Kati Basti

In Sanskrit, 'Kati' means the lower back and 'Basti' means retaining something inside. Kati Basti is a soothing treatment where a large quantity of warm herbalised oil is retained on your lower back to relieve pain, stiffness and inflammation.

Kati Basti

A well made of dough from black lentil flour, is placed over the problem area and filled with medicated oil heated to a specific temperature and held at this temperature for a specific period of time. This helps to soften the rigid, tight and hard tissue which results in easing pain and increasing mobility of the affected area. Once the dam is removed a back massage is given followed by a herbal steam treatment to help deepen the overall effect of the treatment. Kati Basti is deep tissue therapy using heat to heal and oils to repair the tissue. Heat increases blood flow, the increase in blood flow can reduce swelling, assist with pain relief and soften ligaments, tendons and muscles.

Benefits of Kati Basti

Kati Basti massage is a very beneficial treatment specific for lower back pain, sciatica, herniated and ruptured discs cervical pain, stiff neck, whiplash, migraines frozen shoulder, shoulder bursitis, RSI, knee pain, ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, dislocated shoulder, thoracic discomfort, knee and wrist . Sooth Pain in Lower Back & Limbs. The herbal oil penetrates deeply into the muscles and helps address pain in the lower back. Relieves Stiffness in Lower Back & Limbs, Strengthens Lower Back, Soothes Nerves, Enhances Blood Supply, Improves Movements.