INTRODUCTION
Pada Abhyanga is a specialized Ayurvedic therapy used to treat various ailments like sleeplessness, depression, anxiety, diabetic neuropathy, hypertension, heel pain, stiffness in the calf muscles, foot relaxation, and cracked feet.
“Pada” mean foot and “Abhyanga” means massage. Pada Abhyanga is a process in which massage is done by a qualified therapist on to the feet with the help of medicated oil prescribed by an Ayurvedic consultant in a systematic way.
BENEFITS
- Improves blood circulation
- Improves sleep pattern
- Improves digestion
- Improves energy and stamina levels
- Improves liver functions
- Stimulates nervous system
- Helps in controlling Diabetes and hypertension
TREATMENT DURATION
40 TO 45 MIN
The treatment duration depends on the consulting physician and the severity of the condition
TREATMENT COURSE DURATION
7 days, 14 days,
The treatment course duration depends on the consulting physician and the severity of the condition.
MODE OF ACTION OF PADAABHYANGA
When the Pada Abhyanga starts, the medicines come in contact with the skin. The massage with a circular movement will stimulate central nervous system, increases the blood flow and relaxes nervous system by which it reduces blood pressure, stress level.
When the procedure starts the pressure sends the calming message from the peripheral nerves in these extremities to the central nervous system, which in turn signals the body to adjust the tension level. This enhances overall relaxation, brings internal organs and their system into a state of optimum functioning and increased blood supply (which brings additional oxygen and nutrients to cells and enhances waste removal.
It positively affects the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, immune and neuropeptide system in the body.
INDICATIONS
- Stress
- Leg Ankle joint pain
- Sleeplessness
- Cracked feet
- Headache
- Dry feet
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Fever: As the temperature might increase during the therapy
Rhinitis: Severity of disease will increase Acute Inflammation
- Infectious diseases
- certain forms of cancer
- Certain skin conditions
- Haemorrhagic disorders
- Acute illness