Way of Treating/Combating Gridhrasi (Sciatica) in Holistic Healing Through Ayurveda

Abstract

About 70% to 80% of people in India report having low back pain, making it one of the most prevalent complaints. The most frequent cause of low back pain is intervertebral disc prolapse, which radiates pain to the leg, buttock, or hip, characteristic of sciatica syndrome. Sciatica is like Gridhrasi, one of the most prevalent Vata disorders according to Ayurveda. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatment management in Gridhrasi. A single case study of a 42-year-old married female, who visited an Ayurvedic hospital for Gridhrasi of the left leg for two months, had previously been diagnosed with a diffuse bulging of the L4-L5 intervertebral disc, confirmed through her MRI reports. She underwent 14 days of Antarparimarjana and Bahirparimarjana Panchakarma therapy, which included Abhyanga, Swedana, Patra Pinda Swedana, in combination with Shamana Chikitsa. After 14 days, the patient's symptoms were assessed. The patient’s general DAL and QOL (quality of life) also showed great improvement. The mentioned treatment significantly reduced and managed the symptoms of Gridhrasi.