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I have back pain when I sit for a long time
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Question #26030
9 hours ago
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I have back pain when I sit for a long time - #26030

Arjun

I have a sedentary job and I sit for 8-10 hours a day, and I do little exercise, The pain has been bothering me for about a year, in the lower back, it gets a little easier with movement, but sometimes it gets worse if I lift something heavy. tell me how Ayurveda can help cope with pain, maybe there are some life hacks or exercises to avoid pain. Thank you.

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Don't worry Arjuna, First of all avoid cold,spicy,bitter ,astringent food,pea,cauliflower etc.. And start taking1.Maharasnadi kwath 20ml with equal amount of Lukewarm water empty stomach twice in a day. 2.Giloyghan vati 1-0-1 3.Mahayograj guggulu 2-0-2 for chewing 4.Vednahar vati 1-0-1 DAILY MASSAGE WITH MAHANARAYAN TAILAM FOLLOWED BY MILD FOMENTATION. **KATI BASTI WITH KSHEERBALA TAILAM ×15 days. Follow up after 30 days...
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Arjun
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8 hours ago
Thank you, but I don't really understand how cold, spicy, bitter, astringent foods, peas, cauliflower can affect my back pain? I just really like spicy food.
Have you taken MRI SPINE?? Avoid lifting heavy weight Start on Trayodashanga guggulu Peedantaka vati Ashwagandha capsule One tablet each twice daily after food with warm water Do regular walking Mahanarayana taila-gentle massage to be done If still pain persists , get MRI spine done
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Arjun
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8 hours ago
Thank you sir. Can you tell me how these medications work? And what exercises should I do? Just walks?
The above medicines helps in balancing vata n helps in reducing pain nourishes nerves and helps in spinal strength Do bhujangasana Makarasana Sethubandhasana And walking
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Use Dhanwantharam Thailam or mahanarayan tail for massage on lower back, Homemade- mix Warm sesame oil + pinch dry ginger + camphor Warm slightly Massage lower back + hips + buttocks for 10 mins Leave for 30 mins (or overnight if comfortable) 🔹 2. Salt Heat Compress- Roast 1 cup rock salt (sendha namak) in a pan, wrap in cotton cloth Apply to lower back for 10–15 mins before sleep Optional: Add ajwain seeds for added pain relief
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Hello Arjun ji, Thank you for sharing your concern. your case is a very common lifestyle issue seen in people with sedentary jobs. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊 ** AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE** In Ayurveda, your symptoms match: Kati Shoola – lower back pain Caused due to: ☑️ Vata aggravation (especially Apana Vata) ☑️Dhatukshaya (muscle or tissue weakness) ☑️ Lack of Snigdhatva (oiliness & lubrication) ✅ INTERNAL MEDICINE 1 Trayodashanga Guggulu 2-0-2 twice a day after food Strengthens nerves and bones 2 Yograj Guggulu 1 -0-1 twice a day after food Anti-inflammatory & relieves stiffness 3 Dashmoolarishta 15 ml -0-15ml with water after food Relieves deep Vata pain This will take for 4-5 weeks to see improvement. ✅ EXTERNAL OIL APPLICATION – DAILY 20 MIN 👉Mahanarayan Taila - Warm slightly, apply to lower back, massage for 10–15 mins, then apply warm towel 👉Do it daily before bath, or at least 4x/week. It restores Snigdhatva. ( lubrication) and reduces Vata. ✅ PANCHAKARMA (if moderate-to-severe pain) Do panchakrma if pain is more than a moderate If pain continues for months, 1 Sarvanga abhyanga with mahanaryana taila + kottamchukkadi taila 2 dashmool parishekha 3 kati basti with same oil 4 yoga basti Usually done in 7–14-day courses. ✅YOGA & MOBILITY EXERCISES Bhujangasana Strengthens lower back Pelvic tilts Activates lumbar muscles Pawanmuktasana Relieves stiffness & gas pressure ➡️ Practice daily in morning OR evening ➡️ Do NOT do forward bending or heavy lifting ✅ LIFESTYLE CORRECTIONS (IMPORTANT For. You) ✅ Daily Habits: Sit on a firm chair with lumbar support Get up every 40–50 mins – walk for 2 mins or stretch Keep feet flat, avoid cross-leg sitting Apply warm oil weekly even after pain reduces ❌ Avoid: Sleeping on very soft mattress Sudden twisting/lifting heavy objects Cold, dry, and stale foods – they increase Vata Prolonged bike riding 👉Drink warm water throughout the day 👉Take 1 tsp of ghee with meals – natural Vata pacifier Arjun ji, your pain is made worse by sitting and dryness in the body. But as you will be consistent with the treatment you will definately see results😊 Wish you a good health Dr Snehal Vidhate
