SCIATICA

There are various nerves in our body which sometimes due to external pressure can cause numbness. Malfunctioning of nerves is a very serious problem as it can lead to reduced mobility or excruciating pain. The pain originating from the Sciatic nerve is termed as Sciatica. Sciatic pain can be mildly disturbing to burning, aching, deep & similar to sudden bolt of lightning. The pain travels from Buttocks, back of thigh, up to the leg. In some patients it gets reflected up to the foot. Along with pain, other symptoms such as tingling, burning, numbness may be felt in buttocks, thigh, behind the knee, calf, ankle & occasionally foot.

What is Sciatica according to Ayurveda?

Ayurveda has described Sciatica as Gridhrasi. Gridhra means Vulture, as the gait of the affected person resembles that of a vulture’s walk.

Sciatica has been categorized as one of the diseases caused by mainly vitiation of Vata dosha. Pain, tingling sensation and reduction in mobility at lower back, hip joint & knee joint are more pronounced in Vata dominated cases. Sometimes along with Vata dosha vitiation of Kapha dosha may also be seen. In such cases; Heaviness, loss of appetite, fatigue etc. are seen.

What are the causes of Sciatica?

  1. Over exercising
  2. Staying up very late at Night, Sleeping in Day time
  3. Cold, Stale, Dry food intake
  4. Fasting
  5. Suppressing natural urges such as Defecation, Micturition, Passing gases etc.

Signs & Symptoms

  1. Pain travelling from lower back, buttocks, back of knee, leg and foot
  2. Leg pain, lower back pain
  3. Tingling , burning sensations
  4. Numbness
  5. Muscle weakness.

 

Line of treatment as per Ayurveda

Ayurveda treatment for Sciatica mainly aims at pacifying aggravated Vata dosha or Vata-Kapha Dosha. At Ayurved Health Clinic, Sciatica is successfully treated by authentic Ayurvedic treatment.

  1. Massage with Ayurvedic medicated Oils
  2. Steam
  3. Panchkarma treatments
  4. Internal medication

Dietary & Lifestyle management for Sciatica

DO’S

  1. Sweet, Sour, Salty Foods
  2. Hot water, Hot Milk, Ghee [Clarified Butter], Meats
  3. Moderate Exercise, Regular massages
  4. Eating fresh, nourishing & organic food.
  5. Following Natural urges of the body such as Defecation, Micturition, Passing gas etc.

DON’T’S

  1. Eating food which is heavy for digestion such as Yogurt, Cheese, Sea food, Fermented Food etc.
  2. Cold, Dry, Stale foods
  3. Drinking Cold water, milk shakes, ice-creams etc.
  4. Fasting
  5. Sleeping in day time, Staying up very late at Night
  6. Over exercising.

Nerves are the main mobility assistors. Their dis-functioning can be quite harmful due to their wide cast functions inside the body. Connect with Ayurved Health Clinic and take great care of your nervous system and also guarantee efficient functioning.