Ankylosing Spondylitis is a kind of Arthritis, which causes lower back pain due to inflammation of the spine. After many days the vertebrate of the spinal column may merge to become rigid.
- This can cause your spine, back, Rib cage and neck pain and stiffness. It can often start in people between the ages of teenagers and 20s.
- In reaction to the inflammation of the spine, the body puts together extra calcium around the spine’s bones, which makes extra bits of bone extend and causes the back and neck to become stiffer.
- Ankylosis = Fused bone and other hard tissue
- It’s a regrettable fact that there is no specific cure for ankylosing spondylitis.
- Medications And different exercises may help to ease the pain and help you keep your back fit.
Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms
- Pain in back
- Stiffness of back
- Loss of mobility
- Decreased flexibility of the neck
- Erosion of bone
- Unwanted bone bits growth In this spine
- Deformity of the spine in advanced cases
Ankylosing Spondylitis According to Ayurveda:
AS can be directly related to VATA-increased diseases. Aggravated vata always tends to cause severe pains in the body in this case this can be related to amavata.
In amavata, there are many other diseases like greeva gata amavata, katigata Amavata, and prishtagata amavata which are respectively; neck, pelvis, & back.
Pathogenesis
- The vitiated dosha gets deposited in the Lumbo sacral joints and sacroiliac joints which creates stiffness in the entire body.
- The ama[undigested toxins] are transported and displaced by the effect of Vayu and deposited in kapha places, mainly the joints of the spine.
- The Arma and vata are combinedly vitiated and will enter the pelvic region then they cause stiffness and finally cause AS.
Dosha- Vata pradhana, all 3 doshas
Dushya- rasa rakta mamsa asthi
Srotas- annavaha rakthavaha rasavaha mamsavaha asthivaha
Sroto Dushti- Vimarga gamana
Agni- Agnimandya
Ama- Saama
Udbhavasthana- stomach/amashaya
Sanchara sthana- entire body
Vyaktha sthana- sandhi, asthi
SadhyaAsadhyatha- curable with difficulty
Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment according to Ayurveda
Here we will follow the Amavata treatment as standard.
- Langhana
- Swedana [sudation therapy]
- Deepana[promoting digestion] with tikta[bitter] katu[pungent] drugs
- Virechana [purgation]
- Basti [enema therapy]
External therapy
- Abhyanga- Ayurvedic massage with herbal oil
- Swedana- sudation therapy with hot steam etc
- Dhara- Boring medicated liquids on the body prepared with medicinal herbs as a natural medicine
- Lepa/Upanaha- Medicated paste prepared with alternative medicine herbs Like Dashanga lepa, kottamchukkadi lepa, rasnadi lepa etc.
Panchakarma
- Virechana
- Basthi
Are the most satisfactory result-giving therapies used here.
- SNEHANA
- SWEDANA
- VIRECHANA – Purgation with strong medicines like gandharvahastadi kashaya
- BASTHI – Enema
Ayurvedic Medicines
Rasnasapthaka kashaya
Ajamodadi churna
Yogaraja guggulu
Maha rasnadi kashaya
Rasna erandadi kwatha
Medicinal Herbs
Punarnava
Rasna
Shyamaka etc
Foods to include
- Kodrava
- Raktashali
- Horse gram
- Bitter gourd
- Drumstick
- Pointed gourd etc
- The meat of dry and desert land-living animals
- Hot water
Apathya – Foods to avoid
- Fish
- Milk
- Jaggery
- Curd
- Black gram flour
- Asathmya ahara together
- Mutually incompatible food items
- Not sleeping at night
- Controlling natural urges forcibly
- Heavy food which is hard to digest
Patent Proprietary Medicines
- Capsule rheumartho gold
- Capsule arjit forte
- Tab r pairyn
- Orthofit
- Penwel
- Rasarajeshwara rasa
- Capsule amavatari
FAQ
Can ankylosing Spondylitis be cured by Ayurveda?
In Ayurveda, it is termed a kashta sadhya vyadhi which means very difficult to cure. So it can be considered curable but with a high level of difficulty.
What is ankylosing Spondylitis called in Ayurveda?
