Joint pain is one of the most common ailments today. There can be many reasons for arthritis and joint immobility–an accident or injury, a previous ailment unattended to, or a lifestyle disease. Physically inactive people and older adults complain of redness and swelling in joints. Go to an orthopedic and you will get a battery of painkillers and steroids to swallow. Even though you may feel relief in the beginning, anti-inflammatory drugs increase dependency and bring side effects. Ayurvedic Treatment for arthritis is an alternative therapy that yields promising results. It is an ancient medical-cum-complimentary therapy for arthritis ailments that can be used in conjunction with your doctor-prescribed arthritis treatment plan.
What is so effective about Ayurvedic treatment for arthritis? It uses the combined power of meditation, exercise, nutrients, and supplements to encourage good health. What better healing destination than Jim Corbett National Park in India, where professional treatment reduces pain signals in the body and slows the progression of arthritis? Some of the Ayurvedic Arthritis Treatment In Jim Corbett Park include hot and cold therapy, massage, and aromatherapy. Let us know about these.
Hot and Cold Therapy
Heat therapy boosts blood circulation and flexibility and facilitates ease of movement. Some of the heat treatments include hot paraffin wax treatment, warm showers or baths, disposable heat patches or belts, a hot tub or whirlpool, a hot water bottle for pain-affected areas, and a sauna. Patients with high blood pressure or heart ailments should avoid hot tubs or saunas.
Cold therapy decreases swelling, slows circulation, and deadens pain by numbing never endings. Wrap ice, a cold gel pack bought from a pharmacy, or a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel and applied on the affected area for 15-20 minutes. A full or partial ice bath is another option to reduce arthritic pain. Â
Localized MassageÂ
A massage done with moderate pressure on the stiff joints can help improve joint function, relieve short-term and long-term joint tension, and reduce pain and anxiety. Avoid getting a massage if your joints are sensitive, or if you have a record of blood clots in the legs.Â
AromatherapyÂ
Aromatherapy involves the use of essential oils to reduce arthritic pain and anxiety and aid in relaxation. Essential oils like ginger, clove, camphor, bergamot, frankincense, eucalyptus, and geranium help create positive physical and mental changes when diluted with a carrier oil such as jojoba oil.Â
Come book your spot in Jim Corbett National Park for arthritis management.Â
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