AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF GRIDHRASI (SCIATICA) - A CASE REPORT ABSTRACTS

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Low back pain is one of the most common complaints in India that affects 70% to 80% of the population. Low back pain can present as acute and chronic pain. Sciatica is a condition in which runs down one or both legs from the lower back. In Gradhrasi pain starts from Sphilik (Hip) and runs down to Kati Prusta (back),Uru (Thigh), Janu (Knee), Jangha (Calf muscles) and Pada (Foot) along with pain it may be associate with stiffness heaviness based on Dosha Involvement .The clinical features of Gradhrasi is Low back pain which radiate from the hip to the posterior aspect of thigh and down to leg. It can be correlated to “sciatica” in modern medicine. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to assess the efficacy of Panchkarma and Shaman Chikitsa in Gridhrashi (sciatica). MATERIAL AND METHODS: It is a single case study. A 47Year old female patient has been suffering from Gradhrasi for 2year correlate with Sciatica. The patient complained pain in low-er back region with radiate to bilateral lower limbs since 2year (LEFT>RIGHT) along with Stiffness, Numbness and Tingling sensation present and associate complain with tingling sensation in left hand. She was admitted to the private ward in PT KLS GOVERNMENT AYURVEDA HOSPITAL AND INSTITUTE BHOPAL (M.P.). The patient was treated with Panchkarma procedures such as Kati Basti, Sarwang Patra Pinda Swedan and Anuvasan basti for 16 days and Oral Medication. Patients were treated for a period of 16 days. RESULTS: The response to the treatment was recorded and therapeutic effect was evaluated though symptomatic relief. CON-CLUSION: This case shows that Ayurveda treatment may be helpful in the management of the Gradhrasi.