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Katigraha is the commonest disease.it is the condition which is characterized by stiffness, pain and impaired functioning of lumbar spine region due to vitiation of vata in katipradesha. It can be correlated with Lumbar spondylosis due to similarity of clinical features. Even though this condition is not life threatening but it hampers the daily activity.Kati itself is one of the seats of vata dosha and the root cause of disease is aggravated by vata. According to Ayurveda,it involves the Dushti of asthivaha srothus.About 60% to 80% of the population in India suffer from this condition.A 20-year-old female patient came to KAMCH OPD with the following complaints ,Low back ache radiating to both lower limbs,right leg > left leg, Stiffness in both lower limbs, Flatulence, Difficulty in prolonged sitting. She was treated with samanya chikitsa of vata vyadhi i.e.Abhyanga, Swedana, Basti and Kati Basti treatment. Patient was treated for a period of 8 days. The response to the treatment was recorded and therapeutic effect was evaluated through symptomatic relief. Clinically, cardinal symptoms were significantly reduced and degree of anterior flexion increased from 40 degree to 90 degree.