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Background: Gridhrasi is one of the most common disorders of Vata, which closely resembles with sciatica, which is characterized by pain or discomfort associated with sciatic nerve.The prevalence of sciatica varies considerably ranging from 3.8% in the working population to 7.9% in the nonworking population.Contemporary medicine has limitations giving short-term relief in pain or surgical intervention with side effect.Aim and Objectives: The aim of this study was to access the efficacy of Ayurvedic management including Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa in Gridhrasi.Materials and Methods: It is a single case study.A 37-year-old female presented with lower back pain radiating to the right leg, associated with numbness and calf muscle stiffness for 2½ months.She also had difficulty climbing stairs, disturbed sleep, pain while walking even a few steps, and impaired gait. Patient approached to our hospital, diagnosed as Vataja Gridhrasi and treated with Sarvanga Abhyanga and Bashpa Sweda, Sadhyovirechana, Siravyadha, Kati Basti, Sarvanga Snigdha Churna Pinda Sweda, Karma Basti-Siddha Basti and Balaguduchyadi Niruha, and shamana oushadhis with follow ups. The treatment was continued for consecutive one month.Results: Symptomatic assessment of patient was carried out after treatment, after repeated follow ups and satisfactory outcome was seen and overall quality of life of patient was significantly imp roved.Conclusion: The aforementioned therapy gives symptomatic relief for the management of Gridhrasi, no relapse of symptoms was seen with regular follow ups.
"Structured Panchakarma Protocol For Gridhrasi:An Evidence-Based Single Case Report.", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no.a118-a127, January-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2601018.pdf
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