MANAGEMENT OF GRIDHRASI W.S.R TO ACUTE SCIATICA THROUGH PANCHAKARMA TREATMENT

*Kavita; Santosh Kumar  Bhatted

*Kavita PG. Scholar, Associate professor, Department of Panchakarma, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi
Santosh Kumar Bhatted HOD and Associate professor, Department of Panchakarma, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi

Keywords: Gridhrasi, Vatavyadhi, Panchakarma, Kati Basti, Abhyanga, Matra Basti.

Abstract

Gridhrasi or sciatica in modern language is one the common condition of loco motor system disorder; it is a pain dominant disease and reduces human activity. In Ayurveda texts it comes under Vatavyadhi. Aim: To successfully manage acute case of sciatica through Panchakarma treatment. Materials and Methods- An acute case of sciatica was taken under consideration and was given Panchakarma therapies like Kati Basti, Abhyanga, Matra Basti for 23 days. Results and conclusion: The patient got 83.3% improvement in SLR test and nerve discomfort. It was noted that Panchakarma therapy is highly effective in treating acute cases of sciatica.

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