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HELLO ARJUN, Your lower back pain is likely due to vata imbalance in Ayurvedic terms, specifically a condition known as katigraha(kati=lower back, graha=stiffness or holding) This happens due to -long hours of sitting in one position -lack of movement - weak muscles and stiff joints -occasionaly lifting something heavy, which shocks or strains the spine - possibly poor digestion or improper diet that weakens bones and muscles over time SYMPTOMS YOU MIGHT HAVE -dull or aching pain in lower back -pain that improves slightly when moving around - stiffness in back, especially in morning or after sitting -discomfort while bending or lifting - sometimes pain travels to buttocks or thighs TREATMENT GOAL -pacify aggravated vata dosha - improves blood circulation and flexibility in lower back -strengthen muscles, bones, and nerves - prevent further degenerative or disc related issues -reduce pain, stiffness and inflammation -correct posture and daily habits INTERNALLY START WITH 1) MAHAYOGARAJ GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 3 months = balaces vata, strengthen joints and nerves 2) MAHARASNADI KASHAYA= 20 ml with equal water twice daily before meals for 3months = reduces stiffness, acts Basanti inflammatory 3) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk at bedtime for 2months = strengthen muscles and relieves fatigue 4) TRAYODASHNAGA GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 2 months = improves nerve health 5) LAKSHADI GUGGULU= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 3 months =helps in bone, and ligament strength 6) CASTOR OIL= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm milk twice weekly for 3 weeks =mild laxative to relieve vata from the colo EXTERNAL THERAPIES 1) SELF OIL MASSAGE= MAHANARAYAN TAILA -massage slight warm oil at lower back and hips for 15 minutes daily, then take hot water shower =improves circulation, reduces vata, relieves stiffnss 2) HOT FOMENTATION -after oil massage ,apply heat using - hot water bag OR herbal steam using ajwain or rock salt in cloth =do for 10 minutes, this will reduce stiffness and pain 3) PASTE APPLICATION =mix dry ginger powder , turmeric and pinch of camphor with warm sesame oil apply to affected area, keep for 30 minutes then wash =3 times a week IF FEASIBLE CAN GO FOR PANCHAKARMA -KATI BASTI -PATRE PINDA SWEDA -BASTI YOGA AND EXERCISES yoga improves flexibility, strengthen spinal muscles, and reduces stiffnesss -bhujangasana= strengthens lower back -setu bandhasana= opens hip and strengthen glutes - marjaryasana- bitilasana= improves spinal mobility - shalabhasana= tones back muscles -balasana= relaxing and decompresses spine - supta matsyendrasana= releases spinal tension AVOID -forward bending -heavy weight lifting -twisting in standing posture DIET to reduce vata and support healing, follow a warm, nourishing diet EAT MORE -cooked vegetables= carrot, beetroot, pumpkin, spinach -whole grains= rice, wheat, oats - moong dal, toor dal - ghee= strengthens joints and lubricates body - warm milk with turmeric - dates, almonds, walnuts - spices= ginger, cumin, ajwain, turmeric, coriander,- improves digestion AVOID -dry, col, and raw foods-salads, colddrinks - excess tea/coffee -processed/junk food -sitting or sleeping immediately after meals HOME REMEDIES 1) TURMERIC MILK -mix 1/2 tsp turmeric in 1 glass of milk add pinch of black pepper -take at night before bed =helps reduce inflammation and supports healing 2) AJWAIN-SALT COMPRESS -roast 2 tbsp of ajwain + 1 tbsp of rock salt tie in cloth -use as a compress for 10 min on back =reduces pain and stiffness 3) FENUGREEK POWDER -roast methi seeds, grind in to powder -take 1 tsp with wam water every morning = helps strengthen joints and reduce inflammation 4) CASTOR OIL RUB -warm castor oil and apply to lower back at night - wrap with cloth and keep warm-hot water bag =removes stiffness and soothes vata LIFESTYLE CHANGES POSTURE= sit upright with back supported, feet flat, avoid slouching CHAIR= use ergonomic chair or lumbar cushion MOVEMENT= stand, stretch, or walk every 30-60 mins SLEEP= firm mattress, sleep on your back or side-not stomach LIFTING= bend your knees while lifting, not your back STRESS= practice deep breathing or meditation-stress aggravates vata DIGITAL DETOX= reduce screen time if possible especially before sleep DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
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Doing daily Abhyanga (oil application) before bath to entire body with special focus on pain area in empty stomach will definitely help with pain. Bathing empty stomach (not even water) Plays important role. Regarding food You need to eat when you are hungry and drink when you are thirsty. And after this when you feel proper hunger having ghee with hot food will definitely work within 15-30 days. Regarding sleep Sleeping early is better, Regarding exercise I know it will sound weird to you right now but exercising after drinking water or after eating anything is not advisable.
