I have a lumber spondylosis. What is the remedy to heal from it?

Hello,

Lumbar spondylosis is wear and tear of the spinal cord and it increases as the age increases. It usually doesn't show any symptoms But it can associated with pain sometimes radiating to thighs and legs and muscular spasm or muscular weakness. It can be also associated with stiffness and pinning sensation as well.

Firstly i suggest making a regular yoga session atleast 30 min a day in the guidance of an expert yoga practitioner. Include asanas given in the following link along with spinal stretching postures as given below.

http://www.wellcure.com/questions-answers/895/suggest-yogasanas-exercise-s-for-sciatica-pain#answer7396

Secondly, i advise following a good lifestyle making changes in the diet and nutrition.

• Include wholesome food diet having high calcium, fibre and rice in proteins such as beans, green leafy vegetables like spinach, bitterguard, cucumber, beetroot, tomatoes, carrots, cabbage, radishes, cauliflower, drumsticks. Include amla, garlic water or green juice early in the morning and evening.

Third, massage the affected area with mustard oil mixed with camphor in it. Heat the mustard oil and add little amount of camphor in it, let it melt and apply on the painful area and massage for few minutes if possible. You can also use cold ice pack application on the affected area cover it with towel and let it sit for 5- 10 min.

Lastly, i advise you to correct your posture while sitting and lying down on bed as well. Don't use bouncy mattresses and heavy pillows should be avoided. Try to sleep on hard bed with firm mattress. Avoid long sitting habits and try to do little stretch after every one hour to release muscle tension and strain.

Thank you,

Dr. Ruchika Sharma

Read this article Can you make changes to relieve your cervical spondylitis

My mom had a similar issue which she absolutely reversed via lifestyle and exercises. She got it when she was quite stressed and hardpressed for time as a teacher and long-standing hrs and hand usage writing on boards. So good news is this can heal brilliantly. 

Lifestyle changes combined with the right food and exercises only work. People have also healed from slip discs.

Please remember that you may have got injured as a child and those bones may be weak too. You can’t blame your lifestyle issues on a weak bone. Yes, to balance the acidic body environment, blood can choose to target that area to leach calcium. 

With animal products like dairy, meat, eggs, fish in your meals, acidity in the body increases and the body will suck all the alkaline enzymes to maintain homeostasis.  

If high acidic foods (not coming under category of fruits, veg, veggies, greens majorly) are ingested, their ph is less than normal, the stomach does not need to make it acidic to process. The pancreas won’t produce the alkaline buffers to the blood to neutralise the acidity raised by the stomach. So this acidic food in its state reaches the next few levels like the duodenum which are not geared for this ph level and bile from liver and gallbladder is called to rescue this balance. As this bile continues to be overproduced, liver becomes tired. If liver and gallbladder are not in a good working condition, enough Bile is not made available in the duodenum, and this is how acidic food reaches the intestines. As liver weakens, the body cleaning is also compromised and blood continues to carry acidic toxins that have the liver could not manage and have reached the intestines where nutrients get absorbed. When the acidity in the blood goes up, the blood first uses of the alkaline buffers present in its blood plasma to bring the blood closer to an alkaline pH. Unfortunately because of the continuous supply of acidic foods to the body, the level of alkaline buffers is often very low. If the blood pH value falls below this range, then all the bodily fluids such as urine, lymphatic fluid, semen, Cerebrospinal fluids, saliva everything starts becoming acidic. This disrupts all the cellular function in the body and disturbs the balance. To prevent such a state of decline, the blood starts reducing its acidity by neutralising it with one of the most alkaline substance in the body that is calcium from the bones. So blood starts dissolving the calcium from the bones in its self to reach an ideal pH level. This is also called leaching of calcium. Blood is a supplier and also a retriever. It will choose parts of the bone where it can leach very quickly such as the ends of the bones. As it continues to do so, that part of the joint weakens and produces pain and inflammation. There will also be severe obstruction of blood flow, the viscosity of blood will be thicker. All these factors lead to the accumulation of toxins across the body.

