Kativasthi (Lower Back Oil Retention Therapy)
Warm medicated oil is retained over the lumbar region within a dough boundary to relieve pain and stiffness and nourish the spine.
Kativasthi is a traditional Ayurvedic therapy in which a warm medicated oil is retained on the lower back using a dough boundary. This therapy deeply nourishes the spine and surrounding tissues. It helps reduce pain, stiffness, inflammation, and strengthens the lumbar region.
Benefits:
- Highly effective for lumbar spondylosis, disc prolapse, and chronic lower back pain
- Relieves sciatica symptoms and improves mobility
- Loosens deep-seated Vata in the lower back
- Enhances spinal flexibility and muscular support
Variants:
- Greevavasthi (Neck) – for cervical pain and stiffness
- Urovasthi (Chest) – for respiratory & cardiac support
- Januvasthi (Knees) – for arthritis, stiffness & knee pain