Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic condition of the joints in which the cartilage cushioning the ends of the bones gradually loses its elasticity and wears away. Without the protective cartilage, the bones begin to rub against each other, causing stiffness, inflammation, and loss of movement.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune chronic inflammatory disorder. The characteristic feature of RA is persistent inflammatory which possess cavities, known as synovial joints, usually involving peripheral joints in a symmetric distribution, where synovium becomes inflamed causing warmth, redness, swelling and pain. As the disease progresses, the inflamed synovium invades and damages the cartilage and bone of the joint. The immune system fails to recognize self-antigens and mounts a misguided attack against them.

Ayurvedic treatment can include supplements, dietary changes, and Ayurveda as a holistic approach can help in a better way by improving the quality of life and restricting progression of disease.three main modalities Ayurveda uses to treat arthritis herbal treatments, meditation, and yoga. Treatment typically focuses on pain reduction and control of inflammation.

Treatments include: Panchakarma, Abhyanga, Ela kizhi, Pizhichil, Kashayadhara, special lepanam, special herbal bandage, snehapanam etc.