Spine & joint diseases

A joint is where two or more bones come together, like the knee, hip, elbow, or shoulder. Joints can be damaged by many types of injuries or diseases. Arthritis is a general term for conditions that affect the joints and surrounding tissues. Two common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Degenerative joint disease, which is also referred to as osteoarthritis (OA), is a common "wear and tear" disease that occurs when the cartilage that serves as a cushion in the joints deteriorates. This condition can affect any joint but is most common in knees, hands, hips, and spine.Spinal cord in the body constitutes vertebral column, spinal bones & nerves. Some common diseases include Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease, Cervical Disc Herniation, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Stenosis, Compression Fractures, Degenerative Spondylolisthesis, Low Back Sprains and Strains, Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease, Lumbar Disc Herniation, Lumbar Stenosis, Neck Sprain etc.

According to Ayurveda, vata is the governing factor in the maintenance of equilibrium in the universe as well as in the body. As age advances, the influence of VataDosha progresses, resulting in the process of gradual degeneration of the body. Sandhigatavata (osteoarthritis) is one of the consequences of this process, which is common in the elderly people. This is one of the major causes of chronic disability, affecting the quality of life.