Dr. Ranjana Pawar

Lower back pain is a common complaint among people who work standing for long time like women working in the kitchen, obese, with poor immunity, neurological disorders of lower back, lavish and sedentary lifestyle. The magical treatment of Ayurveda named "Kati Basti" is very beneficial panchkarma therapy for lower back pain. Benefits: 1. Helps in lubricating and hydrating underlying bones and joints. 2. Improves blood circulation, strengthen muscles and connective tissue. 3. Relieves chronic lower backache, muscle spasm, stiffness and degenerative problems. Indications: 1. Lumbar spondylosis 2. Disc prolapse 3. Sciatica 4. Lower back pain 5. Osteoporosis 6. Degenerative spine changes

Sciatica in Ayurveda is termed as Gridhrasi, in which the person affected with this disease, walks like vulture, hence the name. It is one of the Vata Vyadhi explained in Ayurveda. Sciatic Nerve Know about Sciatic Nerve: It is the largest single nerve in the body. It starts by branching out the spine in the lower back and then innervates whole of the lower limb till foot. Sciatica symptoms occur when the large sciatica nerve is irritated or compressed at or near its point of origin. Causes: 1. Most oftenly due to lumbar disc prolapse. 2. Spinal stenosis-abnormal narrowing of spinal cord. 3. Injury to the vertebral column. 4. Various tumors of spinal cord. 5. Rheumatoid Arthritis. 6. Tuberculosis. 7. Spondylolisthesis. 8. Disorders of pelvis 9. Pregnancy. 10. Due to heavy weight lifting. Symptoms: 1. Severe pain along the root of sciatic nerve, radiating down to the back of the leg to the knee and towards foot. The pain is associated with burning, ting

Shirodhara is an amazing Ayurveda therapy or procedure that helps in relaxation and rejuvenation of both body and mind, where a stream of warm medicated oils or herbal decoction are poured on the forehead and head continuously for a stipulated amount of time. Duration : 45-60 mins Course of treatment : 7 days to 21 days. Benifits : Reduces stress and nervous tension. Calms body and mind. Nourishes and rejuvenates the body. Induces good and sound sleep. Improves memory and concentration power. Nourishes hair and scalp. Regulates mood and depression disorders. Strengthens the central nervous system. Indication:  Migraine, Insomnia, Sinusitis, Grey hair, Depression, Vertigo, Paralysis, Hair fall, Memory loss etc

Podikizhi is an ancient Ayurvedic technique of fomentation.Hot fomentation is given with help of bundle (potali) of medicinal herbs/powders. Podikizhi gives a long lasting relief from pain, stiffness, swelling and other complaints associated with bones and joints. Duration: 30-60 mins. Course of treatment: 7 days to max 3 weeks. Benifits : Strengthens and rejuvenates joints, muscles and soft tissue. Increases peripheral blood circulation. Gives relief from pain, swelling and stiffness. The cellular metabolism improves and body feels light and energetic. Indication: Osteoarthritis Sciatica Rheumatoid Arthritis Gout Lower back pain Obesity Cervical spondylosis Lumbar spondylosis Frozen shoulder Paralysis and other neurological diseases Body rejuvenation and relaxation.

Migraine in Ayurveda  is known as Anantavarta,  while headache as Shirashula. There are many forms of headache and  migraine is  one of its predominant types. Migraine is a neurological disorder i,e. it is caused in the nervous system of the body. Symptoms: Migraine is characterized by convulsions, painful and recurring in nature. Headache affects one half of the head, from moderate to severe. Extreme case symptoms are nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, sound and smell. Person may  not experience any headache between two bouts, but can experience nose congestion and head heaviness. Causes: Migraines are caused due to mixture of environmental and genetic factors. The primary cause are excessive tension, anxiety and worry. The abrupt cause is due to prolonged exposure of crown to extreme climates. A list of the common triggering factors for migraine is given below. ACTIVITIES: Psychological- stress, anger, depression and conflict. Excessive relaxati

What is Lipoma? A lipoma is a benign tumor composed of fatty tissue that get accumulated between the skin and the muscle layer. They are made up of adipose tissue, which are non cancerous and harmless to the body. Lipomas usually found on neck, chest, upper arms, upper thighs, armpits and torso, but they can occur almost anywhere in the body. These fatty lumps can be single or multiple and easily visible. They are round, soft, lobular and movable in nature. Causes The cause for lipoma is unknown but it tends to run in families, so genetic factor likely play a role in their development. Symtoms Lipomas can measure about 2 cm and can grow upto 6 cm, sometimes even upto 10 cm long. Round, soft, movable and are of rubber consistency. Painless, unless lump formed over the blood vessels. Treatment Plan Lipomas are formed due to significant derangement of Kapha dosha in the body and so the bulged mass is formed due to fat deposition. Nidan Parivarjan: To