Sage-Tips

Can ankylosing spondylitis be cured in Ayurveda?

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a rheumatic disease with various skeletal and extra skeletal manifestations. No satisfactory treatment is available in modern medicine for this disorder. Various Panchakarma procedures and Ayurvedic drugs have been proved useful for these manifestations.

Can we stop progression of ankylosing spondylitis?

Exercise, particularly stretching and weight-bearing activities, can protect against joint damage, according to the SAA. It can also help prevent some of the stiffness that comes with ankylosing spondylitis. You can work with a physical therapist to determine the best type and intensity of exercise for you.

Is yoga good for ankylosing spondylitis?

The National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society (NASS) of Britain recommends yoga to help relieve AS pain. Yoga may also improve your range-of-motion and flexibility. But its benefits don’t stop there. Yoga’s deep breathing promotes ribcage expansion to improve breathing.

What is the last stage of ankylosing spondylitis?

Some people who have early AS go on to have more severe disease. The bones of the spine can fuse together, a process called “ankylosis.” Doctors call this advanced phase “bamboo spine.” You can feel a lot of pain in your back, stiffness, and soreness, which could limit your flexibility and movements.

Which Homeopathic medicine is best for ankylosing spondylitis?

Cimicifuga: It is the best homeopathic medicine for ankylosing spondylitis when there is marked stiffness in neck area.

What is ankylosing spondylitis and how Ayurveda can help?

According to Ayurveda, Ankylosing spondylitis is due to imbalance of tridoshas and vitiated vata contributes a lot to this problem. This imbalance causes a type of arthritis of the spine and lead to long-life disability. In this disorder disc and vertebrae gets swollen. It causes limitation of movements.

Is ankylosing spondylitis caused by vitiated vata?

According to Ayurveda, Ankylosing spondylitis is due to imbalance of tridoshas and vitiated vata contributes a lot to this problem. This imbalance causes a type of arthritis of the spine and lead to long-life disability. In this disorder disc and vertebrae gets swollen.

Is ankylosing spondylitis a form of arthritis?

Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that affects spine. It is an autoimmune disease. Inflammation of spine and sacroiliac joints is chronic. Inflammation can lead to severe, chronic pain and discomfort. It can also cause inflammation, pain and stiffness in shoulders, hip, ribs, heels and small joints of hand and feet.

What is the Ayurvedic treatment for osteoarthritis (as)?

A patient with AS was treated with Ayurvedic management of Amavata[2]. The manifestation of Vata Vyadhi(different disease due to Vata dosha) is prominent in fully established AS. In AS; the entheseal fibrocartilage is the major target of the immune system, and there may be destructive synovitis.