I wanted to do research on Katibasti (tolerably hot oil retained on the L-S spine area for 40 minutes) with infrared rays therapy, so that the temperature can be maintained. 

Kati Basti Procedure 

Procedure:

Make thick dough with black gram powder by mixing with adequate quantity of warm water. Using the thick dough make a rim/ring and fix it firmly on the low back region where the pain is located. The inner & outer junctions of dough rim should be sealed with dough. Then fix the steel ring on this to increase the depth of circular tank. Take the specified oil, warm it, check the temperature and pour it into the inner surface of dough rim taking care not to spill out. When the oil becomes cool, it should be removed and the warm oil is put. The temperature should be maintained uniformly throughout the procedure. Time and duration of the procedure varies according to the clinical condition. Usually Kati Basti is done for 30-45 minutes. After the prescribed time remove the oil by cotton or spoon. Then remove the dough ring. Do gentle massage over the affected area.

Course: 8 days. Such 2-3 courses may be required depending on the severity.

Indications:

• Lumbar spondylosis

• IVDP

• Lumbar canal stenosis

• Ankylosing spondilitis in the acute phase

• Radiculopathies

• Fracture dislocation of vertebra

• Traumatic paraplegia

IRR for 45 mins will be too long as it can cause burns. Usually it is given for 10 mins, to the max 15 mins and it is very good combination after massage espicially in palliative care

Dear Vasant Patil ji,

Its a nice method to integrate Kati Basti with IRR for pain relief. Though you could use IRR to maintain the temperature of the oil, it may not be advisable to retain IRR for such long time. you could use it intermittently and look for the effect. My suggestion would be to be extremely cautious when you go for this application to avoid any burns.