Kati Basti is a traditional Ayurvedic treatment used for lower backache and disorders of lumbosacral region, including slip disc, lumbar spondylosis, sciatica, spinal problems etc. It is very safe and non-invasive therapy . 

Generally katibasti derived from two words :

KATI– low back region

BASTI – compartment to hold 

In this procedure, you will get instant relief from the backache. After completing a course of 7 to 21 days, you may not need any kind of oral medicines. It is a complete therapy for back pain and lumbosacral disorders.

Principles of Kati Basti

⦁ Warm oil is used in Kati Basti, warm oils pacify , so it reduces pain and stiffness. It lubricates the region and relaxes the surrounding muscles.

⦁ It also works on KAPHA humor. Sometimes patients experience stiffness along with very dull pain and heaviness. It is a sign of  involvement. The base of all oils used in Kati Basti is Sesame Oil. Sesame Oil has VATA and KAPHA pacifying properties. Therefore, Kati Vasti also works on back pain and tightness, stuffiness and back tiredness.

⦁ Sometimes,becomes associated with the backache. In this type of backache, tenderness is also present. When your doctor touches your back, you will find a severe pain in the back. In this type, regular Kati Basti Oils cannot be used, so some oils made from PITTA pacifying herbs are used in this case.



Indications of Kati Basti

Kati Basti is beneficial in all types of back and spinal problems. Some of them are listed underneath:

⦁ Backache

⦁ Disc bulge

⦁ Sciatica

⦁ Intervertebral disc protrusion

⦁ Lumbar spondylosis

⦁ Lumbar spondylitis (Inflammation of lumber joints characterized by stiffness, tenderness and pain)

⦁ Slip disc

⦁ Degenerative disc disease

Benefits of Kati Basti Treatment

The modern painkillers have many side effects. To avoid the conventional medicines patients can get benefits from the Kati Basti treatment for pain relief. Other benefits are:

⦁ Kati Basti has a higher success rate and it is non-invasive treatment that can save hundreds thousands of spinal surgeries.

⦁ It is cost effective and affordable treatment option for chronic backache.

⦁ It also provides mental and physical relaxation.

⦁ It relieves tiredness of the back.

⦁ The therapy enhances healing and recovery from the spinal problems.

⦁ Warm oil used in kati basti increases blood flow to the affected area, which boosts natural body healing process.

⦁ It reduces inflammation, swelling, tenderness of the affected area.

⦁ Make your spine more healthy and flexible.

⦁ Kati basti improves mobility of the spinal vertebrae.

⦁ The skin absorbs the medicated oil used in the treatment. It benefits nourishing and strengthening the spinal nerves and back muscles.

⦁ It relieves muscle tension and soreness.

⦁ It is very helpful in chronic spinal and back problems.

Duration of Kati Basti Treatment Course

The duration of the treatment course depends on the individual requirement and severity of the disease. Generally, it will take 7 to 21 days to get relief from the symptoms of the