How can I get rid of patella pain - #5870

As an Ayurvedic practitioner, addressing patella pain requires a holistic approach combining therapies to promote healing, reduce inflammation, and restore strength. Since your pain is persistent, the following Ayurvedic methods can help: 1. Internal Medications Dashmoolarishta: Reduces inflammation and supports musculoskeletal health. Take 15 ml with equal water twice a day after meals. Shallaki (Boswellia serrata): An effective anti-inflammatory herb. Take Shallaki capsules (400-500 mg) twice daily after meals. Ashwagandha: Helps in tissue repair and strengthening muscles around the patella. Consume Ashwagandha powder (1 tsp) with warm milk at night. 2. External Therapies Abhyanga (Oil Massage): Use Mahanarayana Tailam or Dhanwantharam Tailam to massage the knee gently twice daily. Follow with a hot fomentation using a cloth dipped in warm water or a hot compress to reduce stiffness and improve circulation. Lepa (Herbal Paste): Prepare a paste of Methi (fenugreek) powder, turmeric, and warm water. Apply it over the patella, leave for 30 minutes, and rinse with warm water. Potali Swedana (Herbal Pouch Therapy): Use a potali made of warm, roasted Ajwain (carom seeds) or Methi seeds. Apply to the affected area for pain relief. 3. Lifestyle Modifications Diet: Include anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric, ginger, and garlic. Avoid vata-aggravating foods like cold, dry, and processed items. Eat nourishing foods like milk, ghee, and moong dal to strengthen the joints. Hydration: Drink warm water or herbal teas (like Ginger-Tulsi tea) to enhance circulation and detoxification. Avoid excessive strain: Limit activities that exert pressure on the knees, such as squatting or climbing stairs. 4. Physical Therapy Incorporate gentle yoga poses: Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose): Helps stabilize the knee joint. Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose): Strengthens surrounding muscles. Ardha Matsyendrasana (Seated Twist): Supports overall joint mobility. Do low-impact exercises like cycling or swimming to rebuild strength without stressing the knee. 5. Panchakarma for Chronic Cases If pain persists, consult a certified Ayurvedic center for treatments like: Janu Basti: Warm medicated oil is retained over the knee joint to heal tissues. Virechana (Purgation Therapy): Removes toxins aggravating vata dosha. Basti (Enema Therapy): A medicated enema to balance vata and strengthen the joints. When to Seek Further Help If symptoms do not improve within a month, or if swelling, redness, or severe limitations in movement occur, seek Ayurvedic or allopathic follow-up care. Combining therapies with guidance ensures a comprehensive recovery. Let me know if you need more details on specific remedies or methods.