What is a tendon and how does Ayurveda view tendon health? - #16729
A few weeks ago, I started feeling a strange pain near my ankle while walking, almost like something was pulling too tight inside. At first, I thought it was just normal muscle strain, but then I noticed the pain wasn’t going away. My friend, who is into fitness, mentioned it might be something to do with my tendon. That got me thinking—what is a tendon, exactly? I always thought it was part of the muscle, but I guess it's different? I looked it up online and found that a tendon connects muscles to bones, which makes sense because my pain feels deeper than just muscle soreness. But what I couldn’t understand is why it suddenly started hurting. I haven’t had any major injuries or accidents. Could it be due to weak joints or a dosha imbalance? I’m also curious—how does Ayurveda explain the function of a tendon? Does Ayurveda have specific herbs or oils that help strengthen tendons? I’ve heard that sesame oil and ashwagandha might be good for joint and muscle health, but do they also help tendons? Another thing I noticed is that my pain gets worse when it's cold or after long hours of sitting. Does Ayurveda suggest different treatments for such tendon-related discomfort depending on the season? And should I be making any dietary changes to support tendon strength? If anyone has experienced tendon pain or stiffness and tried Ayurvedic remedies, I’d love to hear what worked for you. Are there any therapies like Abhyanga (oil massage) or specific yoga postures that help keep tendons flexible and pain-free?
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