CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF GRIDHRASI W.S.R TO SCIATICA SYNDROME

Authors

  • Chandu Metri PhD,Department of Panchakarma Government Ayurveda Medical College Bangalore and Associate Professor, Department of Panchakarma Krishna Ayurvedic Medical College Sankeshwar, Karnataka, India
  • Ananta S Desai Professor & HOD, Department of Panchakarma PG & PhD studies, Government Ayurveda Medical College Bangalore Karnataka,India
  • Premalata Kamate Associate Professor, Department of Shalyatantra, JGCHS ayurveda medical college & Hospital Ghataprabha,India.

Keywords:

Gridrasi, Sciatica, Nidana, Samprapti, Chikitsa

Abstract

Society typically views the illness Gridhra as a serious problem. Gridhrasi is one  among the Nanatmaja vatavyadhi  which is characterised by Stambha (stiffness), Ruka (Pain), Toda (Pricking Sensation) and Spandana, initially affect Sphika (buttock) as well as posterior aspect of kati (waist) and then gradually radiates to posterior aspect of Uru (thigh), Janu (knee), Jangha (calf) and Pada (foot). As a further sign of Gridhrasi, Acharya Susruta also cited Sakthishepana Nigrahanti (limited movement of the lower limb). Tandra (drowsiness), Gaurava (heaviness), and Aruchi (anorexia) may be symptoms in Vata-Kaphaj Gridhrasi. Gridhrasi can be compared to the condition sciatica in modern medicine based on its symptoms. It is caused by irritation of the spinal nerve and is characterised by sciatic nerve distribution pain. Sciatica occurs more frequently than 40% of the time, with a lifetime incidence of low back pain of 50–70%. However, only 4-6% of people have sciatica from lumbar disc prolapse. The goal of Ayurvedic treatment is to rectify the underlying functional imbalance in order to restore harmony. Ayurvedic Gridhrasi remedies focus on restoring the exacerbated Vata or Vata Kapha to equilibrium and, consequently, to a healthy state. It's essential to seek pain treatment right away in order to resume your daily activities. Gradrasi is thoroughly explained in Ayurveda Classics together with Nidana (Cause), Samprapti (Pathophysiology), and Chikitsa (Treatment). Depending on the presence of the Dhatus and the presence of the morbid doshas, several management strategies for acute and chronic Gridrasi disorders are given. Despite the adoption of many cutting-edge technology and treatment options, the incidence and prevalence rate of diseases related to Gridrasi are still on the higher side. A comprehensive overview of Gridrasi and its Chikitsa modalities as practised by the ancient Acharyas is given in an effort to enlighten the understanding and to present a broad overview of Gridrasi.

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Published

15-05-2023

How to Cite

Metri, C., Ananta S Desai, & Premalata Kamate. (2023). CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF GRIDHRASI W.S.R TO SCIATICA SYNDROME. International Journal of Applied Ayurved Research, 6(1), 11–18. Retrieved from https://ijaar.in/index.php/journal/article/view/1047

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