Arthritis / Pain Management Program
Pain relief is a “Joint” effort
We at Agni, being experts in Arthritis Management, realize that pain is a highly subjective experience of mind and body. We identify the root cause of pain and plan a unique customized treatment strategies to help you heal painful conditions like Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Spondylosis, Ankylosing Spondylosis, Low back pain, Frozen shoulder, Sciatica, Migraine etc. Our tailor-made line of treatments include various types of therapies like abhyangam, potali massages, vasti(enema), and lepas curated according to your condition and severity. And you returnwith stronger and more supportive muscles and joints.
What Is Arthritis?
Arthritis is an inflammation of joints. It can affect one joint or multiple joints. There are several types of arthritis, with different causes and symptoms.
Types of Arthritis
Inflammatory Arthritis
These types involve an overactive immune system attacking the joints.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Autoimmune disease
- Affects small joints (hands, wrists)
- Can cause fatigue, fever, and systemic symptoms
- Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
- Linked with psoriasis (a skin condition)
- Can affect skin, joints, and nails
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Affects the spine and sacroiliac joints
- Can lead to fusion of the spine
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
- Affects children under 16
- Multiple subtypes based on number of joints involved
Degenerative Arthritis (Wear & Tear)
These are mechanical in nature and tend to come with age or overuse.
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Most common type
- Cartilage wears away over time
- Common in knees, hips, hands
Infectious Arthritis
Caused by an infection that enters the joint.
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial infection, often in one joint
- Sudden pain, redness, fever
- Viral Arthritis
- Caused by viruses like hepatitis, rubella, or parvovirus
Metabolic Arthritis
Due to abnormal metabolism causing crystal buildup in joints.
- Gout
- Caused by uric acid crystals
- Sudden, severe pain (often in big toe)
- Pseudogout (Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease – CPPD)
- Calcium crystals instead of uric acid
- Similar symptoms to gout
Symptoms of Arthritis
The most common symptoms of arthritis include joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. The range of motion decreases, and redness of skin around the joint may be experienced. The symptoms are worse in the morning.
Tenderness of the inflamed joint can be present with or without pain. When the large joints are involved, such as the knee, there can be loss of cartilages with limitation of motion from the joint damage.
When arthritis affects the small joints in fingers, there can be bone growth and loss of hand grip.
Arthritis of weight-bearing joints can lead to difficulty in walking.
Symptoms in some patients with certain forms of arthritis can also include.
- Fever
- Gland swelling
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
Causes of Arthritis
- Cartilage is a firm but flexible connective tissue in your joints. It protects the joints by absorbing the pressure and shock created when you move and put stress on them. A reduction in the normal amount of this cartilage tissue cause some forms of arthritis.
- Normal wear and tear causes osteoarthritis, one of the most common forms of arthritis. An infection or injury to the joints can exacerbate this natural breakdown of cartilage tissue.
How is arthritis diagnosed?
Physical examinations to check the fluid around the joints (warm or red joints) and range of motion in the joints.
Blood tests that check for specific types of antibodies like anti-ccp (anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide), rf (rheumatoid factor) and ana (antinuclear antibody) are also common diagnostic tests.
Physicians commonly use imaging scans such as x-ray, mri and ct scans to produce an image of bones and cartilage. This is also to rule out other causes of symptoms, such as bone spurs.
Risk Factors for Arthritis
- Family – History Some types of arthritis run in families, so you may be more likely to develop arthritis if parents or siblings have the disorder.
- Age – The risk of many types of arthritis including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gouty arthritis increases with age
- Your sex – Women are more likely than men to develop rheumatoid arthritis, while most of the people who have gouty arthritis are men.
- Previous joint injury People who have injured a joint are more likely to develop arthritis in joints.
Obesity – Carrying excess pounds puts stress on joints particularly on your knees, hips and spine
Ayurvedic Management For Arthritis
Arthritis in Ayurveda is primarily seen as a Vata disorder, often complicated by Ama (toxins) and imbalanced Kapha or Pitta. At Agni Ayurvedic Village, we offer a personalized and holistic approach to relieve pain, restore mobility, and rejuvenate joints naturally.
3-Step Healing Protocol
- Detox & Balance Digestion (Ama Pachana & Agni Deepana)
- Herbal decoctions to remove toxins and boost metabolism
- Remedies: Trikatu, Guduchi, Hingwashtak Churna
- Panchakarma Therapies (Deep Body Detox)
- Abhyanga & Swedana – Herbal oil massage & steam
- Virechana – Gentle cleansing for inflammation
- Basti (Enema Therapy) – Signature treatment for Vata and joint issues
- Strengthen & Rejuvenate (Brimhana & Rasayana)
- Joint-nourishing oils and rejuvenating herbs
- Ashwagandha, Shilajit, Kaishora Guggulu, Yogaraj Guggulu
Local Therapies
- Janu Basti / Kati Basti – Warm oil therapy for knees and back
- Lepa / Upanaha – Herbal pastes and poultices for pain and swelling
Diet & Lifestyle
- Warm, freshly cooked meals
- Avoid curd, cold drinks, fried and fermented foods
- Gentle yoga, self-oil massage, and daily routines for joint health
Arthritis Treatment at Agni Ayurvedic Village
- At Agni, we strictly follow the principles of Ayurveda and customize the therapies considering the severity (mild, moderate, severe) of the disease and the condition of the sufferer. The medicines and therapies are fixed after individual consultation through deep listening, understanding the need and analyzing the root cause. We restore the total quality of life by relieving the difficulties.
- We at Agni, being experts in arthritis management, realize pain is a highly subjective mind and body experience.
- We incorporate different diagnostic methodologies in identifying the root cause of pain and plan unique customized treatment strategies to eliminate the causes.
