Backpain - equaliser between sexes

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Nowadays, back pain is a very common complaint a patient voices out.

While back pain was a speciality of menstruating ladies in old days,

now a days, all suffer. Of course ladies have their specific reasons

of back pain, which occur typically before start of menstrual period,

during period, during ovulation (rare), during third trimester of

pregnancy, after pregnancy due to adjustment of the system. In this

post, author will discuss about the reasons and treatments for back

pain, common to both seses.

 

Faults in the structure of vertebrae, arising out of mineral

deficiency, faulty diet, etc show up in pains in cervical, thoraic

and lumber regions also. But maximum patients experience pains in

lumber region, as this is the region which carries the weight of

entire upper body. Lumber vertebrae, the discs between them weaken

due to the tensions and strains/shocks on cells and ligaments around

these discs. The problems get accentuated by body weight, in case of

obese patients. The coolies and labourers who carry heavy weights on

head, shoulders who are subjected to more laod, pressure in lumber

region, suffer more from this ailment. Even computer data entry

operators, software experts who are offered revolving but inadequate

back support chairs have started suffering. If Monior is not at

convenient height, cervical sponiloytis is encountered.

 

Other reasons:

Swelling in Vertebrae

Displacement/misalignment in vertebrae

Reduced density of vertebrae, due to which they loose their

stiffness, become spongy (osteoporosis is the modern science term)

The cavitation in vertebrae

Slip-disc: the cartilage mislignment with vertebrae, their

displacement

Vetebrae T.B. or Cancer

Back pain is sometimes indicator of swelling of pancreas, ulcer,

cancer of digestive organs.

During childbirth or other surgery of organs in pelvis, if instead of

general ansthesia, local spinal epidurals are given, some people

suffer by back pain for a long time. They tend to have pains at the

same spot, during winter or monsoon days.

When sciatica nerve gets pressed in vertebrae as a result of

mislignment or slip-disc, the back pain is present in addition to

pains all along sciatica nerve, upto heel.

Back pain can also be due to rheumatism, wherein, the ama (undigested

food along with toxins generated therefrom) deposits on nerves in

vertebrae.

If there is no structural defect in spine, the constipation is a

major cause of back-pain. The accumulation of waste matter (fecal

mater) in the crevices of large intestine causes generation of toxins

(termed ama in ayurveda), which when circulate in blood, cause back

pain. If elimination is improved and colon cleared, back pain reduces

and vanishes in many cases. Vaidyas should first investigate this

possibility, as this is easiest way to eliminate one possible cause.

 

When a person looses dhatus, the space created by dhatus is taken by

Vata. The weakness which results due to loss of dhatus, causes

vitiation of vata, which shows up its presence in back pain. Loss of blood in

menstruation, and inadequate rest due to modern lifestyle is one exmple, which

causes Vata unbalance.

 

Similar to swellings, back pain is not a special disease, but it is a

symptom, pointing to many reasons. Taking a pain killer may give

temporary relief, but does not eliminate the root of the problem.

Hence after some time, the pain will return.

 

Let us see some ayurvedic approaches which can hit the root of the

problem.

 

Cow-urine distillates:

This author has provided the information on Panch Gayma medicines in

various earlier posts. The mixture of cow urine and castor oil was

proposed as one very effective remedy for sciaatiaca pain. For spinal

pains, especially in lumber region, massage for a few minutes in

painful regions by cow urine distillate provides immediate relief.

Distillate has sharp penetrating power. It provides relief for one or

two days, almost equivalent to steroidal pain killers, without their

side effects. The cow urine as well as human urine having micro-

steroids was brought in earlier posts. The distillate can be applied

even three to four times during a day, if acute pain exists. Cow

urine distillate is available in almost all towns in North India,

Maharashtra, Gujarat. Thanks to Aasaram Bapu, Ramdev Maharaj and

several prominent Vaidyas who are proposing these medicines. When

sciatica nerve pains, pain exists in knees or ligaments, heel pains,

in all these cases mixture of cow urine distillate and castor oil in

the ratio 2:1 can be taken empty stomach early morning. The quantity

to start with should be 10 ml distillate and 5 ml castor oil.

