Abstract

“EFFICACY OF AGNIKARMA IN SCIATICA:-A CASE STUDY”

*Anil Kumar Joshi, Sunil Kumar and Ashok Kumar

Abstract

A 38 year old Muslim male patient came into the OPD of national institute of Ayurveda complaining of pain and numbness in left leg. During examination, radiating pain was present in left leg starting from lumbar region to finger and big toe, since 2 years. Straight Leg Raise test was positive in left leg up-to 45 degree. Traumatic injury was absent. In the management of sciatica various methods are described but according to the condition of the patient and superiority of all methods, Agnikarma was applied. Agnikarma was done at maximum tenderness point in two sittings. In first sitting, Agnikarma was done in prone position in lumbar region and after seven days second sitting was done on the root of sciatica nerve with 15 days follow up period. After 15 days he got complete relief from pain and numbness. Thus the patient was successfully treated with Agnikarma. No recurrence or any complications were reported.

Keywords: sciatica, Agnikarma, lumbar region.