Efficacy of agnikarma in the management of gridhrasi (sciatica): a clinical study
Journal name: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Original article title: Efficacy of agnikarma in the management of gridhrasi (sciatica): a clinical study
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Abineet Raina
Vishal Khanna
Priya Puesh Pargotra
Anjali Sharma
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Year: 2017
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Due to alteration in people’s life style, the disease Gridhrasi (Sciatica) is frequently seen inthe society as a prominent problem. In this disease, patient becomes incapable to do their daily routine work because of severe pain radiating from Katipradesh (lumbar region) to Gulfasandhi (anklejoint). Gridhrasi is such a disease, which carry little threat to life and interfere greatly with livingalso. The person who suffers from this disease is particularly handicapped, as he can’t walk, stand orsit properly and the painful limb continuously draws his attention . Gridhrasi (Sciatica) is one of the Vatavyadhi caused by aggravated Vatadoshas. The disease is characterized by cardinal symptom i.e. Radiating pain ( Ruja ), which makes the patient difficult to walk; hampering the daily routine of the individual. No specific remedy is given in modern medical science, patients depends on painkillers which has temporary action. Agnikarma (treatment done with cauterization) is the procedure indicated by Aacharya in Vatavyadhi . Acharya Sushruta mentioned Agnikarma is more efficacious than other therapeutic procedures as it gives instant relief in pain. The study was undertaken to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Agnikarma in the management of Sciatica and the results were very fruitful Keywords: Agnikarma, Gridhrasi , Sciatica INTRODUCTION Chronic Low Back Pain
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