

Conditions treated

Benefits: