ISSN: 2578-4986
Authors: Humagain B* and Gautam M
Low back pain is one of the most common ailments in today's modern age affecting 75% to 80% of the population it affects people of all ages, from child to old age. Among the various causes of lower back pain, sciatica (Ghrdasi) can be considered as the most common cause. Sciatica (Ghrdasi) is pain in the sciatic nerve that runs from the lower back down one or both legs. The intensity of pain in sciatica is so extreme that it interferes with the person's daily activities. In Gridharasi, the pain starts from the waist and goes to the lower back (back), thigh (thigh), janu (knee), thigh and foot (feet) and the pain may also be associated with stiffness and heaviness of the body. In Ayurveda treatment, Panchakarma process along with proper yoga asana can be used to manage Gridharasi disease.
Keywords: Gridharasi; panchakarma; Janu
