By Dr Rakesh Ayureshmi, Ayureshmi Ayurveda Wellness Centre, Kollam, Kerala, India The Forgotten Healing Gateway What if the secret to healing your spine wasn’t through surgery or painkillers—but through the colon? In Ayurveda, Mathra Vasthi—a gentle oil-based enema—has been revered for centuries as a master therapy for low back pain, sciatica, and even structural deformities like lumbar sacralisation. While modern medicine often manages these issues symptomatically, Ayurveda