How To Manage Sacroiliitis In Ayurveda?
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Sacroiliitis
Ayurveda is a healing system that originated in India more than 5000 years ago. Ayurveda believes in natural ways to cure every disease. Ayurvedic formulations are prepared with potent herbs with lots of medicinal properties; hence the medicines have no side effects on the human body.
The inflammations of the joints that connect your pelvis to your spine are known as sacroiliitis. It connects your sacrum and ilium. It is the joint that connects your spine to your lower body. This joint's dysfunction or inflammation causes excruciating pain. Sacroiliitis causes lower back pain or pain in the buttocks or thighs.
According to Ayurveda, aggravation of Kapha and Vata dosha causes joint pains and inflammations. Joint pains generally occur due to the excess ama (toxins) in the joints. The accumulation of ama can happen due to unhealthy dietary and lifestyle habits, alcohol consumption, excessive exercise, etc.
Symptoms Of Sacroiliitis
General symptoms of sacroiliitis are:
- Severe pain in the lower back, buttock, or thighs.
- Worsens after rotating your hips.
- Difficulty in climbing stairs.
- Aggravate after prolonged sitting or standing.
- Taking large strides.
- Pain on both legs.
- Stiffness in the lower back or buttocks.
- Slight fever.
Common symptoms of sacroiliitis are severe pain in the buttock, lower back, and thighs, difficulty in climbing stairs, taking large strides, pain on both legs, stiffness in the lower back or buttocks, worsens after prolonged standing or sitting, slight fever, and worsens after rotating your hips.
Causes Of Sacroiliitis
The general reason behind the inflammations of the sacroiliitis are:
- Autoimmune diseases like psoriasis, rheumatism, and SLE lead to the development of Sacroiliitis.
- Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disorder that progressively affects the hips and vertebral column.
- Trauma in the form of accidents or falls is another reason for the development of Sacroiliitis.
- Certain infections of the sacroiliac joints lead to the development of sacroiliitis.
- Urinary tract infections may spread to the sacrum or ilium- resulting in the infection of the joint which in turn leads to wear and tear of the joint.
- Pregnancy is another reason for the development of sacroiliitis due to the overstretch of joints to provide space for the baby.
Various factors that contribute to the development of sacroiliitis are autoimmune diseases, urinary tract infections, Ankylosing spondylitis, pregnancy, infections, and trauma.
Home Remedies To Cure Sacroiliitis
Here are some home remedies to cure pain and inflammations associated with Sacroiliitis.
- Ice and heat application
Applying ice and heat packs alternatively on the affected area helps to cure pain and inflammations associated with Sacroiliitis. Remember to wrap the heat and ice packs before applying them to the affected area.
- Rest
Another effective way to prevent sacroiliitis symptoms is to avoid frequent movements and get enough rest.
- Exercises
Certain exercises can reduce the pain and inflammations associated with sacroiliitis. They are Quadricep Stretch, Hip Stretch, Prone Leg Lifts, Knee Rotation, and Hip Flexion Exercises.
Application of ice and hot packs, enough rest, and exercise are the best home remedies to cure sacroiliitis.
Herbal Remedies To Cure Sacroiliitis
Herbs are the real gift of nature. Herbal remedies are the natural ways of treatment to manage diseases naturally. Sacroiliitis can be effectively treated through certain herbs.
- Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna)
Arjuna is an effective herb that improves bone health. The bark of the arjuna tree is rich in saponins, antioxidants, and minerals that improve bone mineral density.
- Turmeric
Curcumin is a chemical substance contained in turmeric that is rich in anti-inflammatory and rejuvenating properties.
- Guggul (commiphora mukul)
Guggul has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat bone problems. Guggul consumption aids in the prevention of low bone density or osteoporosis symptoms.
- Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia)
Giloy is an effective herb for treating low bone density. Regular consumption of giloy juice helps to strengthen our bones and lowers our risk of osteoporosis.
- Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Ashwagandha increases bone mineral density and prevents inflammations due to its rich anti-inflammatory properties.
