How to reduce muscle spasm and joint pain and increase mobility and - #26261

Don’t worry, First of all avoid excessive bitter,astringent, spicy food,pea,brinjal,cauliflower etc. And start taking1.Maharasnadi kwath 20ml with equal amount of Lukewarm water empty stomach twice in a day. 2.Giloyghanvati 1-1-1 3.Mahayograj guggulu 2-0-2 for chewing 4.vednahar vati 1-1-1 **Daily Massage with MAHANARAYAN TAILAM followed by mild fomentation with the help of DASHMOOL KASHAYAM. **Use warm water for drinking. Follow up after 45 days.

HELLO MANASI,

CONDITION -muscle spasm, joint pain, reduced mobility, and health anxiety AGE= 33. years -suspected vata Prakriti and aggravation

In Ayurveda, your symptoms point to an. imbalance in vata dosha.

Vata is the principle of movement, dryness, coldness, and sensitivity. It controls nerve impulses, circulation, joint mobility, and brain activity.

When vata becomes imbalanced(due to irregular lifestyle, stress, dry diet, cold exposure), it causes: -MUSCLE SPASM= due to erratic nerve signals and dryness in tissues -JOINT PAIN AND STIFFNESS= vata dries out the lubricating synovial fluid -REDUCED MOBILITY= stiffness and pain prevent free movement -ANXIETY AND RESTLESSNESS= vata affects the mind too, causing health- related worries

This condition is not a disease yet- it’s a functional imbalance that can be reversed with ayurvedic management

TREATMENT GOAL -calm vata dosha -rehydrate and lybricate joints, muscles and nerves -reduce pain, spasm and stiffness -improve muscle strength and flexibility -calm the nervous system to reduce anxiety -correct lifestyle and diet to prevent recurrence

INTERNAL TREATMENT

1) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk at night for 3 months =rejuvinates nerves, strengthens muscles, reduces anxiety

2) DASHMOOLA KASHAYA= 50 ml twice daily after meals with water for 2 months =powerful anti inflammatory, reduces joint pain and stiffness

3) YOGARAJ GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 3 months =removes vata from joints, improves mobility

4) BALA CHURNA= 3gm with warm milk in morning for 2 months =strengthens muscle and nerves

5) BRAHMI VATI= 1 tab daily twice in morning and night for 3 months =calms anxiety, improves sleep , memory and focus

EXTERNAL TREATMENT

1) OIL MASSAGE= daily or at least 4 times a week -use warm MAHANARAYAN TAILA -massage whole body gently for 20-30 mins, focusing on joints, back, spine =improves circulation, reduces dryness, relaxes nerves

2) HOT FOMENTATION -after massage, use warm steam on painful areas-towel soaked in warm dashmoola decoction =helps release stiffness and spasm

DIET PRINCIPLES -warm, soft, slightly oily and grounding foods -easily digestible meals- avoid heavy, dry, cold food

INCLUDE -ghee, sesame oil, olive oil- internal and cooking -warm soups, khichdi-rice+moong dal+veggies+ghee -cooked vegetables- sweet potato, pumpkin, carrot, beetroot -whole grains-rice, oats, wheat(avoid raw oats) -soothing spices= ginger, cumin, ajwain,turmeric, hing, cinnamon -soaked almonds, raisins, dates -herbal teas= dry ginger, licorice, fennel, chamomile

AVOID -cold,dry food- crackers, popcorn, raw salads, cold drinks -processed food, fast food -excess tea, coffee -gas forming foods- rajma, chole, cabbage, broccoli -fasting or skipping meals

HOME REMEDIES

1) WARM AJWAIN-GINGER TEA -boil 1 tsp ajwain+ 1/2 tsp dry ginger in 2 cups water-> reduce to. 1 cup =sip warm after meals to relieve gas, spasm and improve digestion

2)CASTOR OIL AT BEDTIME(one a week) -1 tsp castor oil in warm milk at bedtime helps clear vata from gut and relieves joint stiffness

3) TURMERIC MILK -1/2 tsp turmeric+pinch of black pepper+ghee in warm milk before bed -reduces inflammation and supports tissue healing

