Pain is defined as an unpleasant sensory or emotional experience associated with actual , potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage. (Ref. International association for the study of Pain) .
And how do WE treat this pain???? Just pop some pill into mouth. Because we want some fast results. And This mentality of masses has been the strongest USP for “Painkiller” medicines. No one is even bothered to think about the contents or molecular structure of such medicines. Let's take a Pop Quiz…
Which Painkillers do you use??How many of you know chemical composition of medicines which you pop as a painkiller ?? How these molecules work?? What are proper doses and how many follow it? What is overdose?? What are side effects of such medicines ??
These are very serious questions concerning your life. Popping pills without proper prescription can be hazardous to Health and can even be life threatening. Has anyone given it a thought?? One must seek some alternate options to treat pain.
Normally we try to suppress sensation of pain by popping up some painkillers which actually stop sensory signals of pain to reach our brain and make us feel relieved, but suppression of pain and treating pain are two different things. These painkillers also have various side effects on our body like hyperacidity, Hepatotoxicity (liver damage), Reno toxicity(damage to kidneys). Hence it is advised to take painkillers when it is an ‘Absolute Necessity’ And under doctor's supervision only
Have we ever considered any other options which offer to treat pain and it's root cause excellently. Ayurveda has many solutions by which we can manage pain effectively.
These are very serious questions concerning your life. Popping pills without proper prescription can be hazardous to Health and can even be life threatening. Has anyone given it a thought?? One must seek some alternate options to treat pain.
Normally we try to suppress sensation of pain by popping up some painkillers which actually stop sensory signals of pain to reach our brain and make us feel relieved, but suppression of pain and treating pain are two different things. These painkillers also have various side effects on our body like hyperacidity, Hepatotoxicity (liver damage), Reno toxicity(damage to kidneys). Hence it is advised to take painkillers when it is an ‘Absolute Necessity’ And under doctor's supervision only
Have we ever considered any other options which offer to treat pain and it's root cause excellently. Ayurveda has many solutions by which we can manage pain effectively.
Ayurveda science explains,
Ayurveda have described pain under three subcategories , depending on Dosha involved Such as
Vataj (Vata predominance) -
Vataj (Vata predominance) -
- Toda
- Bheda
- Taadan
- Chhedana
- Aayamana
- Manthana
- Vikshepana
- Chumchumayana
- Nirdahan
- Avabhanjana
- Sphotana
- Didaran
- Utpatana
- Kampana
- Vishleshan
- Vikirana
- Sthambhana
- Puran
- Aakunchana
- Ankushika
Pittaja (Pitta predominance)
- Osha
- Chosha
- Paridaah
- Dhumayana
Kaphaja ( Kapha Predominance)
- Kandu
- Gurutwa
- Suptata
- Upadeha
- Stabdhata
- Shaitya
This is a collection of various pain sensations as per definition of pain and it has been collected and listed with very minute details in order to give proper diagnosis and its Association with Dosha.
Treatment of Pain
Snehanam ( Oleation ) - It includes massage to the whole body or an affected part with various medicated oils and Ghee. Type of medicated oil/ghee and procedure of Oletion depends on the disorder and type of pain.
Various types like Sarvang-Ekang Snehan , Karnapooran , Akshitarpan, Katibasti, Manybasti, Hrudbasti, Shirodhara are used to treat knee pain,back pain,arthritic pain,headaches, earache, eye disorders , palpitations or arrhythmic heart conditions.
Snehanam ( Oleation ) - It includes massage to the whole body or an affected part with various medicated oils and Ghee. Type of medicated oil/ghee and procedure of Oletion depends on the disorder and type of pain.
Various types like Sarvang-Ekang Snehan , Karnapooran , Akshitarpan, Katibasti, Manybasti, Hrudbasti, Shirodhara are used to treat knee pain,back pain,arthritic pain,headaches, earache, eye disorders , palpitations or arrhythmic heart conditions.
Snehana procedures at Samanwaya ayurvedic and panchakarma clinic
Swedanam ( Hot Fomentation) -
Snehana is usually followed by Swedana. It means to sweat or to perspire. For this either dry or wet ingredients are used to create heat and make body sweat. So swedana is the process of inducing sweat either with the help of steam, generated from medicated herbal decoctions or by using pottali which contains dry powders,hot rice boluses or by Lepas.
(Lepas procedure at Samanwaya ayurvedic and panchakarma clinic)
Herbal decoctions are used in generalised body pain,spinal pain. Pinda swedan (Rice boluses) is used for localized specific tissue injury. And Churna Pottali is used for rheumatism,ankylosing spondylosis etc.
Basti (Medicated enemas) - it is used as an internal treatment for pain management. Various combinations of decoctions,oils,ghee,honey,milk are used as per pain and disease. It is generally performed for 8/16/21 days.
Nasya ( medicated nasal drops) - medicated nasal drops are used to treat 'Urdhva jatrugat vikara’ ie supraclavicular (above neck) disorders. Which mainly includes diseases of head ,neck, ear,throat and eyes. We use various oils, juices,milks,ghee,kwath, powders as per type of pain.
Raktamokshana (Blood letting) - this procedure is done to treat pain caused by haematomas or by toxic blood. It is usually done by Leeches, suction,Venepuncture and by trained doctor only.
Agnikarma - Agnikarma is very useful technique in order to treat local acute pain. eg various joint pain,headache, cervical pain, foot corn, calcaneal sour are treated with this procedure.
All these treatments are used to treat pain and do not have any harmful side effects. But it is very important to know that All of these procedures require thorough knowledge of anatomy and ayurvedic marma therapy. Hence it must be performed by Ayurvedic Vaidya only.
P.S. - To read this article in Marathi, click on the link given below,
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P.S. - To read this article in Marathi, click on the link given below,
https://samanwayayurved.blogspot.in/2014/12/blog-post.html?m=1