Kerala Therapy
Uppu/ salt kizhi
Also known as Lavana Pinda Sweda (Rock Salt Poultice)
An intense, dry heat massage utilizing roasted rock salt boluses to quickly melt away stubborn joint stiffness and localized numbness.
Whether this therapy is right for you is a physician's decision
About Uppu/ salt kizhi
Salt is highly hydrophilic and has excellent heat-retention properties. This therapy draws out deep-seated water retention and breaks down tough Kapha blocks through intense, dry thermal heat.
When Uppu/ salt kizhi may — and may not — be appropriate
May be appropriate for
- Frozen shoulder, severe localized numbness, obesity, hypothyroid-related joint pain, and non-inflammatory joint stiffness.
When it should NOT be done
- Skin dehydration, visible inflammatory swelling, burning sensations, and open wounds.
The decision is always individualised by your treating physician.
What to Expect During Uppu/ salt kizhi
A very hot, dry application that provides rapid relief from deep structural joint aches and stiffness.
Conditions where Uppu/ salt kizhi may be part of the programme
Other Kerala Therapy Therapies at AVN Arogya
Interested in care that may include Uppu/ salt kizhi?
Book a consultation and our physicians will assess your condition and prescribe the right therapies for you as part of a personalised programme.