Follow:

• High raw foods - Start with juices till 12, fruits greens for lunch, veggies post that for 10-15 days. Then add cooked gluten-free and oilfree for dinner.
• Respecting the circadian rhythm Circadian rhythm of the body
• Natural Hydration to ensure the body has enough to maintain homeostasis - 2-3 ltrs
• Enough exercise like yoga as possible 
• Breathing - Pranayam as possible 
• Mental poise - mental peace and positive thinking 
• Resting well - sleeping in time and following circadian rhythm 
• Experience natural elements - exposure to sun daily
• Not medicating the body to suppress any eliminations - are chemicals used to suppress natural elimination from body.
• Not overloading the body with toxic foods the body can’t recognise - things unnatural that we can’t chew and digest in its raw state. Man-made fake foods using Dairy, eggs, meat, fish, sugar, wheat, maida, refined oil, white rice, salty store-bought foods fried foods etc 
• Freeing the body off digestion every few days - fasting 
• Spending time Connecting with oneself in the form of meditation 
• Ensure that your bowel movements are regular
• Apply a cold wet towel and rest in the area of pain for 30 min 

Once u feel  better, following exercises must be done daily 6-7 time 

1 ) stand with feet apart but comfortably. You can sit if you cannot stand. Put pressure on the forehead with the palms backwards while the head is trying to lean fwd. similarly head leaning backwards while palms at the back of the head pushing fwd. 

2) relax and do some warm-ups with neck exercise like bending on all sides 12 counts 

3) shoulder rotations cw and acw 

3) apply cooling wet pack and relax 

Thanks let me know if you have any questions 

be blessed

Smitha Hemadri (Educator of natural healing practices)

हेलो जी,

कारण - लम्बर स्पोंडिलोसिस के सबसे आम कारणों में हैं -  विशिष्ट दक्षता का कार्य करने वाले व्यक्तियों जैसे कंप्यूटर के सम्मुख कार्य करने वाले या वाहन चलाने वालों में। बार-बार लगने वाली चोट या खिंचाव। 40 वर्ष से अधिक आयु के व्यक्तियों में रोग उत्पन्न होने की अधिक संभावना होती है। मुल रूप से लिवर के अस्वस्थ रहने से तंत्रिका दोष उत्पन्न होता है।

समाधान - खीरा + नीम के पत्ते का पेस्ट मेरुदंड वाले हिस्से पर रखें। 20मिनट तक रख कर साफ़ कर लें। सुर्य की रोशनी उसी जगह पर लगाएँ। दिन में दो बार तिल के तेल से घड़ी की सीधी दिशा (clockwise) में और घड़ी की उलटी दिशा (anti clockwise)में मालिश करें। नरम हाथों से बिल्कुल भी प्रेशर नहीं दें।आहार में परिवर्तन आयु के हिसाब से करना चाहिए। 9 साल के बाद दुध या दुध से बना सामान नहीं पचता है। 20 साल के बाद प्रोटीन के बाहरी स्रोतों से परहेज़ ज़रूरी है। 30 साल के बाद अनाज, तेल घी से परहेज़ ज़रूरी है और चीनी की ज़रूरत कभी नहीं है। उसके जगह सुखा फल लें। 

इस बीमारी का मूल कारण हाज़मा और क़ब्ज़ है।

जीवन शैली - शरीर पाँच तत्व से बना हुआ है प्रकृति की ही तरह।

आकाश, वायु, अग्नि, जल, पृथ्वी ये पाँच तत्व आपके शरीर में रोज़ खुराक की तरह जाना चाहिए।

पृथ्वी और शरीर का बनावट एक जैसा 70% पानी से भरा हुआ। पानी जो कि फल, सब्ज़ी से मिलता है।

1 आकाश तत्व- एक खाने से दूसरे खाने के बीच में विराम दें। रोज़ाना 15 घंटे का उपवास करें जैसे रात का भोजन 7 बजे तक कर लिया और सुबह का नाश्ता 9 बजे लें।

2 वायु तत्व- लंबा गहरा स्वाँस अंदर भरें और रुकें फिर पूरे तरीक़े से स्वाँस को ख़ाली करें रुकें फिर स्वाँस अंदर भरें ये एक चक्र हुआ। ऐसे 10 चक्र एक टाइम पर करना है। ये दिन में चार बार करें।

