CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON THE MANAGEMENT OF GRIDHRASI : A REVIEW ARTICLE

The modern lifestyle has given rise to a number of health-related issues. A growing number of musculoskeletal conditions include sciatica. Sciaticas signs and symptoms are similar to those of Gridhrasi, also known as Shoolpradhan Vatavayadhi in Ayurveda. Given that the patients gait resembles that of a vulture (gridhra) and that his legs are inflexible and slightly bowed, the disease may have derived its name from the bird gridhra. According to Sushruta, the kandara of Gridhrasi is impacted by the vitiated Vata dosha, making it difficult for the patient to extend their leg. Sciatica is an extremely painful ailment where pain radiates along the posteriolateral portion of the leg and thigh from the lumbar area. The quality of life is negatively impacted by low back discomfort, especially during ones prime working years. Since over 75% of people worldwide have had low back pain at some point in their lives, the incidence rate of low back pain is noteworthy. It is the most typical illness that keeps people from working. This illness leaves the victim partially disabled since they may not be able to stand, walk, or sit comfortably. The two basic areas of treatment in modern medicine are surgical pathology repair and pain management. The goal of Ayurvedic treatment is to rectify the underlying functional imbalance in order to restore harmony. The goal of Ayurvedic Gridhrasi treatments is to restore the imbalanced Vata or Vata Kapha to health by bringing it back to equilibrium.