Ayurvedic Management of Gridhrasi With Special Reference to Sciatica: a Case Report

Abstract

Background: Gridhrasi is one of the most common disorders of Vata Dosha described in Ayurveda classics according to sign and symptom it can be related to sciatica. Sciatica is characterized by pain & discomfort associated with the pathology of sciatic nerve root in people. It is associated with Low back pain, pain radiates to lower limb till toes, tingling and numbness sensation in the buttock region. This is an epidemic disease of modern era with industrial region and more common with office workers. Methodology: The present case study was carried out by following good clinical practice guidelines, studies on Gridhrasi and Ayurveda textual references. Written informed consent of the patient was taken before starting the treatment. A detailed patient history with all necessary clinical and physical examination and laboratory investigations were carried out. This is a single case study. A 49-year-old male patient presented with the complaint of low back pain radiating to left lower limb, tenderness at L4 and L5 region difficulty in walking for long distance and with associated symptom like fever, cough and cold. Sahacharadi Kashayam, Dhanwataram 101 Avarthi, Vyoshadi Vatakam, Dasamoolakadutrayam Kashayam were given for 20 days along with external therapy. Result and conclusion: After 20 days of treatment there was significant changes in subjective and Objective parameter of patient like reduction in pain (VAS scale), tenderness, & other symptoms.