How to use oil therapy for muscle relaxation after my daughter's tibia fibula fracture surgery? - #53655

after 10 weeks of tibia–fibula ORIF, oil therapy (Abhyanga) can be started only in a gentle form, not deep massage. –Oil application can be started now for stiffness relief, but only mild external Abhyanga Use warm medicated oil, applied gently on muscles around the leg (not on surgical scar or fracture site) Avoid pressure, only light stroking to improve circulation and reduce stiffness Do it after physiotherapy, not before If pain, swelling, or heat increases, stop and inform . Advice - — ksheerbala taila local application gentle application only

At 10 weeks post-surgery, oil therapy can be started gradually, but with caution since one side had an open fracture. First priority is: Ensure wound is completely healed (no discharge, no infection, no tenderness) before applying oil directly on that area. For now, you can start gentle oil application around the muscles (not directly on scar initially). Use warm oil (like Mahanarayan oil or Bala Ashwagandha oil) and do very light massage, no deep pressure. Start with: 5–10 minutes gentle application once daily, followed by mild warm fomentation. Avoid strong massage over operated area. Continue physiotherapy regularly, as that is most important for mobility recovery. At home: Keep limb slightly elevated when resting. Gentle movement exercises as advised should be continued. Lakshadi Guggulu – continue as advised Hadjod (Cissus) – continue These support bone healing along with oil therapy. After a few weeks, once comfort improves, you can slowly increase duration and pressure (only if no pain). If swelling, pain, or redness increases, stop and reassess. Regards, Dr Raghuveer (Ayurvedacharya)