Back pain, neck pain or a nerve that keeps sending pain down your arm or leg can wear you down. Our doctors find where the problem starts, then plan care to ease the pain and help you get back to normal movement.
- Registered Ayurvedic doctors
- A full assessment before any treatment
- At our Anuradhapura clinic or online
- Consultations in Sinhala and English
Problems we commonly see
- Sciatica: pain running down the leg
- Neck and back pain, including spondylosis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome: numbness or tingling in the hand
- Numbness, tingling or weakness caused by a pinched nerve
- Selected long-term spine-related nerve conditions
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How we work: cause → signs → remedy
- Find the cause. What is pressing on or irritating the nerve: posture, long hours of sitting or driving, lifting, an old injury, wear in the spine.
- Read your signs. Where the pain travels, numbness or weakness, what makes it better or worse, and any X-rays or MRI 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 affected area, for example Kati Vasti (warm oil held over the lower back), Greeva Vasti (over the neck) and Pottali Sweda (herbal poultice)
- Posture, sitting and daily-routine advice you can follow at work and at home
What to expect
- First visit: 45–60 minutes with the doctor. Bring any X-rays, MRI reports 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…
- Loss of bladder or bowel control, or numbness around the buttocks or groin
- Leg or arm weakness that is getting worse
- Severe back pain after a fall or accident
- Back pain with fever or unexplained weight loss
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 MRI before I come?
Not always. Bring any reports you have, and the doctor will tell you if a scan would help.
Can I consult online?
Yes, for the assessment and a herbal and routine plan. Therapies such as Kati Vasti 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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