KATI VASTI

Kati vasti is an important Ayurvedic treatment for various ailments related to the lower back and spine. The term Kati refers to the lower back area. In the treatment of Kati vasti a reservoir made of black gram dough is built around the lumbosacral region. Ensuring an impervious warm healing oil it remains in the dough for a certain period of time.

The temperature of the oil is maintained by heating and continuously adding more oil. This oil is held for 30-40 minutes.

Kati Vasti treatment helps in strengthening the muscles, especially in the lower back area. It helps in alleviating neuronal problems, lumbago and sciatica. This treatment is also effective with muscle spasms and inflammation in the lower back.