Treating back pain can be complex and will include treatment, dietary and lifestyle changes. Ayurvedic herbs are known to be very effective in treating back pain in combination with appropriate diet and lifestyle alterations.
Kati Basti is one of our favourite treatments for treating back pain. Kati means waist in Sanskrit. Basti means a container, to hold or retain.
During this treatment, a circle of dough is placed on the lower back. Warm medicated oil is poured into the dough based on the practitioner’s prescription.
The treatment will be followed by Nadi Sveda, a localised steam treatment.
Kati Basti helps treat sciatica, digestion, menstruation complains, joint problems, relieves spinal problems and calms the mind. For many women back and neck pain is a constant issue they face which exhausts them as they try and still push through it. It can become debilitating and lead to sciatica, numbness, tingling of hands and feet and shoulder pain.
Not to mention, neck pain can lead to migraines. Greeva Basti is one of our favourite treatments for neck pain and migraines and includes a circle of dough placed on the neck and warm medicated herbal treatment oil poured in gently. This warm oil sits for 30 minutes then localised steam treatment is applied.
There are various Basti treatments offered based on the location of the body.
- Janu Basti: located on the knee
- Hridaya Basti: placed on the heart. Works to improve the functioning of the heart ♥️
- Griva Basti: placed on the upper portion of the back and neck.
If you are having trouble with back or neck pain either from an injury, poor posture, sitting at a desk all day or driving too many kilometres, book a consult today.