Joints
Joint pain and osteoarthritis
Painful, stiff joints as the cartilage wears with age, most often in the knees, hips, hands and back.
Common signs
- Aching joints, especially after use
- Stiffness after rest or in the morning
- Swelling or creaking in the knee
- Less movement than before
How we help
Seka is best known in Odisha for anthu ganthi bata, knee and joint pain. Herbal oil and gentle heat ease the pain and stiffness so you can walk and move more comfortably. Older patients who find it hard to travel can be treated at home.
See a doctor first if
A joint is suddenly hot, red and very swollen, or you have a fever with it.
Treatments that can help
- 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.
- Massage
Herbal oil body massage
A 45-minute full-body massage with warm herbal oils, given by two therapists working together.
- 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 joint pain and osteoarthritis
Call or send us a WhatsApp, or walk in during opening hours.