4) EPSOM SALT BATH(2 times/week) -add 1 cup to warm water tub or bucket->relaxes muscles and nerves

YOGA AND PRANAYAM

YOGA ASANA -balasana= soothes back, calms mind -Marjaryasana-bitilasana=mobilizes spine -Pawamuktasana series= removes vata from joints -Setu Bandhasana= strengthens back -Tadasana, trikonasana= for joint flexibility

PRANAYAM -Nadi sodhana= balances left/right brain, vata calming -bhramari= very effective for anxiety -ujjayi breathing= calms nervous system and builds inner warmth

Do 10-15 minutes pranayam daily on an empty stomach

-Your condition is reversible, not a disease yet but consistency is key

DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

Dear manasi,

Your symptoms muscle spasms, joint pain, and health anxiety point towards an aggravated Vata dosha. In Ayurveda, Vata is responsible for movement, nerve impulses, circulation, and elimination. When Vata becomes disturbed (due to stress, cold weather, irregular meals, overthinking, late nights, or excessive physical/mental exertion), it causes dryness, stiffness, pain, spasms, insomnia, anxiety, and fear.

You may also be Vata-prakriti dominant by nature (lean body, dry skin, talkative, quick in action but gets tired easily, light sleep, sensitive digestion, irregular appetite).

When Vata is high and not balanced, it causes both physical pain and mental restlessness or health anxiety you overthink, worry about your health, and feel discomfort or tightness in the body even without any disease.

This is treatable by pacifying Vata with proper herbs, food, oiling, and a stable daily routine.

Ama Pachana (for 3–5 days)

This helps reduce bloating, stiffness, and prepare digestion.

Hingvastaka Churna – ½ tsp with warm water after meals, twice daily Jeera-ajwain water – sip throughout the day Light, warm, freshly cooked food — avoid wheat, curd, cold water, and fried foods

Internal Medicines (for 6–8 weeks)

Yograj Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily after meals (for muscle and joint pain) Ashwagandha Churna – ½ tsp with warm milk at bedtime (for anxiety and Vata) Bala Ashwagandhadi Tailam (Internal) – 5 ml with warm milk before breakfast Saraswatarishta – 15 ml with 15 ml warm water after dinner (calms mind, improves sleep) Dhanwantaram Kashayam – 15 ml + 45 ml warm water before breakfast and dinner (nerve & joint support)

External Therapy :

Abhyanga (Full Body Oil Massage) + Hot Water Bath / Steam – 3 times a week

Use Dhanwantaram Tailam or Mahanarayana Tailam Gently massage warm oil over whole body, especially joints and spine, leave for 20–30 min and bathe This improves circulation, reduces spasms, stiffness, and anxiety. Diet to Reduce Vata & Relieve Muscle Pain

Include:

Warm, oily, soft, and freshly cooked foods Moong dal, rice, ghee, sesame oil, nuts (soaked), sweet fruits, garlic, ginger Herbal teas: ginger-tulsi tea, ajwain tea Cooked vegetables like ash gourd, pumpkin, bottle gourd Warm milk with pinch of turmeric + ashwagandha at bedtime Avoid:

Cold/raw food, salads, oats, dry foods, bakery items Curd, refrigerated food, tea, coffee Dry fasting, late nights, irregular meals

Vata-dominant: Thin, dry skin, anxious, energetic but fatigued easily, poor sleep Pitta-dominant: Medium build, sharp hunger, angry/impatient, warm body, acne-prone Kapha-dominant: Heavier build, calm, good stamina, deep sleep, slow digestion You can also visit a qualified Ayurvedic doctor for Nadi Pariksha (pulse diagnosis) and get exact doshic constitution and any vikruti (imbalance) assessed.

Dinacharya:

Avoid googling symptoms – it increases Vata Practice Nadi Shodhana pranayama, Bhramari daily for 10 mins Listen to classical music or Vedic chants (balances nervous system) Sit in sunlight for 20 minutes daily Reduce gadget/screen time, especially before bed

Tests :

Vitamin D Serum B12 Thyroid (TSH) CBC, ESR (to rule out any inflammation)

If you have any doubts, you can contact me. Take care, Regards, Dr. Karthika