EVALUATION OF THE EFFICACY OF CHATURBHADRA KALPA BASTI KRAMA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GRIDHRASI W.S.R.T.SCIATICA

Abstract

Due to sedentary life style, more and more population is falling to many “Vatika disorders” affecting the loco motor system. “Gridhrasi” which is enumerated among the “Nanatmaja Vyadhi of Vata” in the classics, is high on list. As far as etiopathology of Gridhrasi is con-cerned ‘Vatavaigunya’ plays an important role. It essentially plays a role in the over stimula-tion of the nerve as experienced by severe pain in the course of affected part. Many works on Basti in Gridhrasi have been tried but Basti on Chaturbhadra Kalpa pattern much research has not been done. So to assess the efficacy of Chaturbhadra kalpa basti krama the present study was undertaken. The assessment criteria were noted before treatment and after follow up. Subjective parameters were, Stambha, Ruk, Toda, Supthi in sphik, kati, prushta, uru, janu, jangha and pada and Objective parameters were, Straight Leg Raising [SLR] test,Visual Analog Scale (VAS), E.S.R. In present study 80 % patient were best responded.