Kati basti (Oil retention therapy for painful back)

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Kati basti (Oil retention therapy for painful back)

Description
Kati means back and basti means retention of oil. Kativasti is a specialized Ayurvedic therapy designed to provide targeted relief for back pain and promote overall spine health.

Janu means knee and basti means retention of oil.

 

How is it done?
During this treatment, a well of green gram flour dough (basti) is formed on the lower back (kati) to retain a potent, nourishing, and anti-inflammatory oil for transdermal absorption.

 

How does it work?
The retention of oil on the targeted area allows for transdermal (through the skin) absorption of the oil and essence of herbs, improving blood circulation to the lower back and spine. The oil is processed with very potent herbs with nourishing, anti-inflammatory, and muscle relaxant properties. It also enhances the strength of the ligaments and muscles in that area.

 

What are the different types of oil used for Kati basti?
  • Murivenna
  • Kottamchukadi
  • Valiye Narayan

 

Key benefits:
  • Relieves back pain: Offers targeted relief by addressing the root cause of discomfort and promoting natural healing.
  • Increases mobility: Improves range of motion and helps to ease stiffness and improve overall mobility.
  • Strengthens muscles: Strengthens the accessory spinal muscles.
  • Excellent for chronic conditions: Kativasti is highly beneficial for conditions such as degenerative disc disease, lumbago, lumbar spondylosis, sciatica, and slipped discs.

 

Janu basti is indicated to whom?
  • For treatment:
    • Slip disc (highly recommended)
    • Sciatica
    • Spondylosis
  • For wellness:
    • Back pain
    • Chronic back pain

 

Recommended No. of Session:
10 sessions to experience the maximum benefits from this therapy.
Duration of each session
60 minutes

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