Ayurveda is the ancient science of life that focuses on achieving balance and harmony within the body, mind, and spirit. By understanding your unique constitution or dosha, Ayurveda offers personalized approaches to wellness, including herbal remedies, nutrition, yoga, and lifestyle practices.
Kati Basti is a specialized Ayurvedic therapy that focuses on relieving lower back pain, stiffness, and spinal disorders through the use of warm, medicated herbal oil. The word “Kati” refers to the lower back or lumbar region, and “Basti” means a reservoir or retention. In this treatment, a dam made of black gram dough is placed around the lower back area and filled with warm, healing oil.
The retained warmth of the oil deeply penetrates the muscles, tissues, and joints, helping to reduce inflammation, nourish the nerves, and promote flexibility. It’s particularly effective for conditions like sciatica, lumbago, disc issues, muscular tension, and chronic lower back pain.
Provides relief from lower back pain, stiffness, and discomfort
Eases sciatica and disc-related problems
Improves mobility and flexibility in the lower spine
Strengthens spinal muscles and joints
Helps reduce inflammation and nerve compression
Promotes deep relaxation and stress relief
Enhances blood flow to the affected area for faster healing
Kati Basti can offer significant pain relief and improved mobility even after a few sessions. However, the permanence of results depends on the underlying cause, lifestyle habits, and regularity of treatment.
For lasting effects:
Follow up with therapeutic yoga or physiotherapy
Avoid heavy lifting and poor posture
Adopt an Ayurvedic lifestyle including diet and daily routines
Continue periodic Kati Basti sessions as preventive care
When combined with diet, exercise, and Ayurvedic guidance, Kati Basti becomes a powerful, non-invasive solution for chronic back issues and spinal care.