Our sciatic nerve (the longest and thickest nerve in the body) originates from the low back and it supplies to both legs. Sciatica is one of the most severe nerve pain that affects this nerve. Sciatica typically occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed or irritated by a protruded disc or by a bony growth. This condition is commonly described as a sharp and shooting pain starting from the low back radiating to legs, which can significantly impact the mobility and quality of life.
In Ayurveda, it can be correlated with Gridhrasi, it is considered as one of the important vata disease. Gridhra means the bird, vulture; gridhrasi is derived from this root word. It is observed that in this disease, the patient gait is altered and similar to the walk of the vulture, hence the name gridhrasi. Others say, it is a deep pulling pain as if a vulture eating flesh from inside.
The typical pain of sciatica usually affects one side of the body, through the course of the sciatica nerve.
The above mentioned symptoms initially affect our buttock as well as posterior side of waist. Then it gradually radiates to back side of the thigh, knee, calf and the feet.
The Ayurveda treatment of Sciatica targets to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and improve mobility of the patient. Ayurveda takes unique approach to the management of above symptoms with Panchakarama therapies like snehana, Swedana (different kizhi like naranga kizhi etc, dhanyamladhara, vasthi, Kativasthi (Holding medicated oil in lower back inside a black gram dough) and internal medication like kashaya etc. based on patient condition. The expert panel of Ayurveda doctors at Back to Roots Ayurveda Hospital in Abu dhabi, strive to not only manage symptoms but also address the underlying imbalance that contribute gridhrasi, empowering our patients to live healthier and happier.
Reduce or avoid: Spicy, bitter, astringent foods, untimely eating, dieting & fasting, dry foods, lentils & dals, cold food, cold exposure, overdoing exercise, sleeplessness at night, suppression of our natural urges, uncomfortable sleeping positions, emotions like – stress, grief, fear, anger.
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