What Is Muscle? Can Ayurveda Help with Weakness and Pain? - #16277

For the past few months, I’ve been feeling really weak, like my body just doesn’t have the same strength it used to. Even small things like climbing stairs or carrying groceries make my arms and legs feel tired. I thought maybe I wasn’t eating enough protein, so I tried increasing my intake, but it hasn’t really helped. That got me thinking—what is muscle exactly, and why does it feel like mine are getting weaker? I went to a doctor, and they said my bloodwork looks fine—no vitamin deficiencies, no major issues. But then why do I feel like my muscles are losing strength so fast? I don’t do heavy workouts, but I also don’t sit around all day. Is there something deeper going on in my body? I started looking into Ayurveda to understand what is muscle from a different perspective. I read that Ayurveda classifies muscles under “Mamsa Dhatu” and that muscle weakness could be linked to an imbalance in Vata or Pitta. Does that mean Ayurveda can actually help build stronger muscles naturally? Also, are there specific herbs that support muscle health? I saw some articles mentioning Ashwagandha, Bala, and Shatavari for improving muscle strength, but how should they be taken? Do they actually help in building muscle, or do they just provide energy? Another thing—my muscles sometimes feel tight and sore even without intense activity. It’s like they fatigue too quickly and take forever to recover. Could this be a circulation issue? Are there Ayurvedic oils or treatments that can help with muscle recovery and flexibility? If anyone here has faced similar muscle weakness and used Ayurveda to regain strength, what worked for you? How long did it take to feel a real difference? I’d love to know if natural methods can truly restore muscle function without depending on synthetic supplements.