Acute back paincant walk, or sit. Lot of pain. - #26518
This problem is persisting past 2 months. Acute back pain cant sitand walk properly. Loss many years back, my piles got aggravated i went to local doctor and he put some injection which worsen the situation. Now entire body is in lot of pain. My age is 74 and i am seeking guidance which can help me in such a way i feel relaxed. Ihave been taking pain killers and over the period of time now they are not working on my body
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Ayurvedic Panchakarma (like basti or kati basti) will strengthen the nerves and lower back. Any calcium supplements u are taking? Till then start with. Mahayograj guggu- 2 tab twice daily
Ashwagandha milk (1/4 tsp powder + pinch of nutmeg + warm A2 cow milk) at night – supports nerves and sleep
Include ragi porridge, sesame seeds, ghee, soaked almonds, and moong dal
Avoid sugar, refined foods, and nightshades (like brinjal, tomatoes) if they worsen pain
Take Trayodashang guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Laxadi guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Mahavatvidhvansh vati 1-0-1 after food with water Apply mahanarayan oil on painful areas. Avoid sour fermented foods. Take bedrest to heal. Wear lumbo sacral waist belt during the day
HELLO SUBHASH,
Your age 74, long- standing pain, an history of worsening symptoms, it’s important to first rule out serious condition such as spinal nerve compression, fractures, or other underlying diseases. Ayurveda can help for relief and long- term support, but it should go hand-in-hand with proper medical diagnosis from on orthopaedic or neurologist.
1) IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONS -Avoid heavy lifting , bending forward suddenly, or sitting for long periods -use a firm mattress or supportive bending. -keep body warm- avoid cold exposure to the back
2) AYURVEDIC PAIN RELIEF
- Warm oil massage daily with Mahanarayan taila- gently applied over the back for 10-15 min, followed by mild heat (hot water bag) -Kati basti (at clinic)= warm medicated oil retained on the lower back for 20-30 min
3) INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
-YOGARAJ GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =helps reduce stiffness and inflammation
-DASHMOOLA KASAHYA= 30 ml with warm water twice daily after meals =anti-inflammatory and nerve supportive
-ASHWAGANDHA POWDER with warm milk at night- 1 tsp= for strength and pain relief
4) GENTLE MOVEMENTS Once pain subsides slightly -simple yoga like bhujangasana and makrasana can be beneficial
5) DIET -war, light, easily digestible food -avoidexcess dry, cold or raw food -include turmeric, garlic, ginger, and ajwian in cooking for natural anti inflammation effect
THANK YOU
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
Hi Subhash this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem… See first thing is your age…in this age you have to take care of yourself and most of time digestive issues are common in this age You are taking pain killers since long days and it can’t be stopped suddenly
*Only internal medicine will work that much effective…now better go with panchakarma procedure near by ayurvedic hospital… which helps you lot in this condition
* Maintain high fiber content food and proper sleep cycle should be maintained… *Always eat warm and freshly prepared food…use warm water for drinking if have digestive issues…
Rx -T Trayodashanga guggulu 2-0-2 after food T.anuloma ds 0-0-1 only night with warm water Vatari taila or Dhanwantari taila … apply to effected area and take hot water bath Thank you… But if you have Bp and sugar…let me know to suggest any changes in this Thank you
Hello You are likely having severe vata imbalance causing nerve and joint degeneration Avoid painkillers now , as they cause side effects and will not be helpful in long term use Pls consult local ayurvedic doctor for panchakarma procedure
Simple Remedies
1. Take complete bed rest in case of acute back pain.
2. Take 3 gm Ashwagandha powder and 500mg piper longum powder with milk.
3. Paste of 5-10 pearls of Garlic fried in Tila taila (gingili oil).
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Name of medicine & dose
1) Rasnadi Guugulu-2 tab. Before food 3 times with warm milk
2) Ashwagnadha Churna-2gm + Chopa Churna-1gm + Pippalimula churna-1½ gm +Gokshura churna-1 gm + Guduchi Churna-1gm - after food with ashwagnadha ghrita 10 ml
3) Rasna-erandadi Kashaya-20-ml after food with water 2 times
4 ) Myostal Linement -ext. appln 2 times
Yoga and Pranayama
Asana
Bhujangasana
Tiryak Tadasana
Shalabhasana
Katichakrasana
Dhunurasana
Trikonasana
Ardhamatsyendrasana
Veerasana
Tadasana
Shavasana (when needed)
Pranayama
Anuloma-Viloma Deep Breathing (15 minutes)
Sheetali Purak followed by Bhramari Rechaka (21 rounds)
Contraindications
257
All Forward Bending Asanas, Sarwangasana, Halasana, Shirshasana (Head stand) & its variations
Fast Breathing, Left nostrill Breathing, Bhastrika Pranayama, any Pranayama with Kumbhaka.
