Treatment for Arthritis and Spondylosis

Arthritis

Arthritis includes any disorder that affects joints. The common symptoms include joint pain and stiffness.In more severe cases redness, decreased range of motion and swelling can be seen. The onset can be gradual or sudden.

Arthritis comes under Rheumatology and more than hundred conditions come under this topic.

Even though the condition is common among the population, can affect a person’s quality of life. Disability, loss of sleep and depression are seen commonly in a person who is affected by arthritis. This can make the person less active and he may withdraw himself from social life.

Spondylosis

The degeneration of spinal discs result in spondylosis. Age is a common factor that can cause spondylosis.

In severe cases the degeneration of spinal disc may results in the decrease of the gap between vertebrae which in turn causes the compression of spinal cord or the nerve root and decrease in blood flow. Therefore the compression may result in muscle weakness, pain and paraesthesia.

The common causes that result in Spondylosis are:-

• Constant abnormal pressure on vertebral column
• Stress due to sports
• Trauma
• Poor posture
• Weight gaining

Even though the condition can affect a person at any age, as the age progresses the chances are high.

Treatment of Arthritis and Spondylosis in Ayurveda

Both conditions comes under Vata Rogas. Therefore the treatment modalities used here are of Vata Rogas. As discussed earlier, chikitsa or treatment are of two types, Shodhana and Shamana.

It is according to the condition and eligibility of the patient the treatment modality is selected.

The physician analyses the condition of the patient and decides the type of treatment to be given to the him or her.