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Katigraha, correlating with Lumbar Spondylosis in Ayurveda, is a significant clinical, social, economic, and public health issue worldwide. Lumbar Spondylosis, prevalent among middle-aged and elderly populations, affects both genders equally[ Dragan Sekuli?. Effect of shock vibrations due to speed control humps to the health of city bus drivers. Scientific Research and Essays. 2012 Feb 9;7(5).] . Lower back pain is prevalent in 60% to 70% of individuals in industrialized countries[ Luk KDK, Samartzis D. Intervertebral disc "dysgeneration." The Spine Journal. 2015 Sep;15(9):1915-8.] . In Ayurveda, the treatment of Katigraha focuses on the principle of creating Anuloman (proper movement) in the Pakwashaya (colon), with special importance given to Apana Vata Anuloman Chikitsa[ Sharma Acharya Priya Vrat, Sukla Acharya Vidhyadhar and Tripathi Prof.Ravidatt, Charak Samhita Hindi Commentry, Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratisthan Delhi,2013. E-ChikitSthan, Adhyay 28 , Shlok90 .Page no. 690] .This case study involves a 45-year-old female patient who presented with low back pain radiating to the left lower limb, stiffness in the hip region, restricted movement of lower limbs, and difficulty walking for the past two years. The patient was administered Trayodashang Guggul, Rasnasapthakam Kwath, and Basti Panchakarma Chikitsa[ Sharma Acharya Priya Vrat, Sukla Acharya Vidhyadhar and Tripathi Prof.Ravidatt, Charak Samhita Hindi Commentry, Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratisthan Delhi,2013. E-SiddhiSthan, Adhyay 2 , Shlok16 .Page no. 876], which provided marked relief in pain and stiffness. The management of Katigraha with these Ayurvedic interventions was effective. While both Katigraha and Lumbar Spondylosis involve lower back pain and stiffness, their underlying causes, pathophysiology, and treatment approaches differ significantly. Katigraha is viewed through the lens of Dosha imbalances in Ayurveda, focusing on holistic and natural therapies, whereas Lumbar Spondylosis is treated as a degenerative disease in modern medicine, often requiring pharmacological and surgical interventions. Both approaches emphasize lifestyle modifications and physical therapies for effective management and relief. This is a single case study of a 45-year-old female patient who presented to the OPD of Kayachikitsa Department in Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital Ayurveda with complaints of pain in the low back region radiating to the left lower limb, stiffness in the hip region, restricted movement of lower limbs, and difficulty in walking for the past two years (not continuous). The patient was administered Trayodashang guggul, Rasnasapthakam Kwath, and Basti Panchakarma Chikitsa. The treatment provided marked relief in pain, and stiffness. Based on this case study, it can be concluded that the management of Katigraha with Trayodashang guggul, Rasnasapthakam Kwath along with Panchakarma - Basti Chikitsa was effective.