Ayurvedic Treatment For Sciatica

Sciatica is known as Gridhrasi in Ayurveda because the affected person's walks can be compared to an eagle’s walk and the inflamed nerve appears like an eagle’s beak. The Ayurvedic Treatment for this Vata imbalance is:

• Panchakarma Therapy

  It is one of the best remedies to treat Sciatica. Panchakarma therapies like Dhanyamla Dhara, Abhyanga, swedana, Elakizhi, Sarvangadhara Pizhichil, Kati Vasti, Vasti are the most important procedure in Ayurveda for curing Sciatica permanently). These therapies are effective for relieving the inflammation and underlying causes of Sciatica. They are relieving the spasms and nerve compressions in the affected area, and strengthening and nourishing the entire spine and supporting tissues.

• Marma Massage

  Ayurvedic marma massage is an Ayurvedic herbal oil massage in which marma or vital points are treated by applying pressure and varying strokes. Marma points are energy points in the body that can be treated to heal the system. The benefits are the marma points in the lower back and thigh are stimulated by massage. Massaging will give healing effects to specific areas and help to improve circulation and relieve the pain.

• Kati Vasti

  It is another Ayurvedic treatment for sciatica in which warmed, herbal oil is applied to the lower back area using a container made from dough. Kati Vasti relieves lower back pain and treats complaints affecting the abdomen.

• Herbal Steam Bath

  Herbal steam bath, also called ayurvedic steam therapy is also beneficial for relieving pain, numbness, and the tingling sensation of the back and legs.

The important Ayurvedic therapies for the treatment of sciatica are Panchakarma therapy, marma massage, Kati Vasti, and Herbal steam bath.