Vamana Dhauti, Shankha Prakshalana (Laghoo / Purna)
Diet and Lifestyle
Pathya (Do’s)
Black gram, Horse gram, wheat, rice, gingili oil, mustard oil, ghee, milk, butter, sour fruits, Dry grapes, garlic, drumstick fruits and leaves, meat.
Pouring of warm water, residing at non-windy place, gentle squeezing, tub bath, oil massage, application of hot & oily substances, covering the body with blankets.
Apathya (Don’ts)
Potato, Cucumber, cold drinks, ice cream, Rajma, dry meat, etc.
Bending, sudden stretching, weight lifting, long journey on two wheeler, sitting in abnormal posture, sitting for long time.
Advice
Keep a wide base in standing.
Keep body weight in equal distribution.
Toes must be able to function freely.
Hip must be placed right into back of the seat.
Bedding must be firm & soft.
Thin pillow.
Chair having armrest should be used.
. Try to avoid constipation, cough, cold, flatulence (gas) as they worsen the condition.
Strengthen back and abdomen muscles that support your spine.
with swimming, walking, or exercises recommended by a physical therapist.
Use good posture to relieve pressure on your lower back.
Avoid sitting for long periods.
Consider occupational therapy or job retraining if your work requires lots of heavy lifting or prolonged sitting (such as long-distance trucking).
hello Subash Chugh ,
Thank you for sharing so openly. At your age and with the long history of pain, what you’re experiencing is deeply understandable — your body has been carrying discomfort for years, and now it’s asking for true healing, not just suppression through painkillers. The back pain, difficulty in walking and sitting, and past aggravated piles — all these show that your Vata dosha (which governs bones, nerves, pain, and movement) has become severely imbalanced. When painkillers stop working, it means the root problem is deeper — involving long-term tissue weakness (dhatu kshaya) and chronic inflammation (ama accumulation).
Your system needs a calming, nourishing approach to restore balance, reduce pain, and support your mobility. Let’s start by gently correcting digestion, calming vata, and nourishing your joints and nerves.
Step-by-Step Ayurvedic Treatment Plan
1. Ama Pachana – 5 days (to reduce inflammation and pain)
Hingvashtaka Churna – 1 tsp with warm water after lunch and dinner Pippalyasavam – 15 ml + 15 ml warm water twice daily after meals Sip warm water with 2-3 ajwain seeds or dry ginger pieces through the day
2. Internal Medicines (start after 5 days, continue for 3 months)
Trayodashang Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily after meals (for nerves, back pain) Maharasnadi Kashayam – 15 ml + 15 ml warm water twice daily before meals Ashwagandhadi Lehyam – 1 tsp with warm milk at bedtime (for strength and pain relief) Arshoghni Vati – 2 tablets at bedtime with warm water (for old piles issue)
3. External Therapies (Daily or alternate days)
Warm oil massage (Abhyanga) on back, legs and anus region with Dhanwantharam Thailam or Mahanarayan Thailam Hot water fomentation (compress) over lower back for 10 minutes after oil massage Sitz bath with warm water + rock salt for 10 minutes after defecation (for piles support)
Lifestyle & Diet
Avoid cold, dry, and gas-forming foods (curd, raw salads, potatoes, cauliflower) Take freshly cooked warm food with 1 tsp cow ghee Do gentle Pavanamuktasana and slow back-stretching movements under guidance Use soft bedding, and avoid sitting for long periods without support
Investigations X-ray or MRI of the lower back (if not recently done) Hemoglobin, ESR, CRP (to assess inflammation) Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12 Stool occult blood (to check piles-related bleeding) Bone density test if long-term weakness persists
You’re not alone in this, and you don’t have to suffer silently. We aim not just to relieve pain, but to help you feel grounded, supported, and safe in your body again. With regular care, gentle medicines, and lifestyle support, relief is possible at any age. Warm regards, Dr. Karthika
hello subhash ji, First of all avoid excessive spicy, bitter, astringent food,pea,brinjal, cauliflower etc.
