Abstract
Gridhasi is one of the most common disease of Vata Vyadhi, which closely related with sciatica. This is characterised by low back pain and radiates towards posterior part of leg or discomfort associated with sciatic nerve. It has painful (Shoola Pradhan) condition which hampers the routine of life. In Gridhasi pain starts form Kati-Prushta (Pelvic & Lumbo-Sacral resion) radiating towards Jangha (Thigh), Pada (Legs) with impairment of lifting leg (Stiffness). The prevalence of sciatica varies considerably ranging from 3.8% in the working population to 7.9% in nonworking population. Contemporary medicine has limitations giving short term relief in pain or surgical intervention with side effect. The aim of this study was to access the effect of Ayurvedic management through Shodhan and Shaman Chikitsa. Here in this case study a 60 year female patient was suffering from sciatic pain (Low back Pain) radiating towards posterior part of leg due to herniation of L4-L5 and L5-S1 that is correlated with Gridhasi since 6 months approached to Ayurvedic Hospital and She was treated with Panchakarma treatment including Dashmooladi Niruha Basti, Merudand Basti, Patra Pinda Sweda and Raktmokshan along with Shaman Chikitsa. The treatment was continued for consecutive two months.
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