Sciatica is vividly described in Ayurveda as Gridhrasi (derived from the word Gridhra, meaning Vulture), because the patient's gait often resembles a vulture's walk due to pain. It occurs when the Kandara (ligaments) and nerves of the lower back and legs are gripped by aggravated Vata. This constriction pinches the sciatic nerve, sending shooting pain from the lower back down to the foot.

Chronic knee pain is often a sign of Sandhigata Vata (Osteoarthritis). The Shleshaka Kapha, the natural synovial fluid or "grease" of the joint, has dried up. Without this cushion, the bones rub against each other (crepitus), causing pain and degeneration. In other cases, it may be due to toxic accumulation hindering movement.

Commonly known as Manyastambha (stiffness of the neck), this condition is rising due to modern "tech-neck" lifestyles. The Vayu (wind) gets trapped in the neck muscles, causing them to become rigid and immobile. This dryness can compress the nerves, leading to radiating pain in the arms or numbness in the fingers.