In Ayurveda, musculoskeletal diseases are mainly understood under disorders of Vata Dosha, Asthi Dhatu, Mamsa Dhatu, Sandhi (joints), and Snayu–Kandara (ligaments & tendons). These conditions are described broadly under Vatavyadhi Modern condition        Ayurvedic name Osteoarthritis               Sandhigata Vata Rheumatoid arthritis    Amavata Cervical spondylosis   Greeva Gata Vata Lumbar spondylosis    Kati Gata Vata Low back pain             Katishoola Sciatica                       […]

In Ayurveda, musculoskeletal diseases are mainly understood under disorders of Vata Dosha, Asthi Dhatu, Mamsa Dhatu, Sandhi (joints), and Snayu–Kandara (ligaments & tendons). These conditions are described broadly under Vatavyadhi

Modern condition        Ayurvedic name

Osteoarthritis               Sandhigata Vata

Rheumatoid arthritis    Amavata

Cervical spondylosis   Greeva Gata Vata

Lumbar spondylosis    Kati Gata Vata

Low back pain             Katishoola

Sciatica                       Gridhrasi

Frozen shoulder          Avabahuka

Ankylosing spondylitisAsthi–Majja Gata Vata

Myalgia                       Mamsagata Vata

Tendinitis                     Snayugata Vata

Osteoporosis               Asthi Kshaya