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Can the panchakarma techniques work for back pain?

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Dr. Valencia Porter answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Possibly: According to ayurveda, panchakarma can be helpful for many health issues by restoring balance and clearing toxicities from the body. Back pain, in particular, is addressed as a vata disorder for which the panchakarma therapy of basti treatments is prescribed. In addition, daily massage treatments can also be helpful for back pain. If it persists, however, consider a full medical consultation.

Answered 9/28/2016

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