What is the non-surgical treatment for Bilateral Sacroiliitis?
Bilateral Sacroiliitis is regarded as an inflammation of one or both sacroiliac joints which are situated where spine and pelvis connect. It can affect only one joint or both.
Sacroiliitis is the main component of ankylosing spondylitis. It is often misdiagnosed as lower back pain because it involves symptoms similar to inflammatory arthritis of the spine.
What are the symptoms of Bilateral Sacroiliitis?
The most common symptom of Bilateral Sacroiliitis is the pain in the lower back and buttocks but it can also affect the legs, groin and even feet.
The Sacroiliitis pain is aggravated by:
- Standing for long periods.
- Stair climbing
- The habit of putting more weight on one leg than the other
- Taking large strides
What are the causes of Bilateral Sacroiliitis?
Some of the causes of Bilateral Sacroiliitis are:
- Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis can cause inflammation in the sacroiliac joints which is considered as an underlying cause of sacroiliitis.
- Ankylosing Spondylitis: Ankylosing spondylitis is considered as a progressive type of inflammatory arthritis that affects the spine and buttocks.
- Injury: A sudden injury or a road accident can damage the sacroiliac joints.
- Pregnancy: In women, the sacroiliac joints loose and stretch to accommodate childbirth. Sometimes this can result in chronic inflammation of the joints.
- Infection: The infection in the sacroiliac joint causes inflammation.
How Bilateral Sacroiliitis is diagnosed?
It can be diagnosed by physical examination where a physician tries to pinpoint the cause of the pain by pressing the points on the buttocks or gently move the legs of the patient in different positions to gently stress the sacroiliac joints.
Certain tests such as X-rays of the pelvis can reveal the damage caused to the sacroiliac joint.
What is the treatment of Bilateral Sacroiliitis?
Modern medicine prescribes pain relievers, muscle relaxants, TNF inhibitors for the treatment. In addition, surgical and other procedures such as joint injections, electrical stimulation, joint fusion, etc. are prescribed.
What is the non-surgical treatment of Bilateral Sacroiliitis?
There is an alternative to surgery for the treatment of Bilateral Sacroiliitis. In Ayurveda, the cause and treatment of sacroiliitis are known and can be treated by changes in diet, lifestyle and the use of herbal remedies.
What is the Ayurvedic Perspective of Bilateral Sacroiliitis?
According to Ayurveda, aggravated Vata dosha is responsible for bilateral sacroiliitis. Aggravated Vata and Kapha dosha along with the formation of ama or endotoxins in the body are responsible for this condition.
Vitiated Vata dosha such as Apana Vata causes disturbances resulting in symptoms like pain aggravated by exertion, by sitting, posture changes, etc. Stiffness is due to sclerotic changes. The shifting of cartilage by fibrous tissue, i.e. sclerotic changes is due to ama (endotoxins) in which Kapha is vitiated.
Unhealthy diet, doing heavy exercises, work overload, excessive alcohol consumption is responsible for the accumulation of ama (endotoxins) in the joints.
How does Planet Ayurveda help in Bilateral Sacroiliitis?
Planet Ayurveda offers Joint Support Pack for the treatment of Bilateral Sacroiliitis. All these herbal formulations are used in the treatment of Aamvata which is the root cause of this disorder.
All these remedies are prepared using the best quality herbs and strictly following the principles of Ayurveda and are safe to use as these are free from side effects.
These Herbal Remedies include:
- Curcumin Capsules
- Bone Support Capsules
- Joint Aid Plus
- Coral Calcium Complex Capsules
- Curcumin Capsules: Curcumin Capsules by Planet Ayurveda contain the standardized extract of the herb Curcuma longa. Curcumin is an active compound present in Turmeric which has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. These capsules are a natural pain reliever and anti-inflammatory in nature which provides relief in all types of joint pains including Bilateral Sacroiliitis.
Dose: 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.
- Bone Support Capsules: Bone Support Capsules of Planet Ayurveda contain the standardized extracts of the herbs that are considered as an excellent analgesic, anti-inflammatory in nature. These herbs also help in giving strength to the joints and also improve calcium metabolism.
| Sr. No. | Herb Used | Botanical Name | Quantity |
| 1. | Shudh Laksha | Laccifer lacca | 100 mg |
| 2. | Suhanjana beej | Moringa oleifera | 50 mg |
| 3. | Hadjod | Cissus quadrangular | 200 mg |
| 4. | Arjun | Terminalia arjuna | 50 mg |
| 5. | Praval Pishti | Corallium rubrum | 50 mg |
| 6. | Mukta | A compound of pearl calcium | 50 mg |
Dose: 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.
3. Joint Aid Plus: Joint Aid Plus Capsules by Planet Ayurveda contain the standardized extracts of the herbs that act against chronic inflammation. These capsules are very effective in auto-immune disorders such as ankylosing Spondylitis, Bilateral Sacroiliitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, etc.
Ingredients of Joint Aid Plus are:
| Sr. No. | Herb Used | Botanical Name | Quantity |
| 1. | Nirgundi | Vitex negundo | 100 mg |
| 2. | Shallaki | Boswellia serrata | 150 mg |
| 3. | Guggul | Commiphora mukul | 150 mg |
| 4. | Sonth | Zingiber officinale | 50 mg |
| 5. | Ashwagandha | Withania somnifera | 50 mg |
Dose: 2 capsules twice a day with plain water after meals.
- Coral Calcium Complex Capsules: Coral Calcium Capsules provide calcium in a natural way as it contains natural sources of calcium. Therefore, these capsules promote bone density in a healthy way. Calcium is one of the major minerals but usually gets depleted due to poor diet and improper lifestyle. These capsules are safe to take by the people of all age groups as they contain natural calcium ingredients. Natural calcium supplements are safe and effective as compared to synthetic calcium supplements.
Ingredients of Coral Calcium Complex Capsules are:
| Sr. No. | Ingredient Name | Common Name | Quantity |
| 1. | Coral | Parval Pishti | 125 mg |
| 2. | Agate | Akik Pishti | 125 mg |
| 3. | An Ayurvedic herb | Jawar Mohra Pishti | 125 mg |
| 4. | An Ayurvedic herb | Kamdudha Ras | 125 mg |
| 5. | Pearl | Mukta Pishti | 50 mg |
| 6. | Giloy Satva | Guduchi | 125 mg |
Dose: 2 capsules twice a day with plain water after meals.
These herbal remedies by Planet Ayurveda work on the disorder by pacifying the doshas and eliminating Aamvata. The future exacerbation and relapse are prevented by the intake of Planet Ayurveda’s herbal formulations.
Diet and Lifestyle:
- Consume warm and easily digestible foods.
- Include cow’s ghee (clarified butter) in the diet.
- The use of flaxseed oil is also recommended.
- Avoid dairy products such as cheese, ice-creams.
- Foods that cause constipation should be avoided.
- Drinking hot water is recommended.