खुली हवा में बैठें या टहलें।

3 अग्नि तत्व- सूर्य उदय के एक घंटे बाद या सूर्य अस्त के एक घंटे पहले का धूप शरीर को ज़रूर लगाएँ। सर और आँख को किसी सूती कपड़े से ढक कर। जब भी लेंटे अपना दायाँ भाग ऊपर करके लेटें ताकि आपकी सूर्य नाड़ी सक्रिय रहे।

4 जल तत्व- खाना खाने से एक घंटे पहले नाभि के ऊपर गीला सूती कपड़ा लपेट कर रखें और खाना के 2 घंटे बाद भी ऐसा करें। 

मेरुदंड स्नान के लिए अगर टब ना हो तो एक मोटा तौलिया गीला कर लें बिना निचोरे उसको बिछा लें और अपने मेरुदंड को उस स्थान पर रखें।

मेरुदंड (स्पाइन) सीधा करके बैठें। हमेशा इस बात ध्यान रखें और हफ़्ते में 3 दिन मेरुदंड का स्नान करें। 

5 पृथ्वी- सब्ज़ी, सलाद, फल, मेवे, आपका मुख्य आहार होगा। आप सुबह सफ़ेद पेठे 20ग्राम पीस कर 100 ml पानी में मिला कर पीएँ। 2 घंटे बाद फल नाश्ते में लेना है।

दोपहर में 12 बजे फिर से इसी जूस को लें। इसके एक घंटे बाद खाना खाएँ।शाम को 5 बजे सफ़ेद पेठे (ashguard) 20 ग्राम पीस कर 100 ml पानी मिला। 2 घंटे तक कुछ ना लें। रात के सलाद में हरे पत्तेदार सब्ज़ी को डालें। कच्चा पपीता 50 ग्राम कद्दूकस करके डालें। कभी सीताफल ( yellow pumpkin)50 ग्राम ऐसे ही डालें। कभी सफ़ेद पेठा (ashgurad) 30 ग्राम कद्दूकस करके डालें। ऐसे ही ज़ूकीनी 50 ग्राम डालें। कद्दूकस करके डालें। ताज़ा नारियल पीस कर मिलाएँ। कभी काजू बादाम अखरोट मूँगफली भिगोए हुए पीस कर मिलाएँ। रात का खाना 8 बजे खाएँ।

लाल, हरा, पीला शिमला मिर्च 1/4 हिस्सा हर एक का मिलाएँ। इसे बिना नमक के खाएँ। नमक सेंधा ही प्रयोग करें। नमक की मात्रा dopahar के खाने में भी बहुत कम लें। सब्ज़ी पकने बाद उसमें नमक नमक पका कर या अधिक खाने से शरीर में (fluid)  की कमी हो जाती है। एक नियम हमेशा याद रखें ठोस (solid) खाने को चबा कर तरल (liquid) बना कर खाएँ। तरल (liquid) को मुँह में घूँट घूँट पीएँ। खाना ज़मीन पर बैठ कर खाएँ। खाते वक़्त ना तो बात करें और ना ही TV और mobile को देखें। ठोस (solid) भोजन के तुरंत बाद या बीच बीच में जूस या पानी ना लें। भोजन हो जाने के एक घंटे बाद तरल पदार्थ (liquid) ले सकते हैं।

ऐसा करने से हाज़मा कभी ख़राब नहीं होगा।

जानवरों से उपलब्ध होने वाले भोजन वर्जित हैं।

तेल, मसाला, और गेहूँ से परहेज़ करेंगे तो अच्छा होगा।

हफ़्ते में एक दिन उपवास करें। शाम तक केवल पानी लें, प्यास लगे तो ही पीएँ। शाम 5 बजे नारियल पानी और रात 8 बजे सलाद। 

धन्यवाद।

रूबी, Ruby

प्राकृतिक जीवनशैली शिक्षिका (Nature Cure Educator)

HELLO MADAM,

Lumbar spondylosis is nothing but the changes in the spinal region and it causes pain .it generally is a age-related disorder or it may be due to wrong sitting posture. Diet and physical exercise plays a very important role in lumbar spondylosis

always stick to a plant-based diet for optimum health and for the long term

consume fresh food and vegetables

fresh fruit juices like pineapple juice, orange juice

raw potato juice

consume ginger and soaked sesame seeds in early morning

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

yoga can help in reducing the pain and improving the strength of the spine. yogasanas like ardhachakrasana , sethubandahsana, bhujangasana help in it avoid front bending .alwyas practise yoga asanas under the guidance of qualified practitioners.

