External Therapy Protocol
Prishta Basti (Upper/Mid Back Oil Pooling)
in Bengaluru
Prishta Basti focuses on the thoracic and mid-back region. While Kati Basti focuses on the lower back, Prishta Basti targets pain, stiffness, and postural strain occurring between the shoulder blades and the mid-spine.
Clinical Benefits
- Relieves intense muscle spasms in the rhomboids and mid-back
- Improves spinal mobility in conditions like Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Relieves pain caused by poor posture and desk work
- Reduces nerve compression in the thoracic spine
Clinical Procedure
1. Preparation (Purvakarma)
- • A dough ring is placed over the specific painful area of the thoracic spine.
2. Main Action (Pradhana Karma)
Warm medicated oil is pooled and maintained at a therapeutic temperature, allowing the heat to relax the deep paraspinal muscles.
3. Post-Therapy (Paschatkarma)
- • Gentle massage and mild steam (Nadi Sweda) over the mid-back.
Patient FAQs
Is this good for posture-related pain?
Yes, it is highly effective for "office worker syndrome"—the chronic, burning pain and stiffness between the shoulder blades caused by hunching over a computer.
Medically Reviewed by Dr Abhiram SSBAMS (Reg No: 36991)
Chief Consultant, Ayurvedic Rheumatology & Dermatology • Updated: 2026-07-24
Protocol Details
Duration
30 to 45 minutes.Frequency
7 to 14 days.Primary Indications
condition-ankylosing-spondylitiscondition-fibromyalgiacondition-chronic-lower-back-pain
Contraindications
- Acute spinal fractures
- Infections of the spinal cord
- Severe kyphosis preventing lying prone