Janudhara-Januvasti
Janu Vasti and Janu Dhara are specialized ayurvedic treatments to relieve the knee pain by strengthening the knee muscles and joints.
Januvasti involves retention of warm medicated oil over the Knee region for certain period and Janudhara is pouring warm medicated oil over knees continuously for certain period. The ayurvedic oils and medicines for the treatment will be selected based on the patient and the condition. These procedures are unique, which comprises both snehana (oleation) and swedana (hot fomentation).
Knee pain is one of the common health issues. There are many conditions which produce knee pain and stiffness which disturbs our day to day activities. Knee pain is often associated with stiffness, swelling, and limitation of movements. Degeneration, inflammation, bursitis, tendinitis, and injury are the most common causes of knee pain. Janu dhara/ Januvasti are rejuvenating and strengthening treatments for knee joints. They strengthen the knee joints, improves mobility, Soothes the nerves supplying the knee joint and the surrounding structures, Enhances blood circulation around the knee joint and soft tissues around. Treatment also helps in lubrication of joint. Janudhara/ Januvasti can be beneficial in pains, sprains, ligament tear, sports injury, arthritis etc.
