Hello Thank you for sharing your concern. I understand how distressing and limiting chronic back and joint pain from facet joint degeneration can be, especially when accompanied by fatigue and stiffness. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊
✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT
✅INTERNAL MEDICATION
1. Yograj Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily after meals with warm water. ( Reduces inflammation, stiffness, and pain in degenerative joint disorders.)
2. Trayodashanga Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily after food with lukewarm water. ( Strengthens bones, nerves, and joints—especially effective in spinal and knee degeneration.)
3. Dashamoolaristha – 15–20 ml with equal warm water twice daily before food ( Anti-inflammatory, relieves Vata pain, and reduces swelling.)
4. Maharasnadi Kashayam – 15 ml with equal warm water twice daily after food
5. Ashwagandha Churna – 1 tsp with milk at bedtime. ( Rejuvenates tissues, reduces fatigue, and strengthens muscles.)
✅ PANCHAKARMA THERAPY
For chronic or severe cases, Panchakarma gives excellent results:
1. Kati Basti – Local oil pooling over lower back using Mahanarayan Taila relieves facet joint pain and nourishes spinal tissues.
2. Abhyanga (Full body massage) with warm Dhanvantaram Taila – daily to improve circulation and reduce stiffness.
3. Swedana (Steam therapy) after massage – helps relieve stiffness and inflammation.
4. Matra Basti with Dashamoola Taila to pacify aggravated Vata and nourish the spine.
✅DIET AND LIFESTYLE
✅Include
Warm, easily digestible, and unctuous diet. Use of ghee, sesame oil, turmeric, ginger, garlic, and black pepper to combat inflammation. Include milk, almonds, dates, and soups made with moong dal, drumstick, and leafy greens. Drink warm water infused with dry ginger or cumin.
❌ Avoid
Cold, dry, or raw foods. Excess pulses (rajma, chana), junk food, aerated drinks. Sitting for prolonged periods; maintain upright posture. Exposure to cold wind or air conditioning.
✅ Lifestyle Tips
Avoid heavy lifting or sudden twisting movements. Maintain regular sleep and meal timings to stabilize Vata.
Facet joint degeneration is best managed through Vata balancing, detoxification, and joint rejuvenation rather than aggressive painkillers.
With consistent Ayurvedic management including herbal formulations, medicated oils, proper diet, and rejuvenation therapy — you can experience pain relief, improved flexibility, and renewed vitality.
Wishing you a good health😊
Warm regards, Dr Snehal Vidhate
Take mahayoga Guggulu gold 1tab bd, dashamoolarista 20ml bd, rasandi Guggulu 1tab bd, makardwaja 1tab bd enough
HELLO,
Facet joints are smalljoints between the vertebrae in your spine. They guide and limit movement, keeping your spine stable and flexible
When these joints wear down or get inflamed, the cartilage covering them thins out, and the bones rub against each other, causing -back or neck pain- some times radiating to hips or knees -stiffness or limited movement -pain after sitting or standing too long -muscle tightness and fatigue
In Ayurveda, this condition is known as “sandhigata vata”- literally meaning vata invading and drying out the sandhi
WHAT HAPPENS
VATA AGGRAVATION= due to aging, stress, irregular eating, cold exposure, sitting log hours dries out Sneha (joint lybricatio)
This leads to degeneration of asthi dhatu (bone) and pain, stiffness and cracking sounds
Secondary pitta involvement causing inflammation, burning and swelling
Secondary pitta involvement causes inflamamtion, burning and swelling
Fatigue arises because tissues are not nourished well- body energy goes down
TREATMENT GOALS -pacify aggravated vata and pitta -reduce inflamamtion and pain -rebuild and nourish bones, joints, and muscles -improve flexibility, posture, and circulation -enhance energy and reduce fatigue
