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Muscle cramps

Muscle cramps Treatment in KPHB Hyderabad. Muscle cramps, a widespread occurrence cutting across gender, geographic regions, dietary habits, and work schedules, are a shared experience for many individuals. Those who partake in prolonged walks, stand for extended periods, or engage in frequent leg or muscle exercises are particularly prone to experiencing cramps. Despite muscle cramps not posing a life-threatening risk, their presence can significantly disrupt daily routines and impede work activities. In addressing these concerns, Ayurvedic medicine emerges as an effective solution for muscle pain, offering relief, especially in severe cases. The holistic approach of Ayurveda not only targets the symptoms but also delves into the root causes, promoting overall well-being and preventing the recurrence of muscle cramps. Incorporating natural remedies, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle modifications, Ayurvedic treatments aim to restore balance to the body, providing long-term relief from the discomfort associated with muscle cramps.

What are Muscle cramps?

In Ayurveda, muscular cramps and spasms are comprehensively understood through the concepts of Mamsagata Vata and Mamsasthita/Mamsasthayi Vata/Mamsashrita Vata conditions. These conditions are attributed to prolonged factors that provoke Vata dosha, including dietary habits, medication, age, cold geographical areas, and cold seasons, among others. As Vata becomes vitiated, it takes refuge in debilitated muscles, subsequently affecting the Kapha dosha. This process results in a painful condition accompanied by spasms or bulging due to the decline in muscular strength. Consequently, Ayurveda terms this condition as Mamsagata Vata, and depending on the predominant location of the affected Mamsa, the term ‘Pindikodveshtana’ is also employed to describe this phenomenon. This comprehensive understanding in Ayurveda allows for targeted and holistic approaches in the treatment and management of muscular cramps and spasms.

Muscle Cramps

muscle cramps treatment in kphb hyderabad

What are the common causes of Muscle Cramps?

Muscle cramps are common among people, regardless of gender, geographic region, type of food or work schedule. Those who engage in long walks, stand for extended periods or exercise their legs or other muscles more frequently are more likely to experience cramps.

Even though muscle cramps are not life-threatening, they can hinder your routine and interfere with your work. Ayurvedic medicine for muscle pain is a treatment for muscle cramps that can provide relief in severe cases.

Common causative factors for muscle cramps:

  • The presentation may vary from mild twitching to excruciating pain. Forearm, Thigh, Abdominal wall, Arms, Flanks, Jaw etc
  • Abrupt onset of pain in the localized muscular area
  • Fatigue
  • Inability to do the proper and routine muscular actions
  • Bulging lump etc
  • Common lesions of Muscle cramps
  • Forearm, Thigh, Abdominal wall, Arms, Flanks, Jaw etc

Clinical features of muscle cramps:

  • Dehydration – Lack of sufficient body fluids/water.
  • Imbalance of electrolytes (calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium etc.)
  • Muscle strain/ overexertion
  • Poor circulation
  • Wrong shoes/tight wears
  • Uninterrupted monotonous work
  • Stable position for a prolonged period etc.

Ayurvedic Remedies for Muscle Cramps

Muscular cramps Remedies:

Vata-pacifying measures are undertaken to calm the excessive movement of the Kapha dosha. As the Kapha kshaya is also found even though not directly contributing to the causation of this complaint, effort should be carried out to give strength to the muscular tissue, which is the Ashraya (site) of Kapha. Pitta dosha can be alleviated by the Manda (slow) and sthira (stable) drug substances, while Rasayana is most appropriate for all the aforementioned therapeutics.

Beneficial Ayurvedic medicine for Muscle cramps:

  • Bala-Sida cordifoila
  • Amalaki-Gooseberry-Emblica Officinalis
  • Kooshmanda-Ash gourd-Benincasa hispida
  • Shunthi-Dry ginger-Zingiber officinale
  • Rasna-Pluchea lanceolata
  • Kashmiri-Gmelina Arborea
  • Gokshura-Tribulus terrestris etc

Formulations of choice in Muscular spasms/Cramps:

  • For external application
  • Lakshadi taila
  • Ashwagandha Bala lakshadi taila
  • Ksheerabala taila
  • Maha Narayana taila
  • Masha taila
  • Mahamasha taila etc

How to use Ayurvedic oil for muscle cramps:

Any of the above oils are warmed slightly to just above room temperature. Then, gently rubbed over the cramped area for 5 minutes. If required, gentle steam therapy is administered.

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