A REVIEW ARTICLE ON AETIOPATHOLOGICAL STUDY OF KATIGRAHA (LOW BACK ACHE)

Among all age categories, lower back ache is the most prevalent issue in the modern world. It bears similarities to the Ayurvedic condition katigraha. People in the modern world are tired of this situation. It is a condition where pain (Shoola) and stiffness (Stabhdhata) affect the low back (katipradesha). Katigraha is explained by Shodhala in the Kayachikitsa Khanda, Vataroga Adhikara. In this condition either Shuddha (pure) vata or samavata gets lodged at katipradesha or produces symptoms there. According to modern research, lower back pain is a chronic illness marked by an ongoing, pain, dull or severe pain in the lower back. It is a condition that affects a wide range of demographic groups and has numerous potential causes. In our ancient texts katishoola and katistabhdhata have been described in various clinical conditions. This article mainly emphasis on describing the katigraha condition more widely. This will help us to do treatment more efficiently. KEYWODS: Katigraha, Low Back Ache