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Seeking Ayurvedic Advice for Knee Pain
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Seeking Ayurvedic Advice for Knee Pain - #52294

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I have been experiencing knee pain for about 4 months now. My right knee hurts a lot when I walk and climb stairs. The doctor recommended rest and ibuprofen. What can Ayurveda advise me?

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don’t worry take Yoga raja guggulu 1tab 2times after food Rasnaerandi kwath 1tab 2times after food Dashamoolarista 20ml after food Mahanarayana tail external application Ksheerabala tail 1tab 2times after food Avoid oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking Take rest u ll get results


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Knee pain for four months especially pain while walking and climbing stairs usually indicates strain inflammation or early joint wear and in Ayurveda this is commonly linked with Vata aggravation affecting the joint Rest and short term pain relief medicines like ibuprofen can reduce symptoms but for long term relief the focus should be on reducing inflammation improving lubrication and strengthening the joint You can start with local application of Mahanarayana taila massaging around the knee once or twice daily followed by mild heat fomentation which helps in reducing stiffness and improving circulation For internal support you can take Yograj guggulu two tablets twice daily after food and Maharasnadi kwath 15 ml twice daily Avoid excessive walking stair climbing and strain for some time but do not keep the joint completely immobile Gentle movements and simple knee strengthening exercises under guidance are important to maintain function Diet should include warm nourishing foods with good fats like ghee and avoid cold dry and processed foods which increase joint dryness


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Knee pain is due to vata aggrevation not just strain Start on Yograj guggulu 2-0-2 Dashamoola kwath 15-0-15 ml Mahanarayana taila - massage lightly over knees Avoid exc walking stair climbing squatting Avoid cold exposure cold foods dry and packaged foods


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Hello I can understand when it becomes difficult to even walk and climb stairs when it has been persisting since 4 months but dont worry we are here to help you out ▪️For your understanding This is early stage of osteoarthritis -It is mostly due to vata aggrevation causing pain during your joint movement as seen in climbing -Pain while walking is clasical sign of degenerative changes ▪️Probable cause in your case -Excessive strain on your knee -Age related changes -Lack of lubricating fluid in between the bones ▪️Ayurvedic plan of treatment ➖Yogaraj guggulu 1 tablet twice daily after food It reduces vata and pain ➖Dashmoolaristha 20 ml twice daily after food It is anti-inflammatory in nature ➖GT capsule 1 at bed time Prevents further degeneration ▪️External Treatment -Mahanarayana taila -warm the oil and apply on your knees twice daily Followed by hot water bag fomentation ▪️Panchakarma If pain is continuing Consider doing panchakarma from nearby pancahakarma center This is signifiacntly reduce your pain Prevent further degenerative changes Therapies -Janu basti with Balashwagandhadi taila -Janu dhara -Upanaha ▪️Activities and Exercise Do the following -alternate day Strengthening exercises -walk on flat surface for 20 minutes ▪️Diet Take 1 tsp of ghee daily -milk -Sesame seeds Avoid very cold and processed food Loose weight if you are overweight With consistent internal medication and oil massaging you will definitely feel relief in pain Wishing you a good health😊 Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate


