Management of Gridhrasi - A Case Study

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Date of Acceptance : 12 Sep 2024

Date of Publication : 27 Sep 2024

Article ID : SD-IJAY_111

How to cite this article : http://doi.org/10.55552/SDNJAY.2024.2314

Abstract

Ayurveda described sciatica as Gridhrasi. It is one of the most common disorders of Vata observed in the majority of people. Gridhrasi word itself describes the disease, i.e., Gridhra (Eagle), like walking. The disease is caused by vitiation of vata; sometimes even Kapha vitiation along with vata also causes sciatica. The symptoms seen in Gridhrasi, which closely resemble sciatica in modern terminology. Sciatica is a very painful condition in which pain begins in the lumbar region and radiates along the posterolateral aspect of the thigh and leg. Hence, movement of the affected leg is restricted, and the patient is not able to walk properly. Modern medicine has limitations in giving short-term relief in pain or surgical intervention with side effects. Gridhrasi can be successfully treated by Ayurvedic medicines and procedures described in the ancient text of Ayurveda. Here is a case study. The patient was suffering from sciatica due to herniation of the L3-L4 and L4-L5 intervertebral discs. He was treated with 2 courses of Matrabasti with Sahacharadi Taila along with Abhyaang, Nadisweda, and internal medication. The patient shows remarkable improvement.