A warmed poultice consisting of a blend of special herbs is applied on the back.
Kati basti is Effective for:
1. Joint degeneration
2. Arthritis
3. Backache
4. Lumbar spondylosis
KATI BASTI THERAPY
Kati refers to low back or more specifically Lumbo-sacral region. Kati basti is very effective in lower back pain,stiffness etc.
• Position of person undergoing Kati vasti should be Prone that is face down on massage table
• Before Kativasti, local massage with oil is done to improve the absorption of medicated oil or decoction of herbs according to requirement of person.
• The dough is prepared by using black gram flour or wheat flour.
• Boundaries where oil to be poured are completely sealed with the help of dough.
• The medicated oil is soaked up, heated to become lukewarm and pored back again by adding fresh oil in it. This repeated during the whole procedure.
• Duration of treatment varies considering condition and requirement of patient.
• Increases blood supply to lumbo-sacral region
• It helps to relieve lower backache and stiffness
• Improves flexibility
• It helps to reduce tightness, stuffiness and back tiredness.
• Enhances ease of movements
• Alleviates pain associated with fracture, dislocation etc.
• It helps to relieve muscular spasm and inflammation
• Make your spine more healthy and flexible.
• 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
• Backache
• Lumbar spondylitis (Inflammation of lumber joints characterized by stiffness, tenderness and pain)
• Slip disc
• Sciatica
• Lumbar spondylosis
• Degenerative disc disease
