HELLO PRANAV,
Based on what you have described- shifting, mild to moderate headaches with stabbing sensations, no vision or neurological symptoms, TMJ issues, and screen exposure- your condition appears to be stress- related, possibly due to muscular tension, eyestrain, and a vata imbalance as per Ayurveda.
LIKELY CONTRIBUITNG FACTORS
1) TMJ DYSFUNCTION- can refer pain to temples, side of the head, and jaw.
2) EYE STRAIN/ SCREEN USE- causes tension- type headaches
3) POOR SLEEP OR POSTURE- may trigger headaches upon waking.
4) STRESS/ ANXIETY- can cause muscular tension and vata aggravation.
5) VATA IMBALANCE- dryness, overthinking , irregular lifestyle may contribute to shifting and stabbing pain.
In Ayurveda, shifting pain , stabbing sensation and headaches that move from one place to another are typical signs of vata dosha imbalance, especially vyana vata(circulation and nervous system-related).
TMJ and muscular tightness also point toward vata-kapha vitiation
INTERNALLY START WITH
1) PATHYASHADANGAM KWATHA= 15 ml with warm water before meals twice daily(AVN/Arya Vaidya sala brand)
=specific for chronic and vata type headaches, sinus headaches
2) MIGRAKOT TABLET= 1 tab twice daily after food(CHARAK PHARMA)
= designed specifically for migraines and shifting headaches; pacifies vata and pitta
3) SARASWATARISHTA= 15 ml with equal water after meals twice daily(BAIDYANTH/ DOOTPAPESHWAR)
= strengthens the mind, reduces anxiety, stabile nervous system
4) KSHEERBALA 101 AVARTI- 4 drops with milk at night(DOOTPAPESHWAR/AVP)
= potent nervine tonic, used in neurological conditions and TMJ type nerve irritation.
5) MANASAMITRA VATAKAM(AVP/ARYA VAIDYA SALA)- 1 tab at night with warm milk
= strengthens nerves, used in stress, insomnia, mild neurological issues
6) SOOTSHEKHAR RAS- 1 tab twice daily with ghee and milk
=very effective for gastritis-induced headaches, pitta vata calming
NASYA THERAPY- ksheerbala taila
=2 drops in each nostril daily morning after steam and face massage
-apply warm towel or steam to face
-lie back and instil 2 drops in each nostril
-rest for 10 minutes
EXTERNAL THERAPIES
-HEAD MASSAGE WITH bala taila or ksheerbala taila
-jaw and neck massage gently- for TMJ relief
-hot towel on affected side of head/jaw after massage
LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO REDUCE VATA AND STRESS
-follow strict daily routine- same waking, eating, and sleeping times
-SLEEP= ensure 7-8 hours; avoid late night screen time
-reduce screen exposure- use blue light filters, blink frequently follow 20-20-20 rule( every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds)
-Gentle yoga and pranayam
Anulom bilom, bhramari, sheetali for calming vata
-neck stretches, jaw loosening exercises
DIET TO BE FOLLOWED
focus on foods that are warm, soft, oily, mildly, spiced , and grounding
GRAINS- rice(especially red rice or basmati)
-wheat(whole wheat chapati with ghee)
- oats, quinoa, semolina(sooji)
SOUPS AND STEWS
-moong dal khichdi with ghee
-vegetables stew with jeera, ajwain, hing
- bone broth if non veg for TMJ and nerve health
VEGETABLES(cooked only, strictly no raw salad form)
- bottle gourd, pumpkin , carrots, beets, zucchini
AVOID= raw salads, potatoes, bell peppers, cauliflower
DAIRY
-warm milk with a pinch of turmeric or nutmeg at night
-homemade ghee
-AVOID curd at night
SPICES
-ajwain, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, fennel, black pepper
-avoid excessive chilli or garam masala
HEALTHY FATS
-ghee, sesame oil, olive oil- use liberally
-dry fruits like soaked almonds, dates, walnuts
HYDRATION
-warm water or herbal teas(tulsi, fennel, ginger, chamomile)
-avoid cold drinks or carbonated beverages
AVOID THESE STRICTLY
-dry foods like popcorn, chips, biscuits
-caffeine excess-tea/coffee
-processed , frozen, fermented, or very spicy foods
-raw salads and cold smoothies
-skipping meals or fasting irregularly
YOGA ASANA
-shavasana= deep relaxation
-balasana= childs pose
- setu bandhasana= bridge pose
- supta matsyendrasana= reclining twist
- marjaryasana- bitilasana= cat cow
TMJ EXERCISES(2-3 TIMES DAILY)
-open and close mouth slowly
-side-to-side jaw movement
-tongue pressing on the roof of the mouth
- chin tucks-strengthen jaw and neck
PRANAYAM
-anulom vilom
-bhramari
-ujaayi
WARM BATH WITH FEW DROPS OF LAVENDER OR EUCALYPTUS OIL
GENTLE MUSIC OR MEDITATION BEFORE BED
DIGITAL DETOX 1 HOUR BEFORE SLEEP
DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY FOR 15-30 DAYS
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA