A SYSTEMIC REVIEW ON GRIDHASI (SCIATICA) -AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Low back pain is a common condition that significantly impacts individuals' quality of life, especially during their most productive years. Approximately 60% of those affected by low back pain suffer from severe pain, which is often classified under the broader condition known as Sciatica syndrome. In contemporary medicine, the symptoms and signs associated with "Sciatica" closely resemble those of a condition described in Ayurveda called Gridhrasi. Gridhrasi is one of the eighty Nanatamaja Vyadhi (specific diseases) recognized in Ayurvedic medicine. This discussion delves into the general principles and treatment procedures for managing Gridhrasi (Sciatica) as outlined in various Ayurvedic texts.

Keywords – Gridhrasi, Sciatica, Low back pain