Joint pain and stiffness make simple things hard: climbing stairs, sitting on the floor, a good night’s sleep. Our doctors find what is causing your pain first, then plan care to ease it and help you move more freely.
- Registered Ayurvedic doctors
- A full assessment before any treatment
- At our Anuradhapura clinic or online
- Consultations in Sinhala and English
Problems we commonly see
- Arthritis: painful, swollen or stiff joints
- Knee pain and stiffness
- Frozen shoulder
- Muscle strains, sprains and weakness
- Recovery after selected fractures and dislocations
Not sure if yours fits? Ask us. We’ll tell you honestly whether we can help.
How we work: cause → signs → remedy
- Find the cause. What is driving your pain: wear, inflammation, an old injury, work posture, diet or routine.
- Read your signs. Which joints, when it hurts, swelling, morning stiffness, and any X-rays or reports you bring.
- Plan the remedy. Treatment chosen for you, not a standard package.
What treatment may include
Treatment depends on your condition. Your doctor decides on it after discussing it with you. It may include:
- Herbal medicines to take at home
- Warm oil and heat therapies on the painful area, for example Janu Vasti (warm oil held over the knee), Pattu (warm herbal paste) and Pottali Sweda (herbal poultice)
- Diet, movement and daily-routine advice you can follow at home
What to expect
- First visit: 45–60 minutes with the doctor. Bring any X-rays, scans and your list of medicines.
- Your plan: explained clearly, so you know what each step is for.
- Therapy courses, where needed, are planned around your condition, so their length differs from person to person.
- Follow-up visits to check progress and adjust your plan.
Go to a hospital first if…
- A joint suddenly becomes hot, red and swollen, especially with fever
- After a fall or injury you can’t put weight on the limb, or it looks out of shape
- You have new numbness or weakness in an arm or leg
Ayurvedic care is not a substitute for emergency care. If you have any of these, please get medical help the same day.
Common questions
Should I stop the medicines my other doctor prescribed?
No. Please don’t stop or change any prescribed medicine without proper medical advice.
Do I need an X-ray before I come?
Not always. Bring any reports you have, and the doctor will tell you if a test would help.
Can I consult online?
Yes. You can have the assessment and a herbal, diet and routine plan online. Hands-on therapies need a visit to our Anuradhapura clinic.
Your doctors
Dr. Umesh Karunathilake and Dr. Hashani Rathnayake both see patients for these conditions. Both are BAMS (University of Colombo) and registered with the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Medical Council. Meet our doctors.
Safety note. This article is general information, not a diagnosis or a treatment plan. Please see a registered doctor before starting any treatment, and keep taking medicines your doctors have prescribed. If you have any urgent warning signs, seek medical care the same day.
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