And start taking these medications, 1.Maharasnadi kwath 20ml with equal amount of Lukewarm water empty stomach twice in a day. 2.Mahayograj guggulu 2-0-2 for chewing 3.Vednahar vati 1-1-1 4.Giloyghan vati 1-1-1 *Massage with MAHANARAYAN TAILAM followed by mild fomentation with DASHMOOL KASHAYAM. Follow up after 45 days.
HELLO SUBHASH,
You are 74 years old, and for the past 2 months you’ve had -severe back pain (acute, chronic) -difficulty in sitting, standing, or walking -pain spreading across the entire body -a history of piles, worsened by an injection, which might have damaged nerves or tissues
In Ayurveda, this is seen as a vata disorder- particularly vata vyadhi affecting asthi dhatu (bones), majja dhatu(nerves), and possibly causing avarana (blockages in channels)
because of age, digestion, circulation, and healing slow down. painkillers have stopped working because they suppress symptoms but dont heal the root cause.
TREATMENT GOALS -balance vata dosha (main cause of pain, dryness, degeneration) -strengthen bones and nerves -remove toxins(ama) and improves digestion -improve circulation and reduce stiffness -repair damaged tissues -reduce pain naturally and promote long term recovery -avoid dependency on painkillers
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) YOGARAJ GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 3 months =reduces vata, joint pain , stiffness
2) MAHARASNADI KASAHYA= 20 ml with warm water twice daily before meals for 3-4 months =specific for back pain, inflammation
3) ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES= 1 cap with warm milk at bedtime for 3 months =strengthens nerves, calms vata, improves energy
4) DASHMOOLARISHTA= 20 ml with water twice daily after meals for 3 months =reduces pain , improves digestion and healing
5) PUNARNAVADI MANDUR= 1 tab twice daily after meals =diuretic and anti inflammatory
6) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp in warm water at bedtime =clears bowels, detoxifies
EXTERNAL TREATMENT
1) OIL MASSAGE= daily with dhanwantaram taila -improves circulation, relieves pain, calms vata
2) HOT TOWEL FOMENTATION= after massage =relieves stiffness, opens blocked channels
EAT -warm, freshly, cooked meals -khichdi, soups , dal-rice -cow ghee 1-2 tsp/day-nourishes nerves and joints -vegetables like lauki, pumpkin, spinach well cooked -moong dal, rice, oats, wheat -spices like ginger, cumin, turmeric, ajwain -soaked almonds , walnuts, raisins -warm water or herbal teas like ginger tea
AVOID -cold food or drinks -dry foods roasted snacks, popcorn, chips -excess pulses -chana, rajma, urad dal -curd especially at night -overeating or fasting
AFTER PAIN REDUCES SLIGHTLY START YOGA ASANA -makarasana= relieves spine pressure, gentle stretch -bhujangasana= strengthens lower back -setu bandhasana= improves back and pelvic strength -pawanmuktasana= improves digestion and relieves presseure -Anulom Vilom= balances vata , calms nerves -bhramari= reduces anxiety, improves nerve strength
Avoid forward bending, sitting on floor, or sudden movements
HOME REMEDIES
1) TURMERIC MILK= 1/2 tsp haldi+warm milk at night= anti inflammatory
2) DRY GINGER + AJWAIN POWDER= 1/2 tsp twice daily with warm water after meals
3) CASTOR OIL= 1 tsp in milk warm once a week=natural vata pacifier and mild laxative
4) HOT WATER BOTTLE= on lower back and legs to ease muscle pain
IMPORTANT INVESTIGATION (if not already done)
1) MRI SPINE- LUMBAR REGION= check for nerve compression or disc buldge
2) X-RAY LUMBOSACRAL SPINE= for alignment or degeneration
3) BLOOD TEST -cbc, esr, crp (inflammation) -vitamin D, B12 -kidney/liver function
LIFESTYLE TIPS -wake up early but avoid cold exposure -use warm water for bathing -massage daily with warm oil -sit on firm, cushioned chair- not soft sofas -avoid long standing/sitting without breakes -wear wooden belt/support on back during winters or travels -avoid constipation -avoid mental stress it worsens vata
Your condition is serious but not hopeless -painkillers are temporary , ayurveda offers long term root cause healing -focus should be on correcting vata, strengthening nerves, improving digestion and circulation -combination of internal medicines, oil therapies, diet and lifestyle changes will bring relief gradually -expect improvement in 6-8 weeks with regular treatment ad even more sustained relief over 3 months
DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
