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<journal-meta>
<journal-id journal-id-type='publisher'>IJRAP</journal-id>
<journal-title>International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy</journal-title>
<issn pub-type='ppub'>2277-4343</issn>
 <publisher>
<publisher-name>Moksha Publishing House </publisher-name>
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<article-meta>
<article-id pub-id-type='other'>10.7897/2277-4343.165164</article-id>
<title-group>
<article-title>AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF GRIDHRASI WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SCIATICA: A CASE STUDY
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<contrib-group>
<contrib contrib-type='author'>
<name>Pranay Singh *</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type='author'>
<name> Pankaj Kumar Katara</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type='author'>
<name> Rakesh Kumar Majhi</name>
</contrib>
</contrib-group>
<pub-date>
<month>11</month>
<year>-0001</year>
</pub-date>
<fpage>30</fpage>
<lpage>33</lpage>
<abstract><title>Abstract</title>
Low back pain is among the most common health complaints, affecting nearly 70% to 80% of individuals in India. Among its various causes, intervertebral disc prolapse is the leading one, often resulting in pain that radiates to the leg, buttock, or hipâcharacteristic features of Sciatica syndrome. In Ayurvedic literature, Sciatica is correlated with Gridhrasi, a predominant Vata disorder described in classical texts. Aims and Objectives: The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatment in managing Gridhrasi (Sciatica). Materials and Methods: A single case study was conducted on a 36-year-old married male who presented to an Ayurvedic hospital with Gridhrasi affecting both lower limbs for the past one day. He had a prior diagnosis of degenerative spondylotic changes in the lumbosacral spine. The patient underwent a ten-day Panchakarma regimen comprising Abhyanga, Patra Pinda Swedana, Kati Basti, and Matrabasti, along with Shamana Chikitsa. The study followed the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) â Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. Results: Upon follow-up, significant improvement was observed in the patientâs symptoms and overall quality of life. Conclusion: Ayurvedic management proved effective in alleviating the symptoms of Gridhrasi (Sciatica).
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<title>Keywords</title>
<kwd>Gridhrasi</kwd>
<kwd> Sciatica</kwd>
<kwd> Abhyanga</kwd>
<kwd> Swedana</kwd>
<kwd> Patra Pinda Swedana</kwd>
<kwd> Kati Basti</kwd>
<kwd> Shamana Chikitsa.</kwd>
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