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AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF PROLAPSED INTERVERTEBRAL DISC - A CASE STUDY

Dr. Mohan V. Imade*, Dr. Jayant D. Gulhane, Dr. Rajesh S. Sahu, Dr. Sandhya G. Sharma

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Abstract

Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc (PIVD) is a common lumbar Spinal disorder in present era. Disturbed lifestyle and improper postural habits leads to this disorder. PIVD is a displacement of disc material beyond the Intervertebral disc margin which can be described under Vatvyadhi which is seen due to Vatprakopa. In modern science PIVD require surgical interventions which is avoided by Ayurvedic management. Acharya Charaka stated that Asthapan and Anuvasan Basti are the best choices of treatment to control the Vata. Aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of Shodhan (Basti) and Shaman chikitsa in the management of PIVD. A 55 years old female patient was reported to OPD and then admitted to IPD for a 17 days in government Ayurved Hospital, Nagpur with the symptoms of backache, severe and continuous lumbar pain radiating to bilateral lower legs tingling sensation and numbness bilateral legs and pain while forward bending. This patient was diagnosed as PIVD on the basis of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The patient was treated with Shodhan i.e. Basti, Sthanik Snehana with Tilataila and Sthanik Nadiswedan along with above procedure shaman chikitsa also given. Assessment was done on the basis of GALS (Gait Arm Legs and Spine Examination) and symptoms of patient. Patient shows significant improvement in gait and associated symptoms. In the paper successful management of PID with shodhan and Shaman chikitsa is being achieved which will be a documented evidence for future case studies.

Keywords: Prolapsed Intervertebral disc, Vatvyadhi, Shodhan chikitsa, Shaman chikitsa.