HIE SUBASH JI ITS CALLED LUMBER SPONDYLITIS GENRALLY CALLED AS SLIP DISC ISSUE…ITS DUE TO BULDGE OF L3-L4-L5-S1 VERTEBRA… ITS TREATIBLE THROUGH AYURVEDIC TRETMENT AS WELL AS DO SOME YOGA AND PRANAYAM MUST:-
DIVYA PEEDANTAK KWATH=100GM DIVYA NIRGUNDI KWATH=100GM DIVYA PARIJAAT KWATH=100GM… MIX ALL TAKE 1 TAP BOIL 200ML OF WATER TILL REDUCES 100ML STRAIN AND TAKE EMPTY STOMACH TWICE DAILY
DIVYA PEEDANY GOLD TAB=1-1 TAB WITH KWATH TWICE DAILY
DIVYA TRYODASNG GUGULU DIVYA SILAJEET RASYANA VATI DIVYA VISHTINDUK VATI=1-1 TAB AFTER MEAL TWICE DAILY
ERAND PAAK=1 TSP WITH MILK AT NIGHT TIME …
AVOID SOUR/SPICY/JUNK/MAIDA
DO REGULAR EXERCISE AND YOGA=VAZRASANA/KAPALBHATI/ARDHHALASANA/ANULOMAVILOM/BHRAMRI
TAKE 3 MONTHS AND THEN CONSULT…YOU CAN EAISLY CURED
Given your situation of prolonged acute back pain and the previous issue with piles, it’s essential to approach this carefully and holistically. Ayurvedic principles can guide toward managing this situation safely and effectively. As you’re experiencing severe mobility issues, consider seeking immediate medical evaluation to rule out any serious conditions. Nevertheless, here are some Ayurvedic recommendations you can incorporate gradually:
Your condition may be associated with vata dosha imbalance, which can cause pain, stiffness, and discomfort. Begin by incorporating warming and nourishing foods into your diet to pacify vata, such as cooked vegetables, warm grains like rice or quinoa, and well-cooked lentils. Using spices such as ginger, cumin, and turmeric can aid digestion and reduce inflammation. Consume them as a part of your meals daily.
Gentle oil massages can be beneficial. Try using warm sesame oil for self-massage, focusing on your back and affected areas. Warm the oil slightly and apply it with gentle pressure, this can be soothing and help reduce tension. It’s advised to perform this in the morning or before a warm bath to allow the body to absorb the oil better.
Practicing pranayama (breathing exercises) such as Anulom Vilom (alternate nostril breathing) can help calm the nervous system. Perform this daily if possible, in the morning, or when you feel comfortable. About 5-10 minutes should be ample.
Try to avoid cold, wind exposure, and excessive strain, which could aggravate vata. Bundle up warmly and keep your living space warm and comfortable. Aim for regular sleep, around 7-8 hours, maintaining consistent sleep times.
A specialized formulation like Ashwagandha might support vitality and strength, aiding in recovery. However, consult with a local Ayurvedic practitioner before introducing any new herbal supplements, especially given your medical history and potential interactions with medications.
Do prioritize seeking professional medical care to assess the extent of your condition, especially given your age and severity of symptoms. Getting a detailed assessment could help in tailoring safer and more effective Ayurvedic interventions promptly.
For acute back pain that’s been troubling you for two months, especially given your age and the past reaction to medical treatment, it’s essential to address both immediate symptoms and underlying causes. Pain killers aren’t a sustainable solution for such discomfort, especially when they’re losing effect.
Firstly, since your pain might involve a Pitta imbalance exacerbated by past medical interventions, focus on cooling and calming remedies. Applying a paste of sandalwood and water or aloe vera gel to the back may help reduce inflammation and soothe pain naturally. External application of Mahanarayan oil can be beneficial—massage gently upwards along your spine daily to promote warmth and circulation.
Considering your history with piles, addressing digestive health is crucial, as it impacts the Vata balance linked to joint and muscle health. Switch to a gentle, warm, and easily digestible diet. Include moong dal khichdi with ghee to aid digestion and lubricate your intestines, avoiding excessively spicy foods and stimulants like coffee and tea.
Engage in gentle supta baddha konasana (reclined bound angle pose), which can support your back and improve circulation without strain, but only if pain allows.
Finally, your condition could benefit from consultation with a Siddha or Ayurvedic practitioner in your area for therapies like Panchakarma, tailored individually. Ensure prompt medical evaluation to eliminate any serious underlying issue, given your age and persistent pain.

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