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Gridhrasi is one of the significant Nanatmaja Vata Vyadhi mentioned in Ayurvedic classics. Radiating pain that begins in the hip area and progressively spreads to the lower limb is its primary characteristic. The clinical presentation of Gridhrasi closely resembles the condition known as sciatica in modern medicine. Sciatica is frequently brought on by disorders such as degenerative spinal disorders, spinal stenosis, and intervertebral disc prolapse that compress or irritate the sciatic nerve. Low back pain and sciatica have become much more commonplace globally due to the rise in sedentary lifestyles, bad posture, and work-related stress. According to Ayurveda, Gridhrasi is a disorder predominantly brought on by Vata Dosha vitiation, which is occasionally linked to Kapha Dosha. The etiological factors, pathogenesis, characteristics, and management principles of this condition all of them are thoroughly described in classical Ayurvedic texts. Gridhrasi is treated with Nidana Parivarjana (avoidance causative factors), Shamana therapy using different herbal formulations, and Shodhana therapy using Basti and Virechana. For pain relief and increased mobility, panchakarma techniques such as Abhyanga, Swedana, Kati Basti, and Patra Pinda Sweda are also advised. The goal of this review is to critically examine Gridhrasi's traditional Ayurvedic concepts and compare them with contemporary knowledge of sciatica. The therapeutic potential of Ayurvedic interventions in the treatment of this condition is also highlighted in the article. Combining lifestyle changes with Ayurvedic treatment principles may offer a comprehensive and successful strategy for managing Gridhrasi and enhancing patients' quality of life.