Clinical evaluation of Multimodal Ayurvedic Management in Gridhrasi (Sciatica): A Retrospective case series
1*Shama Karekar-Bhoir, 2Jai Kini and 3Nirmala Sonawane
1*PG and PhD Department of Roga Nidana evum Vikriti Vigyan, Parul Institute of Ayurveda, Limda, Vadodara - 391760 India) Ph.D. Scholar Dr. G. D. Pol Foundation’s Ymt Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Institutional Area, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410210 (India) Email : mrunal.bhoir24537@paruluniversity.ac.in 2Department of Roga Nidan Evum Vikriti Vigyan, Dr. G. D. Pol Foundation Ymt Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital Institutional Area, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410210 (India) 2Email : vd.jaikini@gmail.com) 3PG and PhD Department of Panchakarma, Parul Institute of Ayurveda, Parul University, Vadodara - 391760 (India) (ayurved05@gmail.com ) *Corresponding Author: Dr. Shama Karekar-Bhoir, Email : mrunal.bhoir24537@paruluniversity.ac.in Mob.No. 8793488139
ABSTRACT
Gridhrasi, recognized as a debilitating Nanatmaja Vata Vyadhi (neurological and musculoskeletal disorders) correlating with clinical Sciatica, manifests as radiating pain from the lumbar region to the lower extremities. This study evaluates the clinical outcomes of a standardized Ayurvedic protocol in a case series of 10 patients (aged 31–62 years) at Parul Ayurved Hospital. Patients presented with varying degrees of radicular pain, stiffness (Stambha), and gait disturbances, which were objectively assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Straight Leg Raise (SLR), and Schober’s Test. The therapeutic intervention integrated internal Shamana drugs, such as Yogaraja Guggulu, Rasnadi Guggulu, and Dashmoola Kashaya, with intensive external procedures (Bahya Chikitsa). Local application of Sahachara Taila and Sarvang