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Musculoskeletal Pain Management

Swasthy Ayurvedic Hospital in Kodungallur, Kerala, addresses musculoskeletal pain through classical Ayurvedic therapies targeting Vata imbalances that cause stiffness, spasms, and joint inflammation. Agni Karma eases out pain& stiffness within minutes.

Key Treatments

Abhyanga delivers full-body oil massages with warming herbs to relax muscles and boost circulation. Podikizhi applies heated herbal boluses to relieve arthritis pain and swelling, while Swedanam induces therapeutic sweating for deeper detoxification.

Program Approach

Personalized plans include Nasyam for upper body relief and Panchakarma elements like medicated enemas, combined with diet and yoga to strengthen tissues and prevent recurrence.

Cupping

Musculoskeletal pain management CUPPING, trigger removal,etc akin to Alabu or Raktamokshana, effectively manages musculoskeletal pain by creating suction to draw out toxins, boost circulation.

Therapy Mechanism

Cups generate vacuum on affected areas like back, shoulders, or joints, pulling stagnant blood and fluids to relieve stiffness, spasms, and inflammation. Dry cupping uses pumps for muscle relaxation; wet variants incorporate minor bloodletting for deeper detox, often paired with oils.

Benefits for Pain

It accelerates healing in arthritis, sciatica, and muscle spasms, by enhancing blood flow, reducing swelling, and easing tension without drugs. Sessions last 10-20 minutes, showing relief in 2-4 treatments.

Trigger Release

Trigger point release therapy effectively manages musculoskeletal pain by targeting hyperirritable muscle knots that cause local and referred discomfort, often integrated into Ayurvedic practices as Marma therapy or manual Abhyanga variations.

Technique Overview

Therapists apply sustained pressure with fingers, knuckles, or tools to ischemic trigger points, holding for 30-90 seconds until the muscle releases tension, improving blood flow and reducing spasms in areas like neck, back, or calves. Sessions combine ischemic compression, stretching, and heat for optimal results, with relief noticeable after 1-3 treatments.

Practical Benefits

Ideal for professionals with desk-related strain, it restores function, eases headaches from shoulder knots, and complements cupping for chronic cases