Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF GRIDHRASI W.S.R. SCIATICA: A CASE STUDY

Dr. Sneha Gutakar* and Dr. Sandeep Bhagat

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Abstract

Gridhrasi is a vatavyadhi which has been categorised under the 80 types of Nanatmaja Vikaras. It is characterized by vitiation of vata dosha affecting the kandra or snayu of lower limb. There is severe pain that starts from lower back, radiates downwards to one or both the limbs along the posterior aspect of thigh, knee, calf upto dorsum of foot. On the basis of similarity in clinical features it can be correlated with sciatica in modern science. Gridhrasi is a vatavyadhi which can cause great discomfort and can hamper the routine activities of a person. This case study deals with 45 year old male Patient who presented with sign and symptoms of gridhrasi. Patient was treated by shamans chikitsa with ayurvedic formulations. After completion of treatment patient got satisfied result.

Keywords: Sciatica, Gridhrasi, Vata vitiation, Ayurveda.