- Nirgundi (Vitex negundo)
Nirgundi has been widely used to cure joint pains. Nirgundi is rich in anti-inflammatory, anti-convulsing, and antioxidant properties that help the joints recover their healthy state in no time.
- Shallaki (Boswellia)
Shallaki is rich in analgesic properties that help to alleviate arthritic pain and improve joint function.
- Ardarak( Zingiber officianale)
Ardarak (ginger) is rich in anti-inflammatory properties that help to prevent inflammations associated with sacroiliitis.
Ginger, curcumin, shallaki, nirgundi, giloy, guggul, and arjun are the potent herbs that help to prevent joint pain and inflammation.
Ayurvedic Treatment Of Sacroiliitis
According to Ayurveda, the accumulation of ama (toxins) in the joints causes sacroiliitis. Sacroiliitis can be averted by eliminating ama doshas from the body. Panchakarma is a traditional Ayurvedic practice used to expel toxins from the body by lubricating it. Panchakarma is a cleansing and rejuvenating program for the body.
Panchakarma is a classic Ayurvedic practice followed to expel toxins from the body by lubricating it. Panchakarma is considered a cleansing and rejuvenating program for the body.
Ayurveda recommends panchakarma treatments like Snehana (oleation), swedana (sudation), and mridu virechana to get relief from sacroiliitis symptoms.
- Snehana
Snehana therapy, which includes the application of medicated oil and ghee both internally and externally, typically takes 1-7 days. Snehana therapy increases the elasticity and mobility of the body's systems. It reduces body pain and muscle pains, prevents fatigue, joint aches, treats insomnia, and treats gastric problems.
Snehana can be classified into two; abhyantara snehana/ snehapana and bahya snehana.
- Abhyantara snehana (internal oleation)
Abhyantara snehana can be also known as Snehapana. Snehapana can be again classified into Achapana snehapana and Vicharana snehapana.
- Bahya Snehana (external oleation)
Bahya Snehana is the process of body massage with medicated ghrita or with herbal oils. Bahya snehana is a preparatory procedure before starting five cleansing procedures.
A. Swedana (svedana) : Swedana is an important karma in Panchakarma therapy. Swedana is done after Snehana therapy. The Sanskrit meaning of Swedana is 'sweating'. Swedana therapy helps to expel body toxins through sweating. Swedana therapy is very effective in preventing pains associated with body parts such as:
- Neck pain.
- Pain in foot, leg, knee, and thigh regions.
- Pain in hip joints.
- Calming stiffening of thighs.
- Prevents Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Helps in handling ankle sprain.
- Pacify Pitta and Kapha disorders.
- Treats excessive weakness.
B. Mridu Virechana : Virechana karma helps to cleanse blood toxins, the sweat glands, kidneys, stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, spleen, and rakta vaha srotas. Virechana helps to pacify aggravated Vata dosha.
C. Trikadi Ksheera Vasti : Ksheera Basti is known as Mrudu Niruha Basti. Dosha samana is the main objective of Ksheera vasti. As per Ayurveda, Asthi and Majja is the seat of Vata, and vitiation of Vata dosha leads to joint pains. Ksheera Basti nourishes the Asthi Dhatu (bones and cartilage) and pacifies Vata Dosha.
A. Abhyantara snehana (internal oleation): Abhyantara snehana can be also known as Snehapana. Snehapana can be again classified into Achapana snehapana and Vicharana snehapana.
B. Bahya Snehana (external oleation): Bahya Snehana is the process of body massage with medicated ghrita or with herbal oils. Bahya snehana is a preparatory procedure before starting five cleansing procedures.
Ayurveda manages Sacroiliitis through Snehana, Swedana, Mridu Virechana, and Kheera Vasti.
Conclusion
All the information regarding the Ayurvedic management of sacroiliitis was obtained from ancient Ayurvedic scriptures. Kindly consult an Ayurvedic practitioner before using any herbs or herbal formulas.
All the information regarding the Ayurvedic management of sacroiliitis was obtained from ancient Ayurvedic scriptures. Kindly consult an Ayurvedic practitioner before using any herbs or herbal formulas.
References
- Charaka Samhita.