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Hi arjun this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem..as your having sedentary lifestyle use...belt while working.. It will help to support your spine *Take some break in between * Regular exercise should be done Rx- Massage with back area with Mahanarayana taila or Murivenna taila T.Trayodashanga guggulu 1-0-1 after food Maharasnadi kada 10ml twice before food
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YOU BOTHERED LUMBER SPONDYLITIS PAIN..ITS DUE TO PROLONGED SITTING HABBITS... DO FOLLOW DIVYA DASHMOOL KWATH=100GM DIVYA PARIJAAT KWATH=100GM DIVYA PEEDANTAK KWATH=100GM.... MIX AND TAKE 1 TSP BOIL WITH 200ML OF WATER TILL REDUCES 100ML STRAIN AND TAKE EMPTY STOMACH TWICE DAILY PEEDANIL GOLD TABLET=1-1 TAB BEFORE MEAL TWICE DAILY TRYODASNG GUGULU VISHTINDUK VATI NUTRELA B12 BIO FERMENTED=1-1 TAB AFTER MEAL TWICE DAILY... DIVYA KSHIRBALA OIL =FOR MASSAGE DO YOGA AND PRANAYAM=VAZRASANA/TADASANA/KONASANA/BHRAMRI PRANAYAMA=10 MIN EACH AVOID SOUR/SPICY/FERMENTED FOODS YOU CAN EAISLY CURED
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Take laxadi guggul 1-0-1 will help to strengthen your back spine Take Astiposhak 1-0-1 will strengthen your bones . Apply mahanarayan oil on back area will help reduce stiffness in muscles Practice yogasan which strengthen your back. Follow up after 45 days.
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hello arjun, You're sitting for long hours daily, right? So what’s happening is that your lower back muscles and nerves are staying in a fixed position for too long. Think of it like keeping a rubber band stretched over time, it loses its elasticity. Similarly, your back is stiff, your blood flow is reduced, and Vata dosha (which controls movement and nerve flow) gets stuck in that area. That’s why it feels better when you move a little but worse when you lift something heavy, because your back muscles are weak and not ready to take the load. Ayurveda helps by softening, lubricating, and relaxing those stiff tissues, while also strengthening them gradually. Internal Medicines Yogaraja Guggulu – 1 tab twice a day after food with warm water Dashamoola Kashayam – 15 ml with 45 ml warm water twice a day before food Eranda paka – 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water (to keep Vata moving smoothly) External Oil Murivenna oil – gentle massage on the lower back, followed by warm water compress for 10–15 mins daily Asanas (Start gradually) Do these early morning or after work, gently: Makarasana (Crocodile pose) – relaxes lower back Bhujangasana (Cobra pose) – strengthens lumbar spine Shalabhasana (Locust pose) – tones lower back and glutes Hold each pose for 20–30 seconds, repeat 3 times, and breathe deeply. Investigations (if not done): Vitamin D3 and B12 (deficiency common in desk jobs) Lumbar spine X-ray or MRI (if pain shoots down the leg or is persistent) If you stay consistent with this, you’ll start feeling a difference in a few weeks. If you have any doubts, you can contact me. Take care, Regards, Dr.Karthika
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