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Spinal Cord Disorder

Diseases Definition

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis causes joint inflammation and pain. It is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, which means that your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake. RA mainly affects joints in the hands, wrists, and knees.

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Naturopathy and Yoga

Yoga Massage Hydrotherapy Physiotherapy Diet Ayurveda Siddha
Loosening Exercises & Asanas

Standing Series: Tadasana, Ardhachakrasana, Uttitatrikonasana, Padahostasana, Parivritatrikonasa
Sitting Series: Vajrasana, Yogamudrasana, Pachimottanasana, Janusirshasana, Ustrasana
Supine Series: Crocodile posture, Sethubandasana, Powanmuktasana, Savasana
Prone Series: Salabasana, Bhujiangasana
Pranayama: Nadishuddh, Brahmari, Aumkara chanting
Back Massage + Fomentation

Mechanism:
Helps to improve blood circulation, relaxes muscles for an improved range of motion, and leads to increased endorphin levels.
Hot Mud Application & Fomentation

Mechanism:
Fomentation relieves muscle pain and spasms by increasing circulation. The elements in mud help rejuvenate tissue and joints, reducing pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Wood Exercise & Lumbar Traction

Mechanism:
Traction stretches the spine to relieve pressure on compressed nerves, treating back and neck pain.
Diet Example:

7:30-8:00 am - Idly + Chutney + Kasayam
11:30 am - Green Gram Sprouts + Sappota Juice
1-2 pm - Rice + Sambar Kolambu
7-8 pm - Dosa + Chutney + Kasayam

Mechanism:
Boosts immunity.
Janu Vasti, Pichu, Podikizhi

Mechanism:
Induces perspiration in the affected area, promoting waste elimination and balancing the three doshas. Improves blood circulation and treats injuries.
Herbal Powders:

Mooligai powder, Amukkura powder, Karpoora powder, Vishnu Chakkaram powder, Thamboolam powder, Vathakesari, Vallathi

Yoga Mechanism

  • Muscles get stretched and loosened up in areas where they were previously tense.
  • Yoga stretches may be enough for back pain related to stress or poor posture.
  • Yoga enhances both muscle tonicity and releases muscle tension.
  • Practicing yoga increases awareness of muscle use and joint position, helping to correct habitual posture patterns.
  • Yoga improves body awareness, pain acceptance, and coping strategies.
  • Yoga asanas, along with pranayama, correct vertebral curvatures, strengthen muscles, and support proper posture.