68 साल के व्यक्ति के दर्द भरे अकड़े हुए घुटनों और कमजोर पैरों के लिए क्या किया जा सकता है? - #55843

According to Ayurveda, this condition resembles Sandhivata (knee osteoarthritis due to aggravated Vata). Pain, stiffness, swelling, weak legs, and difficulty climbing stairs are common in this condition. —Rx: 1) Tab. Yograj Guggulu – 2 tabs bd after food with warm water 2) Cap. Shallaki – 1 cap bd after food 3) Ashwagandha Churna – 3 gm hs with warm milk 4) Dashmool Kwath – 20 ml + equal warm water BD before food —External: Mahanarayan Taila local massage BID + mild hot fomentation —Advice: Avoid stairs, squatting, cold exposure, curd at night Use knee support/walker if needed Warm soft diet, gentle exercises —Suggested Panchakarma: Janu Basti / Matra Basti —Follow up: 15 days

At 68 years of age, severe knee pain, stiffness, swelling, and weak legs commonly indicate progressed Sandhivata (degenerative osteoarthritis) in Ayurveda, where aggravated Vata gradually dries and weakens the joints, cartilage, muscles, and ligaments. Difficulty climbing stairs, standing from sitting, and dependence on a cane suggest both joint degeneration and muscle weakness around the knees. Ayurvedic management aims to: Reduce pain and swelling Improve bending and walking ability Strengthen muscles and joints Slow further degeneration naturally Recommended Ayurvedic Support External Therapies Daily gentle massage with warm Mahanarayan oil or sesame oil over knees and legs improves circulation, stiffness, and nourishment. Follow with mild hot fomentation for 10–15 minutes to ease rigidity and improve flexibility. Traditional Panchakarma therapies such as Janu Basti, Patra Pinda Sweda, and Matra Basti are highly beneficial in chronic knee degeneration and weakness. Helpful Ayurvedic Medicines, herbs commonly used include: Shallaki – supports inflammation reduction and joint comfort Guggulu – helps stiffness, swelling, and mobility Ashwagandha – improves strength, muscle support, and recovery Dashmool – supports Vata balance and pain relief Diet & Lifestyle Prefer warm, freshly cooked, easy-to-digest meals with adequate protein and calcium support. Include garlic, ginger, turmeric, sesame, soaked almonds, and cow ghee in moderation. Avoid cold foods, refrigerated items, excessive beans, curd at night, fried foods, and long sitting hours, as these aggravate Vata and stiffness. Gentle supported walking, chair exercises, and physiotherapy-based strengthening are important to maintain muscle stability around the knees.