Lumbar Oil Pooling Therapy for Back Pain
Kati Basti is a focused Sthanik-Snehan therapy for the lumbar-sacral region.
Warm medicated oil is retained for a prolonged period directly over the lumbosacral vertebral segment to pacify Vata, reduce muscle rigidity, and nourish dehydrated disc spaces.
It is widely used in chronic low back pain, sedentary-posture stress, disc wear, sciatic irritation and mechanical stiffness due to prolonged sitting.
This is not a superficial massage – this is a medically structured lumbar joint restoration technique.
AYURVEDIC VIEW / HOW IT WORKS
Low back pain is a core presentation of Apana Vayu vitiation.
When lumbar tissues become dry + rigid → nerve roots get irritated → back stiffness develops.
KATI BASTI THERAPY INCULDE
| Ayurvedic Mechanism | Physiological Effect |
|---|---|
| Localised Tila / Mahanarayan Taila Snehan | Hydrates discs & relaxes paraspinal muscles |
| Ushna & Snigdha Guna | Improves circulation & reduces rigidity |
| Vata Shamana in Kati Pradesh | Relieves chronic dull aching pain |
| Srotoshodhana | Clears stagnated metabolic waste (Ama) |
Note: Patients commonly report increased bending comfort and reduced morning tightening.
INDICATION
chronic low back ache
lumbar spondylosis (non-surgical)
disc dehydration / early disc degeneration
sedentary office-chair back stiffness
mild sciatica without acute neurological deficits
postural overload in drivers, dentists, surgeons
BENEFITS / EXPECTED RESULTS
reduced pain, grinding sensation & friction
improved spinal flexibility / bending ease
reduced muscle spasm & nerve irritation
reduced morning stiffness
better sitting tolerance
enhanced support & mobility for daily routine
PROCEDURE STEPS
- 25 minutes – warm medicated oil pooling over lumbar spine
- 10 minutes – Ayurvedic therapeutic massage
- 10 minutes – localized steam therapy
TIME DURATION
Minute
0
CONTRAINDICATIONS
acute inflammatory swelling
acute disc prolapse with severe radiating pain
fever / systemic infection
open wounds
uncontrolled acute spinal migraine equivalent
SESSION FREQUENCY / PROTOCOL
| Condition | Session Frequency / Protocol |
|---|---|
| Lumbar OA / Chronic Stiffness | Daily × 10–14 sessions |
| Disc Hydration Support | Alternate day × 12–18 sessions |
| Sedentary Back Stress | Once weekly × 4–6 weeks |
| Maintenance | Once in 2–3 weeks |