नमस्ते ,

लंबर स्पॉन्डिलाइटिस या कमर दर्द- उम्र के हिसाब से कशेरूका की हड्डियां एवं डिस्क कड़ी होती चली जाती है, अनियमित खानपान ,गलत दिनचर्या की वजह से पर्याप्त मात्रा में  कैल्शियम एवं विटामिन डी ना मिलने की वजह से कमर दर्द की समस्याएं पैदा हो जाती हैं।

प्रतिदिन रात्रि में 7 से 8 घंटे की नींद अवश्य लें इससेे शरीर की कोशिकाओं का निर्माण व मरम्मत होता है।

• प्रतिदिन सूर्योदय के पश्चात 45 मिनट धूप में व्यतीत करें, इससे शरीर को आवश्यक विटामिन डी की पूर्ति होती है, दर्द में आराम मिलता है।
• प्रतिदिन प्रातः गुनगुने पानी ,नींबू एवं शहद का सेवन करें इससे शहर से अशुद्धियां बाहर निकलती हैं प्रतिदिन मौसमी फल या हरी पत्ती दार सब्जियों के जूस का सेवन करें।
•  भोजन -80% मौसमी फल व हरी पत्तेदार सब्जियों से युक्त भोजन को खूब चबा चबाकर सेवन करें, इससे रक्त में अम्ल व क्षार का संतुलन बना रहता है, शरीर के सभी अंग सुचारू रूप से अपना कार्य करते हैं ।
• जल का सेवन- प्रतिदिन मिट्टी या तांबे के बर्तन में रखें जल का सेवन बैठकर धीरे-धीरे करें इससे शरीर को पर्याप्त मात्रा में जल की आपूर्ति होती है, डिस्क में नमी बनी रहती है।
• एक सूती कपड़ा ले लीजिए ,उसमें बालू, सेंधा नमक एवं सरसों को मिलाकर  पोटली बना लीजिए, तवे पर सरसों का तेल डालकर गर्म करें गरमा गरम पोटली से पूरे दर्द वाली जगह की सिकाई करें (अवधि 15 मिनट)

निषेध -जानवरों से प्राप्त भोज्य पदार्थ ,चीनी व चीनी से बने हुए उत्पाद, मैदे से बनी हुई चीजें, डिब्बाबंद पदार्थ, क्रोध ,ईर्ष्या ,चिंता ,तनाव ,रात्रि जागरण , आगे झुककर वजन समान उठाना,सोने से 2 घंटे पहले मोबाइल ,टेलीविजन ,कंप्यूटर का प्रयोग।

Hi there, 

Lumbar spondylosis is the degeneration of the lumbar vertebra, often described as degenerative arthritis of the spine. It is very common as the age progresses.

To begin with, go for a healthy diet pattern which includes fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

• Calcium and vitamin D rich diet such as dark leafy greens, soy, beans and lentils can help strengthen your back.

• An anti-inflammatory diet and omega 3 rich foods such as chia seeds, flax seeds, garlic and gingers should be included.

• Avoid lifting heavyweight as it will strain the back muscles and weakens the joints.

• Correcting the postures is very important. Wrong postures including sitting, standing or sleeping can worsen the conditions.

• Ice massage for 10-15 minutes can help reduce inflammation on the back. Apply ice directly or indirectly before starting any strengthening exercise.

• Heat application such as hot fomentation or moist heat for 5-10 minutes can help increase blood flow to the strained muscles and relief pain.

•Reducing weight is the best possible and precautionary measure in order to get relieve from back pain. It will reduce the burden on the back muscles and spine. Go for walking, jogging or brisk walk daily for at least 30-45 minutes.

• An exercise that strengthens the back muscles is very important. Any back stretching and strengthening exercises should be continued.

• Go for back strengthening yoga asana from a certified practitioner. Correct asana practices can help strengthen the back muscles and relieve back pain.