Ayurvedic management of Gridhrasi with special reference to Sciatica: A Case Study

S G Iddalagimath; R B Hosamani

S G Iddalagimath Associate Professor, Dept. of Panchakarma, BVVS Ayurved Medical College & Hospital, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India
R B Hosamani Professor & Head, Dept. of Swasthavritta, BVVS Ayurved Medical College & Hospital, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India

Keywords: Ghridrasi, Sciatica, Yoga Basti, Shamana Chikitsa.

Abstract

Background: Low back pain is one of the most common complaints in India that affects 70% to 80% of the population. Among the various causes of low back pain, the intervertebral disc prolapsed is the most common and the pain may be confined in the lower back only or referred to as a leg, buttock or hip which often outline the features of Sciatica syndrome. In Ayurvedic Science, the disease Sciatica can be compared with Gridhrasi which is one of the most common disorders of Vata. Aims & Objectives: This study aimed to access the efficacy of Ayurvedic management including Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa in Gridhrasi. Materials and Methods: It is a single case study. A 40-year married man has already been diagnosed with a bulge with superimposed right paracentral protrusion of L4-L5, correlated with Ghridrasi of the right leg from 5 months approached to Ayurvedic hospital. He was treated with Panchakarma treatment including Yoga Basti, Kati Basti along with Shamana Chikitsa for one month. Results: Symptomatic assessment of patient was carried out after one month and satisfactory outcome was there and overall quality of life of patient was significantly improved. Conclusion: The aforementioned therapy gives symptomatic relief for the management of Gridhrasi.

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