Abstract
Sciatica is a result of the sciatic nerve root pathology. It causes pain and paresthesia in the sciatic nerve distribution area. The most common cause of sciatica is a herniated or bulging lumbar intervertebral disc. Unresolved sciatic nerve compression causes increased pain over time, paresthesia and loss of muscular strength in the affected leg, loss of bowel and bladder function, permanent nerve damage. In Ayurveda it is correlated with Ghridhrasi. Case Report - A 73 yr male having complaints of Low back pain radiating to right lower limb, difficulty and pain while walking and sitting, tingling and numbness in right leg. Aim - To evaluate the effect of Ayurvedic treatment such as Yog Basti, Panchtikta-Ksheerbasti and Shaman Chikitsa for relieving the signs and symptoms of Lumbar disc herniation co-related to Ghridhrasi. Result - Patient got marked relief in SLRT, Femoral Stretch Test, Braggard’s Sign Test, The Roland-Morris low back pain and disability questionnaire. Conclusion-The mentioned Ayurvedic therapy gives symptomatic relief for the management of Sciatica (Gridhrasi).
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