Ayurvedic Treatment For Back Pain

Back pain is a commonly suffered ailment. This is a problem that afflicts nearly half of the population around the world. Lower back pain is commonly witnessed ion many cases. Even those living a sedentary life have been found to suffer from these common backaches. The pain in the back is generally associated with either a dull or sharp pain in the lower back. A constant nagging pain around the spinal area also accompanies it

Causes
                 
Improper posture is one of the leading causes for back pain. A constant hunched back is responsible for a majority of cases where back pain is witnessed in patients. Also other factors, which are generally associated with urbanization, such as rough and bumpy rides on city roads riddled with potholes, or spending long hours at your desk in the office contribute to severe back pain. Overweight people also suffer from back pain as their muscles in the back as well as their spinal chord are subjected to severe pressure.

Treatment

Ayurveda is the belief that back pain is caused due to the disturbance of one of the three vital ‘Doshas’. It is believed that in order to eliminate the back pain it is essential to bring these three vital ‘doshas’ back into a state of equilibrium. Ayurveda treatment for back pain is external as well as internal. Preparations of ‘Asthavargam’ are administered internally. Panchkarma treatments like Abhyanga, which is a relaxing massage of the back and Basti, which is a medicated enema complete the external treatment for back pains. It is also believed that the main reasons for back problems are pushing oneself beyond one’s physical and emotional capabilities. Hence along with the physical treatment for back pain, the emotional and mental aspects also need to be addressed in order to be able to deal with the back pain in an effective manner. For this purpose yoga has found to be of immense use. Therefore the treatment of Back pain through the Ayurveda technique can be immensely beneficial and may bring about an all round improvement in your health.