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Dr. Vikram Chauhan - MD (Ayurveda)

Monday, December 12, 2022

Plantar Fasciitis/Shin Splints And Its Treatment In Ayurveda

ABSTRACT

Inflammation and pain in legs and feet can occur due to various health problems and injuries. It happens mainly in people who run for long periods of time. As this leads to minor injuries to the bones and muscles which leads to inflammation, stiffness and pain-like symptoms. We are going to discuss 2 most common health concerns coming in runners nowadays that are Plantar Fasciitis and Shin Splints in this article along with its Ayurvedic management.

Plantar fasciitis/Shin splints

INTRODUCTION

Plantar Fasciitis is a condition which causes pain in the bottom of the foot. It causes pain when an affected person stands up on the affected foot in the morning or stands up after sitting for a long time. This condition, if continuous for long term can lead to calcium deposition in the irritated area which causes heel spur. Shin splints are also known as medial tibial syndrome which refers to pain that runs on the edge of shin bone in front of the lower leg. After long term running the lower legs become overworked which causes pain.

CAUSES OF PLANTAR FASCIITIS AND SHIN SPLINTS

Following are the causes of Plantar Fasciitis and Shin Splints:

  • Unfitted shoes
  • Hard sole shoes
  • Foot structure
  • Overuse of legs
  • Excessive pressure over arch of foot
  • Excessive running
  • Excessive jogging
  • Excessive walking

SYMPTOMS OF PLANTAR FASCIITIS AND SHIN SPLINTS

Let us know about the symptoms of both:

Plantar Fasciitis:

  • Stabbing pain near heel and bottom of foot
  • Stiffness in morning
  • Pain in morning
  • Pain after long standing

Shin Splints:

  • Pain on the edge of the shin bone
  • Tenderness on the edge of shin bone
  • Swelling in the lower leg
  • Pain after running
  • Pain after exercising

AYURVEDIC VIEW OF PLANTAR FASCIITIS AND SHIN SPLINTS

As per Ayurveda there is no specific relation for Plantar Fasciitis and Shin Splints. As both these conditions occur with overuse of legs in running, walking, exercising and other activities. So as per Ayurveda both these are caused by ati vyayam (excessive exercise), ati adhav (excessive walking), etc. These causes further lead to aggravation of vata dosha which causes pain and tenderness in the heel in case of Plantar Fasciitis and along the side of shin bone in shin splints. So the basic line of treatment as per Ayurveda to manage both these conditions are nidan parivarjana (keep yourself away from the causes) and pacifying vata dosha.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR PLANTAR FASCIITIS

Planet Ayurveda is a company that works with reference to Holistic Science - Ayurveda. This science has been preventing and curing various health concerns for more than 3000 years. Also Planet Ayurveda is working with the same preventive and promotive aim. The remedies prepared by Planet Ayurveda are free from any kind of added preservatives and materials like gums, resins, color, starch, etc. For the purpose of relieving the symptoms of Plantar fasciitis and Shin Splints, Planet Ayurveda provides you with the following remedies, let's have a look!!!!

PRODUCTS LIST

  1. YOGRAJ GUGGUL
  2. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN
  3. AAMVATANTAK CHURNA
  4. NIRGUNDI OIL
  5. ORTHOVITA OIL
Ayurvedic Treatment For Plantar fasciitis/Shin splints

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. YOGRAJ GUGGUL

Yograj guggul is a classical ayurvedic formulation which is prepared by Planet Ayurveda under the strict observance of M.D. Ayurveda practitioners. This formulation consists of ingredients such as guggul (Commiphora mukul), amalaki (Emblica officinalis), pippali (Piper longum), gokshur (Tribulus terrestris) and various others. This remedy has vata-pacifying properties and rejuvenating properties. By pacification of vata dosha Yograj Guggul assists in alleviating symptoms such as pain and stiffness.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.

2. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN

Boswellia Curcumin is a herbal capsule formulation by Planet Ayurveda. It consists of standardized extract of the herbs shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and curcumin (Curcuma longa). These capsules consist of analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Due to these properties the pain symptoms such as inflammation, pain, stiffness, etc get alleviated. Also these capsules assist in preventing the further tear of the Plantar Fascia and stress on shin bone which is the main cause of both these health conditions.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with p[lain water after meals.

3. AAMVATANTAK CHURNA

Aamvatantak Churna is an herbal remedy in powder form in the range of Planet Ayurveda products. This herbal powder consists of pure and fine powder of herbs like ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), haridra (Curcuma longa), methi (Trigonella foenum) and various others. This herbal powder relevies ama accumulation and pacifies the vata dosha. This churna helps in relieving stress on Plantar Fascia/Shin Splints and reduces the symptoms such as pain, inflammation and stiffness in the feet.

Dosage: 1 tsp twice daily with p[lain water after meals.

4. NIRGUNDI OIL

Nirgundi oil is a classical Ayurvedic formulation which has been used since ancient times for alleviating vata vyadhi by external application and external administration. This herbal oil consists of ingredients such as haridra (Curcuma longa), nirgundi (Vitex negundo), manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia) and various others. This oil by pacifying vata dosha, assists in alleviating various vata disorders. As in case of this condition there is stress on the Palmar Fascia/shin bone and the symptoms experienced by the patient are pain, stiffness and inflammation, by external application of this oil all these complaints get relieved.

Method of application: Take a few drops of this oil and apply it on the affected area 2-3 times a day.

5. ORTHOVITA OIL

Orthovita Oil is a herbal oil prepared by Planet Ayurveda with various herbal oils. This oil is formulated with oils such as shula gajendra oil, gandhapura oil, turpentine oil, saindhavadi taila and some others. This oil consists of vata pacifying, shotha hara (anti inflammatory), shoola hara (anti-analgesic) and stiffness-relieving properties. So with the local application of this oil on the area of palmar fascia and shin bone, it reduces the various symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis and Shin Bone.

Method of application: Take a few drops of this oil and apply it on the affected area 2-3 times a day.

Contact Planet Ayurveda Support Team to provide you the costing/ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or Call at 0172-521-4040 (India), +91-172-521-4040 (Outside India) or Whatsapp at (+91) 842-749-4030.

CONCLUSION

Plantar Fasciitis and Shin Splints both occur mostly in runners. After long term running Plantar Fascia and Shin bone get affected and lead to pain in heel and along side of shin bone. Causes include: Unfitted shoes, Hard sole shoes, Foot structure, Overuse of legs, Excessive pressure over arch of foot and various others. The symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis consist of symptoms such as Stiffness in morning, Pain in morning and Pain after long standing. The symptoms of Shin splints are Pain on the edge of the shin bone, Tenderness on the edge of shin bone and Swelling in the lower leg. As per Ayurveda both these are caused by ati vyayam (excessive exercise), ati adhav (excessive walking), etc. These causes further lead to aggravation of vata dosha and causes the previously mentioned symptoms. For the purpose of relieving the symptoms of Plantar fasciitis and Shin Splints, Planet Ayurveda provides you with various remedies. If you are facing both these issues you can start taking these remedies and get your conditions alleviated.

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