Pain in back - #20843
I get severe back spasms.. very difficult to walk.. I have knee osteoarthritis also. 53 yrs old Teacher How can I strengthen my back? I was doing regular yoga.. need to stand for long hours. I take Bp and thyroid medication.. I want improve my health in general.
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Do regular streching exercise under the guidance of physiotherapist. Tab. Vishtinduk vati 1-1-1 Tab. Yogaraj guggul 2-2-2 Tab. Ashwagandha 1-0-1 Oil dazzle for local application.
Avoid sour and fermented food. Cap.Lumbagest 2-0-2 Tab.Shatavari 2-0-2 Dashmularishta 15ml twice after meal with lukewarm water
take Mahayograj Guggulu 1-0-1 Ashwgandha powder 1/2 tsf with warm milk Mahavishgarbha Oil for local application
Avoid forward bending, heavy weight lifting, don’t sleep on uneven surfaces Take tab vishatinduka vati 1tid after food Cap lumbatone 1 tid after food Rasna erandadi kashya 15 ml bd after food Do mild massage with sahacharadi taila and take hot water bag on back Use lumbar belt Do streching excercise If possible visit the nearby panchakarma centre and take one course of Kati basti or erandamooladi niruha basti Take one course of physiotherapy
Trayodashang guggulu- Ashwagandha capsule- 1 tab twice daily after food with lukewarm water Dashamoola aristha- 4 tsp with equal quantity of water twice daily after food Mahanarayana taila- l/appn
Yograj guggul 1-0-1 Maharasnadi ghanvati 1-0-1 ashwagandha 0-0-1 All after food with water Avoid sour, fermented foods. Continue yoga. Will help slowly. Mahanarayan oil for Massage on affected area twice daily
Hello. U should go for X ray spine. If needed than MRI. Than convey the reports. Till that apply Dnanvantar oil + Murivenna oil follwed by hot water bag. Take Tab Lumbatone 2 tab 2 times a day. Tab Mahayograj gugil 1 tab 2 times a day.
Take Trayodashanga Guggulu Tab 1-0-1 after food Maharasna saptaka kwatham 30 ml twice a day after food Amrithadi Guggulu Tab 1-0-1 after food Triphala churna half teaspoon with warm water once in night
Namaste teacher 😊 According to age your complaints are normal but to support your complaints… You can take Panchakarma produced by any Ayurvedic physician… 1) ksheera bala Capsule… Daily 1 cap 2 times a day 👍
Hi karuna mam, Your approach should be like this , To know root cause of ,spasm back pain i suggest MRI spine And after finding Visit panchkrm center for panchkrm according to condition
Take Saraswatarishta 15ml twice after meal with 30ml of water if you’re in menopausal phase
Avoid prolong standing ,spicy food
Tab yograj guggul 2- 0 -2 with lukewarm water Apply locally on knee and for spasm mustard oil or dhawantar tail
1. Maharasnadi Kashayam 15ml, twice a day with an equal amount of warm water before food. 2. Yograj Guggulu 500mg 1 tablet, twice a day after food with warm water. 3. Nirgundi Taila Warm slightly and massage on the lower back for 10–15 minutes, twice daily. Optionally followed by hot fomentation (steam or warm cloth).
Eat warm, cooked foods: Soups, stews, kichari, porridge(dalia) Root vegetables: Sweet potato, carrots, beets. Whole grains: Oats, rice, wheat Herbs & spices: Turmeric, ginger, garlic, ajwain, hing (asafoetida).
*Drink warm water or herbal teas (ginger, cumin-coriander-fennel) throughout the day.
*Avoid long gaps between meals.
Please take a Whole Spine Xray, Vit.D & Calcium blood test Internally you can have 1.Kokilakshakam ks 10ml+ Rasnasapthakam ks 10ml + 60ml warm water bd before food 2.Yogaraja guggulu 1bd after food 3.Sallaki plus 1bd after food 4.Jatamayadi churnam for ext.application with egg white & rice washed water- (mild heat ) 5.Murivenna + Rhukot liniment for ext.application twice daily
Back spasms can be really uncomfortable, especially with your teaching commitments and osteoarthritis. Understanding your individual constitution (prakriti) and the imbalances (vikriti) is key to finding a suitable Ayurvedic approach for improving your health and managing your symptoms.
Your symptoms might indicate vata dosha imbalance, which can lead to pain and spasms. Let’s consider how to address this. Firstly, maintaining warmth is crucial. Try not to expose your back to cold drafts, and use warm compresses on the area when spasms occur to relax the muscles.
Diet is also essential in balancing your vata. Prioritize warm, cooked foods and avoid raw, cold items as they can aggravate vata. Incorporate vata-pacifying foods like millets, sweet potatoes, cooked leafy veggies, and stews. Use spices like ginger, cumin, and turmeric which can help reduce inflammation. Ashwagandha and Shatavari are known to support joint health; you could consider taking them under guidance of your healthcare professional.
Given your routine of standing, ergonomic changes might be beneficial. If possible, try using a chair intermittently, or adjust your stance to reduce strain. Incorporating gentle yoga poses tailored to support your back, like the cat-cow stretch or the gentle cobra pose, can help in flexibility and strength. However, avoid over-straining by doing these under the supervision of a qualified yoga instructor if possible.
Regular massages with warm oils like Mahanarayan oil focused on your back, done gently, are quite beneficial for both the spasms and osteoarthritis. They promote circulation, adding to muscle relaxation. Consider practising Pranayama daily, as it can enhance your lung capacity and overall energy.
Given your medications, any new supplement or herb should be discussed with your doctor, especially since you take BP and thyroid medication. It’s important to maintain regular check-ups to monitor how these changes are impacting your health, especially since your condition involves chronic aspects.

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