In Ayurveda, it is called Prushtagraha, Katigraha, or greevagraha Which is a sub-disease of amavata.
What is the best ayurvedic medicine for ankylosing spondylosis?
Natural Ayurveda herbal medicines like rasna, guggulu, and shunthi, are single-drug herbs.
Formulations include Vatavidwamsa ras, Bruhat vata chintamani rasa, Vatari vati, Shulaghni vati etc.
However, these meditations are strictly taken with the supervision of a qualified Ayurveda doctor.
Is Ashwagandha good for Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Yes, Ashwagandha is a very good option for patients suffering from this. This acts as an antioxidant and adaptogen that helps to relieve the water associated with the region by nourishing nerves.
How I cured Ankylosing Spondylitis?
There is no guaranteed cure for this condition in Ayurveda also it is complicated to cure the condition
What is the root cause of ankylosing spondylitis?
It doesn’t have any specific root cause but People with a gene called HLA-B27 are more likely to develop the condition
What is the fastest way to cure ankylosing Spondylitis?
Using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may relieve the pain very fast within an hour like Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, naproxen etc but it is not a permanent cure.
Can ankylosing Spondylitis be cured naturally?
You can get Ayurveda treatment as a natural medicine therapy to treat this condition. It is a strong alternative medicine System that has shown significant results.
What is the best vitamin for ankylosing spondylitis/
Calcium and Vitamin D are the best and most much-needed vitamins for AS
What Herbs Are Good for Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Punarnava, shunthi, rasna, Haridra, and guggulu Are The Herbs that help to heal this condition
Can we drink milk in Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Yes surely, you can drink milk in this condition milk elps to increase the calcium levels in the blood which directly affects the spine.
Can exercise stop Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Exercise daily is very crucial for the patient suffering from this, Which will help to maintain the posture of the body. You can take the help of a physiotherapist for more information
Can ankylosing Spondylitis be cured with yoga?
Ankylosing Spondylitis can be cured by practising yoga along with the standard Ayurveda treatment with natural medicine, Which is also an Alternative medicine. But it is very hard and time consuming to cure this.
What food triggers ankylosing Spondylitis?
Fish, milk, jaggery, curd, black gram flour etc
What foods to avoid if you have Ankylosing Spondylitis?
If you are suffering from this condition you should avoid eating curd, milk, fish, jaggery, black gram flour, Highly processed food, sugar, sodium, and Alcohol.
Which yoga is best for spondylitis?
Child’s pose, Bridge pose, cobra pose, Locust pose, and mountain pose This yoga may help you with Spondylitis.
At what age does Ankylosing Spondylitis start?
Generally, in the late teenage or your 20s, it will start.
Is Omega 3 good for ankylosing spondylitis?
Taking Omega 3 in an adequate quantity will decrease the Activity of AS
What not to do with ankylosing Spondylitis?
Waking All Night, travelling long distances on a bike, eating mutually opposite foods, bad sleeping posture, inappropriate food style forcibly suppressing day natural urges.
Can Amla cure ankylosing spondylitis?
Is a well-known antioxidant and it is used in lots of Ayurveda herbal medicine. It may help with decreasing the symptoms of AS, But cannot completely cure AS on its own
What Dosha causes Spondylitis?
Vata as the main dosha and All the tridosha affect this condition.
Does rain make Spondylitis worse?
Many patients have reported that when the weather changes and excessive rain occurs the symptoms of spondylitis get worse. According to Ayurveda in the rainy season, the vata qualities in the environment and the body increase does the symptoms get worse during rain
Which doctor is best for ankylosing spondylitis?
Specialists like Rheumatologists, orthopaedics, and physiotherapists can be the best option. You can also visit an Ayurveda doctor to get natural medicine treatment
Can I lead a normal life with ankylosing Spondylitis?
You can lead a happy normal life with AS. Also, you should be in contact with your doctor in case you have an acute situation though it is not frequent.
Conclusion:
As an Ayurveda doctor, I can say Ankylosing Spondylitis is an incurable disease and with an Alternative Medicine System like Ayurveda, it can be made curable with lots of effort by using natural medicines available in the Ayurveda system. Lots of things should be taken care of to achieve good health like having a good diet, exercising daily, and getting proper rest.