Gradually increase tio double the dose. Only one dose per day

generally suffices. If fresh cow urine is available, start with 5 ml

only (after starining it with muslin cloth) and reach 10-15 ml in a

month's time.

 

Cow happens to be at root of several remedies in ayurveda. Thus

several herbs are boiled with butter, or mixed with milk when making

curd. The resulting ghee (ghrutam as termed in ayurveda) imbibes the

medical qualities of herbs, and such a ghee assumes high penetration

power, as medicine now exists in micro form. Ghrutam therapy is

highly used by Vaidyas to treat problems of glands and central

nervous system (Vatic problems). In case of back pain, Panchtikta

Ghrutam, Shatawari Ghrutam, Khadir Ghrutam are used depending on

individual doshas. When using Ghrutams, remember that time period can

range from six months to a year, depending on how long the pains

exist and how serious the problem. But since the Ghrutams reach the

nerves, the cure is slow but sure.

 

When reason for back pain is traced to loss of dhatus, dhatu builder

medicines such as Amalki Rasyana, Rasayan Churna, Chandraprabha Vati,

Shilajit Rasayan, Chyavan Prasha can be suggested depending on the

season of the year, patients capacity (both constitution, strength

and financial, since some medicines in this range are expensive).

Rasyana means the medicine or agent which helps making `Rasa" and

causes its `ayana' means `Vahana' or 'transport' to cells. When

taking such medicines, which have added agents such

as `Makardhwaj', `Saffron', Gold, etc take them under supervison of

an experienced person.

 

Shilajit Rasayana, or Jivit Pradavati is another name, is a widely

used formulation. It is made by adding Guggulu, Shilajit and Giloy

(Amruta) herb. This cleans the microchannels (Strotas) so that cells

build up efficiently. It takes care of Urin Tract Infection, Prostate

enlargement, reduces pressure on sciatica nerve, helps in swellin in

and around vertebrae, sponilytis, removes ama deposits from spinal

nerves. Helps in balancing vitiated vata (rheumatism). Take two

tablets with warm water or milk, three times a day.

 

Several more specific formulations are listed in Yogarantnakara,

Shargandhar Sanhita, Bharat Bhaisyaja Ratnakar etc. Even before

using any medicine, Panch Karma or detoxification approach of

ayurveda can be explored. Ayurveda can certainly improve quality of

life. For proper diagnosis and lifestyle

modification/purification/medicine approach, consulting nearest

ayurvedist is the best recommendation that can be given at the end of

this post.

 

Dr Bhate

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Dr Bhate

 

The cow is regarded as a very sacred animal in India. This is both for its

nature as well as utility. I am also aware of the need for preserving energy.

 

I wish to narrate a personal experience here. My Guruji wanted me to remain a

celibate but the passions were too strong for me for I was hardly out of my

teens at that time. I requested him for permission to marry. He willingly agreed

while telling me that I would soon meet a lady who would not be too much of a

bother for me. Surely enough I met Dory who is a RN. Her duties take her away

from town most of the time but we both are very happy and have more time for

understanding each other and adjusting accordingly. I have realised that control

is the key to a meaningful life.

 

 

Thank you for the message. Does osteoporosis also have a link to what you have

written?

 

Bob.

 

 

Shirish Bhate <shirishbhate wrote:

When a person looses dhatus, the space created by dhatus is taken by

Vata. The weakness which results due to loss of dhatus, causes

vitiation of vata, which shows up its presence in back pain. Loss of blood in

menstruation, and inadequate rest due to modern lifestyle is one exmple, which

causes Vata unbalance.

 

Cow-urine distillates:

The mixture of cow urine and castor oil was

proposed as one very effective remedy for sciaatiaca pain.