Thank you for reaching and trusting this platform with your Health journey After pneumonia, it is very normal to have chest pain, back pain, pain, neck, tightness, and choking like feeling for few weeks. The infection settles, but the chest muscles, lung membranes and breathing channels, stay weak and irritated. In kapha vata Prakriti the leftover mucus dry inside the lungs and the chest wall becomes tight. So the pain keeps shifting from ribs to back to neck. This is not dangerous, but it means the lungs are still healing and need warmth, mild expectoration and strengthening. Start on Sithophaladi churna half teaspoon with honey twice daily Dashamoola kashayam 15 ML with warm water twice daily Take ginger tea twice daily Apply warm sesame oil over chest back and throat daily Do steam in elation once daily
If pain becomes severe breathlessness increases or fever returns, then follow up at chest physician
Internal Medicines- 1 Talisadi Churna + Sitopaladi Churna (1:1) – 3 gm + honey - 4 times daily 2 Laxmivilas Ras (Nardiya) – 1 tablet morning + 1 tablet night with honey 3 Swasakuthar Ras – 250 mg morning + night with honey 4 Dashmoolarishta – 20 ml + 40 ml warm water after lunch & dinner 5 Praval Pishti – 250 mg morning + night with milk
Oil (must use daily) Warm Ksheerabala Taila + Dhanwantaram Taila (1:1) → chest, back & neck massage nightly → hot fomentation 10 min
Daily Must-Do Steam with Tulsi leaves + pinch rock salt → twice daily Warm tulsi-ginger tea sip all day No cold water/food, no curd/banana Sleep 10 PM – 6 AM strictly
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
give talishyadi churna 2.5 gm bd take sitophaladi churna 5 gm bd take haridra khand 2 gm at morning empty stomch
If chest pain is persisting post pneumonia especially on respiration I would suggest you to repeat chest x ray pa view to look for any residue/ effusion N for now start on Giloy capsule 1 BD Laxmivilasa Ras 1 BD Dashamoola kashayam 15 ml with water Sithophaladi churna 1 tsp with honey once daily Drink turmeric milk Practice pranayama meditation
Chest and bak pain, especially after recovering from pneumonia, can sometimes be due to residual inflammation or stiffness in the respiratory channels. Given your Kapha-Vata prakriti, this could be manifesting as discomfort in these areas. To address this, it’s essential to focus on pacifying Vata and balancing Kapha doshas.
Firstly, warming your body internally can be beneficial. Try incorporating more spice with warming qualities like ginger and black pepper into your diet. Ginger tea, made by boiling fresh ginger slices in water and adding a dash of honey, can help soothe your throat and respiratory tract. Consuming this once or twice a day may provide relief.
Your chest and back pain might also benefit from topical application of warm sesame oil—known for its Vata balancing properties. Gently warm the oil and apply it in a circular motion on your chest and back. Leave it on for about 30 minutes before washing it off with warm water. Doing this at least three times a week may help reduce muscle tension and pain.
Breathing exercises such as Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) and gentle pranayama can support lung function and help alleviate pain. Spend about 10 minutes daily practicing breathing, preferably early in the morning. This can calm Vata and improve respiratory health.
Ensure your diet is light and easy to digest, avoiding cold or heavy foods that increase Kapha. Warm soups with vegetables and mild spices can nourish without burdening your digestive fire, or agni.
Finally, if your symptoms persist or intensify, it is important to consult with a medical doctor to rule out any underlying issues requiring urgent attention. Ayurveda supports integrated care, and ensuring your well-being may sometimes necessitate conventional medical interventions.
The ongoing chest and back pain after pneumonia may indicate residual inflammation or tissue irritation, and it’s important to ensure that these symptoms aren’t linked to a more serious condition. Considering your kapha-vata prakriti, there’s a tendency for mucus accumulation and dryness in your physiological system. Let’s address this with some Siddha-Ayurvedic insights.
Firstly, pay attention to your respiratory health. Inhalation of steam infused with a few drops of eucalyptus or camphor can help alleviate chest congestion. Do this two to three times a day. Eucalyptus reduces kapha and aids in clearing pathways.
Next focus on balancing vata to aid the dry and residual inflammation. Apply lukewarm sesame or mustard oil mixed with a pinch of rock salt on the chest and back. This can soothe muscular tension and improve circulation. Gently massage and leave it on for about 30 minutes before washing off with warm water.
Incorporate warm turmeric milk into your nighttime routine. Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties can help reduce any residual lung inflammation. Add a pinch of black pepper, which enhances absorption.
Pranayama, specifically Anulom Vilom and Bhramari, practiced daily can aid in improving respiratory function and reduce stress that may be affecting your neck and ribcage tension. Perform these consistently but avoid overstraining yourself.
Maintain a kapha balancing diet—light, warm meals with ginger, black pepper, and coriander. Avoid cold, heavy foods, and keep hydration up with warm water or herbal teas like tulsi or ginger.
Should you experience any severe symptoms like difficulty breathing, persistent fever, or intense pain, please immediately consult a healthcare provider to rule out or address any complications post-pneumonia.
