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Knee Joint: Why Is My Pain Getting Worse, and Can Ayurveda Help?
Orthopedic Disorders
Question #14814
53 days ago
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Knee Joint: Why Is My Pain Getting Worse, and Can Ayurveda Help? - #14814

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So for the last few months, my knee joint has been giving me a lot of trouble. At first, it was just a little stiffness in the morning, but now it's getting worse. Sometimes, when I stand up after sitting for a long time, my knee joint feels like it's locking up. Walking up and down stairs is a nightmare – it almost feels like my knee joint is grinding against itself. I went to the doctor, and they said it might be early arthritis, but I’m only in my 30s, so that sounds crazy to me. They gave me painkillers, but I don’t want to keep taking meds every day. I want to actually fix the issue, not just numb the pain. That’s why I started looking into Ayurveda for knee joint problems. I don’t exercise much, and I have a desk job, so I sit a LOT during the day. Could that be making my knee joint weak? I also have a habit of cracking my knees – does that damage the knee joint over time? I’ve also noticed that my pain gets worse when the weather changes or when I eat really salty/spicy foods. Could this be a sign of excess vata or pitta? Are there any Ayurvedic remedies for knee joint pain that actually work? I’ve heard about things like sesame oil massage and ashwagandha, but do they really help? What about diet – are there specific foods that strengthen the knee joint naturally? And are there any herbs or treatments that stop cartilage from wearing down? If anyone has used Ayurveda to heal their knee joint, how long did it take to see results? Also, are there any daily habits or exercises I should be doing to protect my knee joint from getting worse?

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It sounds like your knee issues could be related to an imbalance in the Vata dosha, which governs movement in the body, and when aggravated, it can lead to joint stiffness, grinding, and pain. Ayurveda emphasizes balancing the doshas, strengthening the joints, and nourishing the tissues. Regular massage with warm sesame oil can help alleviate Vata imbalances by improving circulation and lubricating the joints. Ashwagandha is also helpful for reducing inflammation and improving joint strength. As for diet, consuming foods that are rich in healthy fats, like ghee and sesame seeds, can help lubricate the joints. Adding turmeric and ginger to your diet can reduce inflammation. To protect your knee and strengthen the joint, daily gentle exercises, like yoga or stretching, can improve flexibility and circulation. Avoiding too much salt and spicy food, which can aggravate Pitta, is also essential. Lastly, maintaining proper posture and taking breaks from sitting will help reduce strain on your knee joint. With consistent care, you should begin seeing improvement in a few weeks to a couple of months.
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