SCIATIC NERVE APPLIED ANATOMY WITH AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE; A REVIEW
Dr. Navnath Digambar Nandurkar*
ABSTRACT
Due to change in lifestyle and increased pace in day to day routine, there is seldom time given for physical fitness. Resulting a marked impact on one’s health. Most commonly encountered problem today is of lower back pain which is radiating in nature. Sciatica is most common cause for lower back pains. The origin and course of Sciatic nerve had may applied aspects to it. By knowing the cases of its pain by understanding the anatomical nerve course, we can plan treatment on the basis of Ayurvedic principles and also guide for prevention of further painful episodes. Pain in Ayurveda is due to vitiated Vata Dosha, but for the treating this vitiation of Vata, one has to see the exact cause, involved Dushya and Prakruti. Applied aspect of sciatica gives an insight to address this issue in a holistic way of Ayurveda.
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