Ayurvedic Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is a painful inflammatory process of the plantar fascia, the connective tissue on the sole.
It is often caused by overuse of the plantar fascia or arch tendon of the foot by the overstrain of the plantar fascia, it gets weak, swollen, and inflamed. Sometimes small tears may also occur. This will cause severe pain.
How Ayurveda Cures Plantar Fasciitis
In Ayurveda it can be considered as Vatakantaka, resulting due to kaphavatavitiation. Here Acharyas explained the pain is like pricking with a thorn (kantaka).
treatment for Plantar Fasciitis
- Dhara
- Kizhi
- Lepanam
A suitable herbal paste is applied to the heel till it gets dry. When dry it is removed using lukewarm water. This process is repeated many times a day.
- Bandanam
Bandanam is bandaging done with Ayurvedic herbs.