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Athreya
Ayurvedic & Wellness

Treatment

Kativasti

Targeted Healing for the Lower Back

About this treatment

Kativasti is a localised oil retention therapy specifically designed for disorders of the lumbar spine. A reservoir of black gram dough is moulded over the lower back and filled with warm medicated oil, which is held in place for thirty to forty-five minutes.

The sustained heat and herbal action penetrate deep into the vertebrae, discs and surrounding muscles. It is one of the most effective non-invasive treatments for chronic lower back pain, sciatica and degenerative spine conditions.

Key benefits

  • Relieves chronic lower back pain
  • Effective for sciatica and lumbar spondylosis
  • Strengthens the lower spine and discs
  • Reduces muscular spasm and stiffness
  • Improves flexibility of the spine
  • Helps with disc bulge and prolapse

What to expect

  1. 01Consultation and identification of the affected area
  2. 02A dough wall is built around your lower back
  3. 03Warm medicated oil is poured inside and replenished as it cools
  4. 04Oil is held in place for 30–45 minutes
  5. 05Followed by a gentle local massage and steam

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