Kati Basti (Lower Back Therapy)
Kati in Sanskrit implies the waist region in our body and Basti means ‘that which can hold or retain‘.
In Kati Basti, warm oil is kept at the kati Pradesh, ie, the waist region for a prescribed time. While the patient lies in a prone position the kati pradesh is encircled with thick black gram paste for retention of the oil. It acts astonishingly as it is applied at the site of the lesion. This procedure can also be performed in other areas like cervical region, knee, chest, etc., and named accordingly. It is a Samana procedure, which means kati vasti is a type of palliative procedure.
Relieve lower back pain and stiffness with Kati Basti, a localized warm oil treatment that brings relief and comfort.
How does Kativasti help relieve pain?
As we have already read that there is an application of oil that is heated, and the oil and heat have a pacifying action. The heat alleviates pain and reduces swelling and the oil remarkably reduces stiffness through its smoothening action. Both of these factors aid in the alleviation of disease conditions.
Ailments which can be treated with Kativasti?
As the name suggests, Kati Basti is applied in the kati region, ie, the waist. Therefore naturally ailments of the back and spine are indicated in this treatment. Especially in cases like intervertebral disc prolapse, lumbar spondylosis, spina bifida, sacro – iliac joint disorders, etc. Sciatica, a condition that has an increasing rate of incidence in modern times, is also indicated In Kati Basti. But in cases like fractures and dislocations, this therapy is vehemently avoided.
Duration:
30 minutes- 1 hour. Usually, it is done in one week.
Benefits of Kati Basti
As this procedure is specifically designed for the waist region, it strengthens this part of the body. The spine, back muscles, and nerves are rejuvenated, reducing all kinds of pain, stiffness, and rigidity in this area and enhancing blood circulation. Just like any Ayurvedic treatment, kati Basti is a solution to innumerable conditions and produces remarkable effects.