Ankylosing Spondylosis

WHAT IS ANKYLOSING SPONDYLOSIS ?

It is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints (where the spine meets the pelvis).it cause spinal bones to fuse (ankylosis) leading to stiffness and reduce its flexibility.

CAUSES:

• Genetic – HLA-B27 positive individuals at higher risk
• Family history of spondylo arthritis.
• Men (20-40years) more commonly affected.

SYMPTOMS:

• Chronic low back pain
• Morning stiffness
• Pain in buttocks/hips
• Loss of spinal flexibility
• Fatigue

HOW CAN NIRVANA HELP YOU TREAT ANKYLOSING SPONDYLOSIS:

We design a holistic treatment protocol that focuses upon overall healing of your body, your treatment plan can consist of

• HYDROTHERAPY:

• Hot Fomentation
• Steam bath
• Spinal bath for stiffness relief
• Warm baths with Epsom Salt

• NATUROPATHY:

• Mud packs – Reduce inflammation over the lower back and joints
• Massage therapy – Warm sesame oil + garlic+ turmeric to relax the muscles
• Hot mud application on intrascapular region.

• YOGA THERAPY:

• ASANAS: Bhujangasana, Makarasana, Tadasana, Setubandhasana

• DIET:

• Anti- inflammatory diet.
• INCLUDE -Turmeric, ginger, garlic, pineapple, flaxseeds, green leafy vegetables
• AVOID – Frozen foods, fried foods, processed foods,red meat, alcohol,sugars
• Hydrated well

• ACUPUNCTURE:

• Acupuncture -helps to reduce inflammation, pain, & improve blood circulation

• PHYSIOTHERAPY:

• Full body stretching, Joint movements
• Electrotherapy: IFT, ULTRASOUND