Sciatica Treatment- Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by injury to or pressure on the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a symptom of a medical problem. It is not a medical condition by itself.
Common causes of sciatica include:
• Slipped or herniated disk
• Spinal stenosis
• Piriformis syndrome (a pain disorder involving the narrow muscle in the buttocks)
• Pelvic injury or fracture
• Tumors
• Spondylolisthesis
Common symptoms of sciatica include:
• Lower back pain
• Pain in your butt or leg that worsens when you sit
• Hip pain
• Burning or tingling down your leg
• Weakness, numbness, or difficulty moving your leg or foot
• A constant pain on one side of your butt
• A shooting pain down your leg that makes it difficult to stand up
According to Ayurveda, Gridhrasi (Sciatica) is considered as one of the important Vata Vyadhi (neurological disorders). The disease is characterized by stiffness, pain and pricking sensation initially at the hip and gradually radiating towards waist, back, thigh, knee and calf region along with frequent pulsation at these sites. Two types of Gridhrasi have been described viz. Vataja and Vatajakaphja. In both the main vitiated dosha is Vata
Treatment plan –
The aim of ayurvedic treatment of Sciatic is to eliminate the toxins.
Internal herbs that can soothe the inflammation of internal tissues and sciatic nerves.
Therapies like Panchakarma also aid to help the body get rid of toxins.
