Effect of Shampakadi Niruha Basti along with Aabhadi Churan in the Management of Gridhrasi (Sciatica)

Abstract

Gridhrasi is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition manifested by radiating pain, stiffness, numbness, and tingling sensations involving one or both lower extremities. Due to the close resemblance in symptomatology, Gridhrasi can be correlated with sciatica, which arises from compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve or its associated nerve roots, commonly at the L4–L5 and L5–S1 levels. Sciatica primarily affects individuals in their active working years, causing considerable functional limitations. Conventional conservative treatment approaches often yield only short-term relief and are associated with a high likelihood of symptom recurrence. This case report describes a 30-year-old male patient who presented with intense low back pain radiating bilaterally to the lower limbs up to the feet, along with numbness and tingling sensation predominantly affecting the left leg. The patient underwent treatment with Shampakadi Niruha Basti in combination with oral Aabhadi Churan for a period of 16 days. Post-treatment evaluation demonstrated significant improvement in clinical parameters, including Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test, Flip test, Lasegue’s sign, pain severity (Vas Score), numbness, heaviness, and tingling sensations. The integrative therapeutic regimen led to substantial symptomatic relief and showed sustained effectiveness by minimizing pain recurrence. The findings indicate that Shampakadi Niruha Basti along with Aabhadi Churan may contribute to relaxation and strengthening of the back musculature, suggesting its potential role as an effective Ayurvedic intervention for the management of Gridhrasi/Sciatica.