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) MAHARASNADI KASHAYA= 20ml with equal water twice daily before meals for 6 weeks =reduces inflammation, stiffness, improves mobility
2)GUGGULU TIKTAKA GHRITA= 1 tsp with warm milk in morning =rebuilds bones and cartilage
3) ASHWAGANDHA LEHYAM= 1 tsp daily with milk at bedtime =restores energy and muscle tone
4) SIMHANADA GUGGULU= 1 tab twice daily after meals =removes toxins, releives stiffness for 2 moths
5) YOGARAJ GUGGULU=2 tabs twice daily after meals with warm water for 3 months =classic anti inflammatory and vata pacifier
EXTERNAL THERAPIES
1) OIL MASSAGE= MAHANARAYAN TAILA -warm oil massage followed by warm bath =improves circulation, lubricates joints and reduces pain
2) STEAM THERAPY= after massage mild steam whole bod =opens channels, reduces stiffness
LIFESTYLE -keep warm, avoid cold winds or air conditioning on the back -gentle walking ad stretching twice daily -use firm bedding not too soft or hard -rest adequately but avoid continuous bed rest -maintain good posture, use lumbar support while sitting
DON’TS -avoid sitting or driving continuously for long hours -avoid sudden twisting or bending -avoid skipping meals or fasting excessivley -avoid exposure to cold water bath
YOGA ASANAS -marjariasana= improves flexibility -bhujangasana= strengthens back muscls -makarasana= relieves lower back tension -pawanmuktasana= relieves stiffness and improvs joint lubrication -tadasana= improves posture
PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= Balances Vata pitta -bhramari=calms mind, reduces fatigue -deep diaphragmatic breathing= improves oxygenation and energy
DIET -warm, soft, freshly cooked meals -cows ghee, sesame oil ,olive oil -monng dal soup, rice, vegetables stews -milk with tuemric + ashwgandha - dry fruits= soaked almonds, dates,figs -spices= giger, turemric, cumin, coriander
AVOID -cold, dry, processed or leftover foods -curd at night, aerated drinks, junk food -excess sour, spicy or salty foods -excess caffeine and alcohol
HOME REMEDIES -Turmeric milk at night reduces inflamamtion -ginger tea= with drop of honey improves digestion and circulation -castor oil= 1 tsp with milk at bedtime once weekly= mild detox and vata pacifier -warm compress apply towel dipped In warm water or use heating pad on painful area for 10-15 min -sesame oil self massage
Facet joint degeneration is manageable and often reversible to great extent with consistent care
The key to nourish your spine and joints from within rather than just suppressing pain
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Hello, If you have an ayurveda doctor near your place he/she will suggest you to take the panchakarma treatments which are quite effective along with the following medications: 1. Dhannavtharam 101 avrti capsule 2—0----2 + 2. Prasaranyadi kashayam 20ml-----0-----20ml + 3. Sahacharadi kashayam 20ml------0------20ml + 4. Tablet yogaraja guggulu 2---------0------2 with 160 ml of boiled cooled water at 0600AM and 0600PM
5. Mhanarayana thailam for application to body 30 minutes before hot water shower All the 5 are for 90 days.
1. Learn yogasana and practice 40 minutes a day, everyday 2. Drink 2 liters of boiled warm water throughout the day. 3. Avoid too spicy-salty-salty food. 4. Consume freshly coked warm food. 5. Let there be a gap of 2 hours between dinner and going to bed. Take care, Kind regards.
1.Simhanada Guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water 2.Rasnadi kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily 3.Shallaki tablets 2 tab twice daily with water 4.Mahanarayan oil + Sahachardi oil-massage with warm oil twice daily
Diet & Lifestyle Tips - Favor warm, nourishing foods: khichdi, ghee, cooked vegetables. - Avoid cold, dry, and processed foods that aggravate Vata. - Drink warm water throughout the day. - Include sesame seeds, ragi, almonds, and turmeric in your diet. - Practice gentle yoga: Bhujangasana, Tadasana, and Pawanmuktasana. - Rest adequately and avoid overexertion.
