Joint pain, also known as sandhigata vata in Ayurveda, is a prevalent issue, especially among middle-aged and older individuals. According to Ayurveda, joint pain, including knee joint pain, is primarily caused by an imbalance of vata dosha and an accumulation of ama, which affects specific joints, leading to arthritis. Several factors contribute to joint pain, such as unhealthy diet habits, a sedentary lifestyle, seasonal variations, advancing age, osteoporosis, trauma or injury to a joint, and obesity. Symptoms of joint pain may include pain, stiffness, swelling, morning stiffness, pricking and burning sensation, redness (erythema), and osteoporotic changes. Ayurveda provides safe and natural approaches to managing joint pain, which include Panchakarma therapies like basti (medicated enema), kati basti (local oil retention on the lower back), janu basti (local oil retention on the knee joint), and raktamokshan (bloodletting). These therapies help alleviate ama and balance vata dosha. During the rainy season, vata dosha naturally gets aggravated due to weather conditions. Undergoing Panchakarma procedures during this time can result in prolonged and significant pain relief for joints. If you are interested in exploring Ayurvedic treatment for joint pain or seeking more information, you can consult Dr. Sachin Gaikwad Patil, MD Ayu, at Vishwankur Ayurveda and Panchakarm Clinic. The clinic is located at Pan Card Club Road, Baner, Pune.