AN AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF LUMBAGO-SCIATICA SYNDROME WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO GRIDHRASI - A SINGLE CASE STUDY Authors: Thakor K , THAKOR B* AND MITHANTHAYA S
ABSTRACT
Lumbago with Sciatica (lumbago-sciatica syndrome) is characterized by the pain radiates along
with the path of sciatic nerve. Sciatica also known as “Lumbar radicular pain”. Lumbago-
Sciatica Syndrome is the neuralgic pain that starts in the back and radiates along the posterior
aspect of lower limb to heel, occurs due to irritation of a spinal root compressed by the
protruded disc close to the intervertebral foramen. Pain is shooting, burning like in character.
The life time prevalence of sciatica varies from 13-40%. The prevalence of sciatica varies from
3.8% in the working population to 7.9% in nonworking population. It is most common during
people’s fourth and fifth decade. Men are more frequently affected than women. In the present
case study patient is successfully treated with the Sodhan Chikitsa along with Shaman Chikitsa.
It was proved by significant improvement of patient’s primary symptoms. The patient is doing
well with his daily activities. Gridhrasi can be successfully managed by proper Ayurvedic
assessment and treatment.
Keywords: Lumbago-Sciatica syndrome, Sciatica, Gridhrasi Publication date: 01/12/2025 https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2025/December/MS_IJBPAS_2025_9606.pdfDownload PDFhttps://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.12.9606