Prishta means complete back region. Prishta Vasti is a procedure where medicated oil is retained over back region for a specific period of time. It is a specialized treatment in which warm medicated oil is retained inside an herbal based paste boundary over the upper back area. The patient is made to lie on the massage table. The dough which is prepared by using wheat flour or black gram is placed over the whole vertebral column. Lukewarm medicated oil is poured into it and is made to stay for some time. Prista Vamsha is a complete spine therapy involving three systemic procedures, prista-vasti, prista-abhyanga, and prista-swedana to strengthen the spine and supporting tissues. This intensive treatment strengthens back muscles by releasing stiffness and lubricating the joints. This deeply therapeutic treatment helps back problems like lumbar spondylitis, intervertebral disc prolapses, lordosis, spine disalignment, lumbago, and sciatica, Reduces inflammation and pain of whole spine, Nourishes and strengthens the bones
Improves ligaments and nerves of whole spine, Relieves the numbness of spinal area, Helps to increase blood circulation in back side, Strengthens back muscles and connective tissues etc.,