Sciatica

Sciatica is a painful nerve condition that affects the sciatic nerve of one or both legs. Along with severe pain that radiates from the lower back to the legs. The specific characteristic of sciatica nerve pain is that it usually worsens on prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Sciatica pain treatment involves rest and lying down. It is also a common cause of low back pain. Ayurveda mentions a Vata disorder called Ghridrasi , a condition that affects the nerves resembling Sciatica. The name Ghridrasidenotes the gait of the patient, which gets altered due to stiffness and pain, and the patient walks like a vulture or Ghridra. The ayurvedic treatment for sciatica aims to provide relief from pain, prevent recurrence, and promote long-term management through tailored dietary, lifestyle, and exercise practices. The treatment of sciatica pain in ayurveda involves a holistic approach that addresses the root cause of the disorder. With sciatica ayurvedic treatment, therapies like Panchakarma, herbal medications, and Abhyanga (therapeutic massage) are used to restore balance. Overall, ayurvedic treatment for sciatica pain not only relieves discomfort but also enhances quality of life by focusing on sustainable health practices.