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@article{196539,
        author = {Dr.Sabanikhat Shaikh and Dr. Swarupa Mane and Prof.  Dr. Chhaya V. Patil},
        title = {KUKUNDAR MARMA AND ITS CORRELATION WITH SCIATIC NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROMES: A NARRATIVE REVIEW},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {4752-4754},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=196539},
        abstract = {Background: Marma Sharira is a vital concept described in Ayurvedic classics, referring to specific anatomical sites where injury can lead to serious functional impairment or death. Among the 107 Marma points described in classical literature, Kukundar Marma is categorized under Sandhi Marma and is situated in the region of the sacroiliac joint. Injury to this Marma is said to result in loss of movement and sensation in the lower limb. In modern medicine, similar clinical manifestations are observed in sciatic nerve compression syndromes, where irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve leads to pain, numbness, and motor deficits. Objective: To review the classical description of Kukundar Marma and to analyze its anatomical and clinical correlation with sciatic nerve compression syndromes. Results: The review highlights a strong overlap between the anatomical location and clinical manifestations of Kukundar Marma injury and sciatic nerve compression syndromes, particularly in relation to radiating pain, sensory disturbances, and functional impairment. Conclusion: A significant anatomical and clinical correlation exists between Kukundar Marma and the sciatic nerve. Understanding this relationship may help bridge Ayurvedic and modern medical concepts, offering potential benefits in integrative management of sciatica.},
        keywords = {Kukundar Marma, Sciatic nerve, Marma Sharira, Sciatica, Lumbosacral plexus, Ayurveda.},
        month = {April},
        }