Staying active, steady on your feet and comfortable matters more with every year. Our doctors plan gentle care for older patients to support mobility, joints and daily comfort.
- Registered Ayurvedic doctors
- A full assessment before any treatment
- At our Anuradhapura clinic or online
- Consultations in Sinhala and English
Problems we commonly see
- Joint pain and stiffness with age
- Muscle weakness
- Reduced mobility and balance
- Everyday aches and low energy
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 holding you back: joint wear, weakness, inactivity, sleep, diet or other health conditions.
- Read your signs. How you walk, stand and move, your balance, and your current health reports.
- 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
- Gentle therapies, for example Sarvanga Abhyanga (full-body warm oil massage), Janu Vasti (warm oil held over the knee) and Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda (warm rice-and-milk poultice)
- Gentle movement, balance and diet advice for daily life
What to expect
- First visit: 45–60 minutes with the doctor. Bring recent reports and your list of medicines. A family member is welcome to come with you.
- 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 fall with injury, or being unable to get up or put weight on a leg
- Sudden confusion or drowsiness
- Signs of a stroke: face drooping, arm weakness or trouble speaking
- Chest pain or breathlessness
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.
Can a family member come along?
Yes, and we encourage it. Family members often help with routines at home.
Can I consult online?
Yes, for the assessment and a herbal and routine plan. Therapies need a visit to our Anuradhapura clinic.
Your doctor
Dr. Umesh Karunathilake sees patients for these conditions. He is BAMS (University of Colombo) and registered with the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Medical Council. Consultations in Sinhala and English. 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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