Common Causes of Ankylosing spondylosis
- Weak digestion leading to āma accumulation
- Genetic predisposition and autoimmune tendencies
- Sedentary lifestyle aggravating kapha and vāta
- Recurrent infections triggering joint inflammation
- Age-related degeneration of spinal tissues
Symptoms of Ankylosing spondylosis
- Chronic low back pain and stiffness
- Reduced flexibility in the spine and hips
- Pain easing with activity but worse at rest
- Fatigue and heaviness in the body
- Gradual stooping posture from spinal rigidity
Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Ankylosing spondylosis
- Pācana therapies to clear āma and toxins
- Basti treatments calming vāta imbalance
- Herbs like guggulu and shallaki reducing pain
- Abhyanga with warm oils improving mobility
- Yoga and prāṇāyāma maintaining spinal flexibility