AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE OF KATIGATA VATA AND MANAGEMENT WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS TO BASTI CHIKITSA
Dr. Mayuri R. Avhad*, Dr. Rakesh Sharma
ABSTRACT
Low back pain has emerged as a leading worldwide health problem due to the busy lifestyles, psychological stress and improper dietary habits. There are a considerable number of individuals who are suffering from this condition around the globe because of their long, tiring work schedule and/or long periods of physical exertion on their body. This condition is similar to Katigata Vata which is identified as Vata Vyadhi in Ayurvedic literature. The classical literature identifies conditions similar to Katigata Vata, such as Gridrasi, Trika Graha, Trika Vedana and Katigraha. These conditions are primarily characterized by pain, stiffness, and functional disability in the lumbosacral spine. Panchakarma is essential as a method of treatment for Katigata Vata. Amongst various therapies Basti is considered to be the most important line of treatment since Basti provides therapeutic and symptomatic relief in such types of conditions. This article explains Ayurvedic perspective of Katigata Vata and its management with special emphasis to Basti Chikitsa.
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