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Knee pain has become a common problem in today’s times. This problem is not limited to the elderly alone, but is also increasing rapidly among young people, athletes, individuals who work long hours in offices, and women. According to Ayurveda, the main cause of knee pain is the increase of Vata dosha, an unbalanced diet, a wrong lifestyle, and weakening of nerves and bones in the joints.
In modern medicine, the solution to this problem often involves painkillers, injections, or surgery, but Ayurveda has the ability to cure knee pain from the root without side effects through natural methods.
➡In this blog, we will understand in detail
✅Causes of knee pain
✅Symptoms of knee pain
✅Ayurvedic herbs and medicines
✅Home remedies and tips
✅Yoga and exercise
✅Diet and abstinence
✅Knee care tips
➡Main cause of knee pain
In Ayurveda, the main cause of knee pain is considered to be the increase of Vata dosha. When Vata dosha is imbalanced, it causes swelling, stiffness, and pain in the joints. Apart from this, there can be other reasons as well –
✅Knee pain due to arthritis
This is the most common reason, especially after the age of 40.
In this, the cushion between the bones of the knees starts wearing out.
✅Knee pain due to arthritis
A type of autoimmune disease in which there is swelling and pain in the joints.
✅Knee pain due to injury or fracture
When there is an injury to the knees, the bone or ligament weakens and causes pain for a long time.
✅Knee pain due to excess weight
Weight gain puts extra pressure on the knees.
✅Knee pain due to a lack of calcium and vitamin D
The bones become weak, and pain starts.
✅Due to a wrong lifestyle
Sitting for a long time, standing for a long time, climbing stairs, an unbalanced diet, etc., cause knee pain.
➡Symptoms of knee pain
✅Cracking or knocking sound in knees while walking
✅Swelling or heat in the knees
✅Pain while climbing stairs
✅Stiffness in knees while getting up in the morning
✅Increase in pain after walking a lot or doing hard work
✅Sometimes difficulty in bending knees
➡Ayurvedic treatment of knee pain
👉Ayurvedic medicines and herbs
✅ Ashwagandha
It strengthens bones and muscles.
Reduces swelling and pain in the knees.
✅Guggul
Calms down the Vata dosha.
Especially beneficial in arthritis.
✅Shallaki
It is a natural anti-inflammatory herb.
Reduces swelling and stiffness.
✅Turmeric
It contains curcumin, which is a pain reliever.
Effective for arthritis and joint pain.
✅Fenugreek
Increases the strength of bones and joints.
Eating fenugreek soaked in lukewarm water every morning gives relief from knee pain.
✅Castor oil
Pacifies the Vata.
Very beneficial in massaging the knees.
✅Garlic
It contains calcium and anti-inflammatory properties.
Consumption of garlic with milk or ghee strengthens the knees.
➡ Home remedies for knee pain
✅ Use of celery
Boiling celery in lukewarm water and drinking it gives relief from knee pain.
Heating celery in a pan and making a bundle, and baking it also gives benefits.
✅ Massage with mustard oil
Slightly warm the mustard oil and massage the knees for 15 minutes daily.
✅ Ginger and turmeric decoction
Drinking ginger-turmeric milk or decoction every morning reduces swelling of the knees and gives relief from pain.
✅ Consumption of garlic
Eating 2-3 cloves of garlic on an empty stomach in the morning gives relief from knee pain.
✅ Epsom salt bath
Putting Epsom salt in lukewarm water and dipping the knees in it reduces knee pain.
➡Yoga and exercise
According to Ayurveda, light yogasanas and pranayama increase the strength of the knees.
Vajrasana: – Sitting for 5-10 minutes after meals is beneficial for both digestion and knees.
Trikonasana: – Increases the flexibility of the body.
Pawanmuktasana:- Reduces Vata dosha.
Surya Namaskar:- Doing it slowly increases the mobility of joints.
Pranayama:- Especially Anulom-Vilom and Bhramari calm the mind and body.
➡Food and abstinence
👉What to eat
✅Milk, curd, ghee, cheese
✅Green leafy vegetables
✅Almonds, walnuts, sesame, flaxseed
✅Ginger, turmeric, garlic
✅Lentils, moong, gram
👉What not to eat
✅Too many fried things
✅Cold and stale things
✅Too much non-vegetarian food
✅Junk food and carbonated drinks
✅Too many sour and salty things
➡ Panchkarma treatment
Panchakarma therapy is considered very effective in Ayurveda.
Abhyanga (oil massage): Increases strength and blood circulation in the knees.
🔵Snehapana:-
Consumption of medicinal ghee.
🔵Basti treatment:-
Pacify the Vata dosha by giving an enema of medicinal oil.
🔵Potli massage:-
Foaming with a bundle of herbs.
➡Measures to prevent knee pain
Do light exercise and yoga daily.
Keep weight under control.
Climb stairs less.
Do not sit in the same position for a long time.
Wear shoes of the right size.
Get calcium and vitamin D checked from time to time.
➡Conclusion
Knee pain is not only a problem of the elderly but has become common among people of all ages nowadays. Ayurveda provides us with a permanent cure for it in a natural way. If we adopt our diet, lifestyle, yoga, and Ayurvedic medicines, then knee pain can be removed forever.