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HELLO, Your symptoms- pain while walking and climbing stairs for 4 months- most closely resembles Sandhigata vata (osteoarthritis like condition) What’s happening in your knee: -lubrication inside the joint is reducing -cartilage shock absorber is thinning -Vata dosha increases-> causes –pain (especially on movement) –stiffness –cracking sounds (sometimes) Climbing stairs hurts more because it puts extra load on knee cartilage Treatment goals -reduce vata imbalance -improve joint lubrication -strengthen cartilage and ligaments -reduce inflammation and pain -prevent further degeneration Internal medications 1) Yogaraj guggulu= 2 tabs twice daily after meals with warm water for 3 months =reduces joint inflammation, improves mobility, classic for vata disorders 2) Dashmoola kashaya= 15ml + warm water twice daily before meals for 8 weeks =strong anti-inflammatory, reduces joint pain 3) Sahacharadi kashaya= alternative to dashmoola If stiffness is more =helps in lower limb pain and nerve related discomfort 4) Maharasnadi kashaya= 15ml+ equal water twice daily after meals for 3 months =works on muscles and joints 5) Gandha taila capsule= 1 cap twice daily after meals =strengthens bones and ligaments External treatment 1) Kottamchukadi taila -apply oil on knee -massage gently for 10-15 minutes -follow with hot water fomentation =reduces stiffness, improves circulation, relieves pain quickly 2) Muriveena oil -if there is tenderness or mild swelling =healing and anti inflammatory oil 3) abhanga + swedana if possible at a Panchakarma centre -oil massage -herbal bolus therapy Best for chronic cases like yours 4) Janu basti (highly recommended) -warm medicated oil retained over knee joint -done for 7-10 days =deep nourishment to cartilage -excellent for long term relief Home remedies -fenugreek powder= 1 tsp with warm water In morning -Turmeric milk at night -castor oil 1 tsp once a week at night with warm milk for mild detox Lifestyle and activity advice -use knee support -walk on flat surfaces only -keep joint warm Avoid -excess stair climbing -sitting cross legged -squatting Indian toilet -cold exposure, Ac, cold water Yoga and pranayam -straight leg raises -quadriceps strengthening - mild stretching Pranayam -Anulom Vilom= improves circulation -bhramari= reduces pain perception Do daily for 10-15 minutes Diet -warm, freshly cooked meals -ghee small amount daily -garlic, ginger -milk Avoid -cold drinks, ice cream -dry foods chips, biscuits -excess sour and fermented food -junk/processed food -junk/processed food Reason= these increase vata and inflammation Investigation -X-ray knee jonit -vitamin d levels - calcium levels Helps rule out -osteoarthritis stage -bone weakness Expected recovery timeline -2-3 weeks-> pain reduction begins -6-8 weeks-> better mobility -3 months-> significant improvement This is reversible/manageable condition if treated early. Ayurveda focuses not just on pain relief but joint restoration and long term protection The key is -consistency in medicines -daily oil application -diet + lifestyle correction Do follow Hope this might be helpful Thank you


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Please Go for an x ray if the joint pain is really bothering you. Understanding the cause and the state of your bones and joints will guide you to seek better treatment. If the pain is only worsening on walking and activity it can be a degenerative condition or has a traumatic origin. In both cases ayurveda offers good pain relief medications with great rejuvenating properties. Use Km lepa choorna for external application as a thick paste over your aching points. Tab yogaraj guggulu 2 tablet powdered and mixed with rasnerandadi kashayam 15 ml taken twice daily before food, topped with 10 drops gandha taila is extremely pain relieving and rejuvenating in nature. If you have any complaints like abdominal bloating hardstools etc please let me know


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1.Ostoact tablets 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Yograj guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Maharasnadi kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 4.Mahanarayan taila- massage with warm oil twice daily followed by hot fomentation


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I understand—knee pain for months, especially while walking and climbing stairs, can really affect daily life. Since it has been 4 months, we should treat this as a chronic vata disorder (sandhivata) with possible early degeneration or strain in the joint. The pain on movement suggests vata aggravation + dryness + joint weakness, and simply taking painkillers will not correct the root cause. 1)maharasnadi kwatham Dose: 15 ml + 15 ml warm water, twice daily after food Reduces pain, inflammation, and improves mobility 2)yogaraja guggulu Dose: 1 tablet twice daily after meals Best for vata-related joint pain and stiffness If pain is severe Add: sahacharadi tailam for massage


