KATI BASTI

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Katibasti is a special type of low back therapy or lumbar therapy. The word kati stands for low back or waist and basti ,for containing or retaining something inside. Katibasti is an ayurvedic lumbo-sacral rejuvenation therapy using hot oil or herbal decoctions.nowadays due to sedentary profession, we face lower back pain or spasm it profession, driving profession like courier, uber, etc are more prone to lower back-related problems. Kati basti is one of the best treatments for the lower back.

Procedure

  • A dough is prepared out of black gram flour or whole wheat flour and water.
  • Medicated oil or herbs for decoction is selected depending on the bodily constitution and the state of the humors (Doshas) of the person.
  • The person is made to lie face down on the Massage Table (Droni).
  • The dough is made into a ring of four to five inches in diameter which is placed over the lumbo-sacral area of spine.
  • After it is glued with some water to make it leakproof, lukewarm medicated oil or herbal decoction is slowly poured into it. When this cools down it is squeezed out and replaced with more warm one.

BENEFITS AND INDICATION

  • Pacifies VataDosha
  • Reduces pain and inflammation
  • Deeply purifies and improves blood circulation around lumbosacral area
  • Removes rigidity and spasm of muscles around lumbosacral region
  • Nourishes and strengthens the bones, connective tissues, ligaments, nerves, muscles of the lumbo sacral region
  • Lubricates the joints
  • Sooth Pain in Lower Back & Limbs. The herbal oil penetrates deeply into the muscles and helps address pain in the lower back.
  • Enhances Blood Supply
  • Improves movements.
  • sciatica
  • Relieves stiffness in lower back & limbs
  • Strengthens lower back
  • Soothes nerves
  • Muscles spasm
  • Lower back pain .
  • Sciatica
  • Stiffness
  • Slips disc .
  • Disc bulge.