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. Ayurveda treatment for sciatica focuses on preventing the recurrence and facilitating long-term management, and appropriate dietary, lifestyle, and exercise guidelines.