Answered by SecondMedic Expert
Orthopedic Surgeon · Back Pain and Spinal Surgery
Yes, Ayurvedic treatment is one of the best treatments for disc bulge and is great for relieving pain and reducing inflammation. It involves a holistic approach which includes lifestyle modifications such as dietary changes, stress reduction techniques, physical therapy exercises, and herbal/ayurvedic remedies.
Ayurveda also offers various massage therapies that help with disc bulge including Abhyanga (whole body oil massage), Marma (acupressure) therapy, Basti (container-based herbal steam treatment), Shirodhara (herbal oil drizzling on forehead) etc. These treatments help relax muscle spasms painful areas around the spine while increasing circulation to promote healing & regeneration in the spinal area. Additionally, specific Ayurvedic medicines can be prescribed to reduce inflammation in muscles or joints related to disc bulge thus providing long lasting relief from severe back problems.
Overall Ayurvedic treatment has been shown to produce absolutely amazing results states studies like this one published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine where researchers concluded that "manipulation-based ayurveda protocol was significantly more effective than conventional physiotherapy". Furthermore it's important to note that due its natural approach it does not have any sort of side effects associated with modern drugs thus making it safe even when consumed over long periods of time without causing further strain on our bodies unlike many other options available today.