Abstract

A CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS OF MARMA CHIKITSA IN GRIDHRASI

Dr. Rakhi Joshi*, Prof. Sunil Kumar Gupta, Dr. Shishir Prasad and Dr. Amita Jhunjhunwala

Abstract

Gridhrasi is one of the most troublesome Vyadhi with commonest complain of lower backache with or without radiating pain to unilateral/ bilateral lower legs. The symptomatology of the disease Gridhrasi closely resembles Sciatica in Allopathy system of Medicine. Gridhrasi is a shoolpradhan disease categorized into two types i.e. Vataj and Vatakaphaj according to Ayurvedic texts. Pain is of major concern in this Vyadhi as it is not only unbearable but also causes hindrances in daily routine work. The probability of occurrence of the disease increases with age, obesity, smoking or sedentary lifestyle. Its increasing prevalence today needs an effective management with immediate and long lasting results. Hence Marma chikitsa which is an alternative technique of Ayurved can be advised in such patients. Multiple sittings are required for better results. Acute or Chronic; mild, moderate or severe cases of Gridhrasi can be treated with marked improvements. In this study emphasis is laid upon five specific Marma points (or energy points) for management of Gridhrasi by considering the related literature. This conceptual study may prove beneficial in clinical and surgical point of view.

Keywords: Gridhrasi, Marma Chikitsa, Sciatica, Energy points.