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Ayurvedic Understanding of Katigraha: a Review Article

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: In the present era, lower backache is most common problem of all age groups. About 80% of the industrial population and 60% of the general population experience low back pain at some point of their life time due to wrong postural habits and psychological factors. In Ayurveda, this ailment is compared to Katigraha, one of the Vataja Nanatmaja Vyadhi. Katigraha is the condition which is characterised by Stabhdhata(Stiffness) and Shoola(Pain) due to Vitiation of Vata in the Katipradesh. In this condition Shuddha vata or Samavata gets lodged at Katipradesh and produces symptoms. Katigraha which is correlated with Lumbar spondylosis, it is a degenerative condition that effects the disc, vertebral bodies and joints associated with lumbar spine. Modern medical treatments for low back pain weren't effective over the long term.

Source: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23758707

Author: Dr. Mitali Sonawane1*, Dr. Avinash Jadhav2, Dr. Priyanka Meher3

Language: English

Topic: Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7224589671

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