Fractures & injuries
Bone fractures
Broken or cracked bones, and the pain, swelling and stiffness that follow.
Common signs
- Pain that gets worse when you move or press the area
- Swelling or bruising over a bone
- A limb that looks bent or out of shape
- Being unable to use it or put weight on it
How we help
We start by looking at your X-ray. For a fresh fracture, the area is wrapped in a paste of medicinal herbs and a cotton bandage (patti), with small bamboo splints for support where needed, usually for two to four weeks. The bandage is changed about every four days with fresh herbal paste.
Once the bone has started to settle, gentle Kalupada seka (herbal heat therapy) helps ease the stiffness and swelling that are left. How long it all takes depends on the bone and the break: our kabiraj will tell you what to expect after seeing your X-ray.
Go to a hospital first if
- The bone is pushing through the skin, or there is heavy bleeding
- The injury is to the head, neck, spine, hip or thigh bone
- The hand or foot below the injury is cold, pale or numb
These need hospital care straight away. We’re happy to help with your recovery afterwards.
Treatments that can help
- Seka
Herbal bandaging for fractures (patti)
For broken bones: after checking your X-ray, a paste of medicinal herbs is bound around the injury, with bamboo splints where needed, and changed about every four days.
- Seka
Kalupada seka (herbal heat therapy)
Our traditional treatment: herbal oil on the painful area, a herbal bandage, and gentle heat from a warmed iron rod, only as warm as you can comfortably bear.
- Home service
Home service
Seka, herbal bandaging and massage in your own home, for patients who can't travel to us.
Talk to us about bone fractures
Call or send us a WhatsApp, or walk in during opening hours.