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Some regime you should follow ??Do’s:?? Eat freshly cooked food. Chew an inch of fresh ginger half an before meal. Eat only fruit vegetables. Limit dairy products (stop if possible) Include ragi millet, black eyed pea, rajgira, soya, tofu as vegetarian source of protein and egg as non vegetarian source ?Dont’s:? Sitting directly under a fan or right in front of the A.C Oily, spicy, processed food. Packed food products. Sour and fermented items. Bakery items. Fried food products. Potatoes. ??Medication?? Tab. Sinhanad Guggul 2 tabs twice a day before food. Cap. Arnopen 2 caps twice a day before food Syp. Dashmoolarishta 3 tsp twice a day before food with warm water. Castor Oil. 3 tsp at bed time with a cup of hot water. Sahacharadi Kuzumbu Light massage to the knees followed by hot fomentation.


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The chronic pain you describe when walking and climbing is pointing towards sandhigata vata So our focus is to balance vata dosa ruduce inflammation and strengthening the joints Includes warm freshly cooked meals include healthy fat like ghee Avoid dry and cold food Daily massage with warm oil Avoid high impact activities


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Start with 1. Tab Shallaki 1-0-1 before food 2. Yograja Guggulu 2-0-2 after food 3. Balarishta 15ml-0-15ml before food with 15ml of water 4. Tab R Compound 2-0-2 after food Find yourself a nearby Panchakarma centre and go for Panchakarma procedures. 1. Massage with Mahanarayan Tail followed by Sudation therapy for 10 days. Avoid - Cold bath, packaged food items, excess sugar, long walks, cold water, sour food items like curd/buttermilk, avoid Paneer/Cheese Follow - hot water bath, drinking lukewarm water, having short brisk walks, Do Vajrasana daily for 7-8 minutes according to your convenience. Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma


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You can start with Myaxyl capsules Yograj guggul Apply warm Mahanarayan oil on affected area twice daily Guluchyayadi kwath tablet Avoid sour fermented foods Wear knee cap during the day. Once pain reduces start with knee strengthening exercises and yogasana


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Namaste, Your symptoms — knee pain while walking and climbing stairs — indicate joint strain with vata involvement, commonly seen in early degenerative or inflammatory conditions. The focus should be on reducing pain, improving joint lubrication, and supporting mobility. Avoid excessive walking, stair climbing, and strain on the knee. Do not sit on the floor or in squatting position. Use support while walking if needed. Include warm, freshly cooked food with a small quantity of ghee and avoid cold, dry, and processed foods. Gentle strengthening exercises can be started gradually once pain reduces. Ayurvedic medicines with dose and timing: Yogaraja Guggulu – 1 tablet, twice daily after food Mahayogaraja Guggulu – 1 tablet, twice daily after food Dashmoolarishta – 15 ml with equal water, twice daily after food External application: Apply Mahanarayana Taila or Dhanwantharam Taila over the knee, followed by gentle massage and mild heat (fomentation) These are traditionally used to reduce pain, improve joint function, and support long-term joint health when combined with proper care. With consistent care, improvement can be seen over a few weeks. Consultation can help tailor this further to your needs.


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Hi Persistent pain seems to be due to osteoarthritis… You can take Yograj guggulu 2 bd Orthogrit -2 bd Local massage with mahanarayana and mahamasha oil Avoid eating vata aggravating food


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Knee pain for four months especially pain while walking and climbing stairs usually indicates strain inflammation or early joint wear and in Ayurveda this is commonly linked with Vata aggravation affecting the joint Rest and short term pain relief medicines like ibuprofen can reduce symptoms but for long term relief the focus should be on reducing inflammation improving lubrication and strengthening the joint You can start with local application of murriven taila massaging around the knee once or twice daily followed by mild heat fomentation which helps in reducing stiffness and improving circulation You have to wear knee cap of possible to prevent the further injury. If possible for few days do not climb the stairs. We can do janu basti at home to prevent the further progress if you are willing ready. It is so easy. You can take yograjaja gugglu 2-0-2 after food Maharasnadi kwath 20ml before food twice


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