Kati Basti (Vasti) is a traditional Ayurvedic treatment used for lower backache and disorders of lumbosacral region, including slip disc, lumbar spondylosis, sciatica, spinal problems etc.
Indications of Kati Basti
- Backache
- Backache in women
- Sciatica
- Intervertebral disc protrusion
- Lumbar spondylosis
- Lumbar spondylitis (Inflammation of lumber joints characterized by stiffness, tenderness and pain)
- Slip disc
- Degenerative disc disease
Benefits of Kati Basti
- It relieves tiredness of the back.
- The therapy enhances healing and recovery from the spinal problems.
- Warm oil used in kati basti increases blood flow to the affected area, which boosts natural body healing process.
- It reduces inflammation, swelling, tenderness of the affected area.
- Make your spine more healthy and flexible.
- Kati basti improves mobility of the spinal vertebrae.
- The skin absorbs the medicated oil used in the treatment. It benefits nourishing and strengthening the spinal nerves and back muscles.
- It relieves muscle tension and soreness.
- It is very helpful in chronic spinal and back problems.