The lower back is close to the seat of Vata Dosha and lower back problems usually indicate Vata imbalances. As oil is one of the best treatments for Vata, Kati Basti involved maintaining a pool of oil on the lower back around the lumbo- sacral area within a dough ring. The oil and receptacle are removed after about half an hour. The affected area than gently massaged with same oil. Benefits

Efective for chronic back pain, Inter vertebral disc problem and Lumber Spondylitis.

Relieves the pain due to Oestoarthritis of the backbone.

Relieves stiffness spasms, pains and aches.