● 60 minutesArthritis Pain Relief Treatments At Your Doorstep
Sandhivata is a degenerative joint disease which is linked to the vitiation of Vata dosa, which can lead to symptoms like Sandhi Shoola(joint pain) and Sandhi Shotha(swelling in joints) which can lead to restriction of joint movements.
Sandhivata is closely correlated to Osteoarthritis which is a degenerative disease. Sandhivata commonly affects knee joint, hip joint, and it is more common in weight bearing joint among all joints. If knee joint is involved, it become more painful. Early diagnosis of Sandhivata such as thorough symptoms or screenings can often lead to better treatment outcomes and a higher likelihood of successful recovery. Sandhivata in early stage can be treated by herbal medicine, Januvasti and Physiotherapy.
Root causes of Osteoarthritis include age-related vata aggravation, joint dryness & degeneration, overuse of joints, obesity, poor posture and weak tissue nourishment (Dhatu kshaya).
Common symptoms include pain that increases with movement, early morning stiffness, crepitus (cracking sound) and reduced range of motion. It occurs most common in knees, hips, spine and fingers.
Ayurvedic treatment for Osteoarthritis (OA), done at your home, focuses on balancing aggravated Vata dosha, strengthening the worn-out joints, regenerate the cartilage, reducing pain and stiffness, and hence improve mobility. Panchakarma treatment for arthritis focuses on detoxifying the body, balancing aggravated Vata (the main dosha behind joint pain), and nourishing the joints for long-term relief. It’s not just pain control—it works at the root.
This home ayurvedic treatment for sandhi vatha(OA) primarily focuses on Shamana chikitsa using external therapies like.
*First week of Herbal Poultice / Kizhi (Warm Herbal Compress)* - Abhyanga Massage for 30 mins. Herbal boluses heated in medicated oil and massaged over painful joints for 30 mins to reduce inflammation, swelling, stiffness and improve circulation.
*Next two weeks of Janu Basti with Abhyanga (Oil Pooling for Knee Joints)* - A classic Ayurvedic therapy where warm medicated oil is retained over the knee joint in a Ural Dal dough compartment for 45 mins to relieve pain, strengthen cartilage, and improve flexibility. Warm herbal oil massage to reduce joint stiffness, improve circulation, nourish tissues and balance Vata dosha — beneficial for arthritis pain and mobility. Janu Basti is followed by 15 mins of Abhyanga Massage from knee to toe.
Based on the joints affected, either Janu Basti (Knee pain), Kati Basti (Hip & lower back pain), Greeva basti (Cervial and Neck Pain) would be done at your home.
In addition to above, our Doctor may also recommend below combination of therapies:
*Kashaya Dhara(Herbal Decoction) / Thaila Dhara (Warm Oil Pouring Treatment)* - Continuous pouring of warm medicated oil or kashaya over the affected joints for chronic joint pain, reducing inflammation and calming Vata imbalance.
*Bandhana / Lepam* - Therapeutic bandaging or binding of a joint using Medicated herbal pastes tied with herbal leaves, soft cotton or crepe bandages.
*Matra Basti (Therapeutic Enema)* - Medicated enema therapy to pacify aggravated Vata dosha and support joint lubrication and detoxification at the root of arthritis symptoms.
*Panchakarma treatments (Shodhana chikitsa) like Virechana (Purgation)* - Clears inflammatory toxins, regulates digestion & metabolism. Cleanses Pitta and toxins from the gut.
Our Ayurvedic Doctor will recommend Dosha specific Diet counselling & anti-inflammatory nutrition guidance and lifestyle modification to reduce stress on joints.
For Physiotherapy, Physiotherapist would do assessment on their first session evaluating joint condition, pain scale and mobility. Therapist would understand patient condition in detail and plan the customized treatment course. It will cover range of motion exercises, strenghtening exercises around joints, manual therapy and joint mobilization, heat and cold therapy, gait training and posture correction. It may also include electro therapies like TENS, Ultrasound, IFT and Muscle Stimuator techniques.
Potlis to reduce Stiffness
Janu Basti for Knees
Bandhana Herbal Paste
Kashaya Dhara
Exercise Therapy
IFT
Ultrasound





