Abstract

A CLINICAL CASE STUDY TO EVALUATE AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VATA-KAPHAJA GRIDHRASI W.S.R TO SCIATICA

Priyanka Kumari Meena and Maya*

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Abstract

Background: Sciatica is a strike pain, which causes difficulty in walking. The disease ‘Sciatica’ is named because of involvement of sciatic nerve. Intense pain radiating from the gluteal region down the posterolateral leg to the foot more or less following the distribution of the sciatic nerve is known as Sciatica, which is commonly caused by nerve root compression or irritation. Our Ancient Acharyas had identified this problem long back and named it ‘Gridhrasi’. Despite recent advancement in modern neurology, an effective and safe cure for sciatica is still not found, except for giving some temporary relief through analgesics, or surgical interventions. Already the efficacy of ayurvedic drugs and techniques has gained global popularity in Musculo-skeletal disorders. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of Shamshaman Chikitsa to the management of Vatakaphaja Gridhrasi w.s.r. to Sciatica. Materials & Methods: In present case study, a 34year old, diagnosed case of Sciatica with complaints of pricking pain in lower back, buttock and left foot since 4 months which was associated with numbness and stiffness in lower back, buttock and left foot, came at the OPD of National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur. The patient of Sciatica was treated with Ekangaveer rasa, Chandraprabha vati, Simhanada guggulu, and Rasnasaptaka kwath. Observations: After a month, the patient's symptoms were assessed, and the results were satisfactory. The patient's overall quality of life had also considerably improved. Conclusion: In managing Gridhrasi, the aforementioned treatment provides symptomatic relief.

Keywords: Vatakaphaja Gridhrasi, Sciatica, Shamshaman Chikitsa.