PROLAPSED INTERVERTEBRAL DISC AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT- A CASE STUDY

Abstract

A prolapsed intervertebral disc is a technical term for Spinal Disc Herniation. These discs are placed between each of the vertebrae of the spine and pose as shock absorbers. The condition also known as slip disc, is a medical condition affecting spine in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring of an intervertebral disc allows the soft central portion the disc to bulge out beyond the damaged outer rings. Symptoms occur in the back and area under the nerve root and also uneasiness in part of a buttock, leg or foot. Ayurveda categorized Slip Disc as one of diseases caused by Vata vitiation. 6 patients namely A, B, C, D, E, F of age 28, 32,38, 40, 35, 30 years respectively came with the complaint of lower back pain, stiffness and restricted movements of lower back region(Posture). Treatment protocol was Medication including the combination of (1) (a) Yogendra Rasa 125 mg (b) Mahavata Vidhwansak Ras 250 mg (c) Shunthi Churn 500mg (d)Ashwagandha Churna 1gm with honey as Anupaan BD after meals (2) Maharaasnadi Kwath 20 ml with double quantity (40 ml) of luke warm water and Panchkarma Therapy of 21 of (3)Kati Basti with KsheerbalaTaila. The treatment protocol was of 2 months and marked relief in symptoms were noticed after this duration.