EXPLORING AYURVEDIC INSIGHTS AND APPROACHES FOR MANAGING LOW BACK PAIN: - A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Abstract

Back pain, in India is quite common affecting about 6.2% of the population and  sky rocketing to a 92% among construction workers. This ailment not only presents medical difficulties but also bears substantial economic consequences since it is among the leading causes of disability Although some people may naturally recover from this ailment it still puts a strain on healthcare resources. This article offers a critical examination of the treatments while emphasizing the need for a complete approach to effectively and economically solve the hacking problem.  The primary objective is to describe back pain, which affects 70–85% of adults. The objective is to fill in the study gaps by investigating the information on low back pain that can be found in traditional Ayurvedic text..

To accomplish this goal, we reviewed papers that had been printed in reputable journals. We particularly reviewed the history of lumbar radiculopathy, sciatica, and back discomfort. Databases like PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and others were thoroughly searched. Our goal was to gather and examine data about many forms of back pain that were mentioned in Ayurvedic classics.

The effects of pain can be profound on one's health as well as finances. For people under 45, it is the primary cause of disability; for those over 45, it is the third most leading cause. To properly manage this illness while controlling costs. It is crucial to understand the severity of this condition in order to effectively manage it while keeping costs under control.

An understanding of problems linked to low back pain that can be found in Ayurvedic writings is revealed by the review. It includes  Katishoola, Katigraha, Gridhrasi, and Trikshoola .Trikvedna is one of them, among others.,Addtionaly it can be gained insight  into their  pathophysiology  through  Samhita, along with their suggested treatment method a well as Pathya and Apathya.