ROLE OF KATI BASTI WITH PRABHANJAN TAIL IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SCIATICA – A CASE STUDY

Sciatica is a prevalent form of neuropathic pain, affecting up to 10% of people with chronic low back pain and having a lifetime incidence of 10% to 40%, sometimes reaching as high as 70%. The prevalence of sciatica varies considerably ranging from 3.8% in the working population to 7.9% in the non-working population. It is typically caused by compression or injury to the sciatic nerve, most often due to lumbar disc herniation. Other contributing factors include age, occupation, obesity, and smoking. Gridhrasi is one of the most common disorders of Vata, which closely resembles with sciatica, which is characterized by pain or discomfort associated with Sciatic Nerve. Gridhrasi is a Vatavyadhi or Rujapradhana Nanatmaja Vatavyadhi. It is characterized by Stambh (Stiffness), Ruk (Pain), Toda (Pricking pain) and Spandana (Frequents switching). These symptoms initially affect Sphik (Buttock) as well as posterior aspect of Kati (Waist) and then gradually radiates to Uru (Thigh), Janu (Knee), Jangha (Calf) and Pada (Foot) as described by all Acharyas. Kati Basti is an external therapy that acts as both Snehan and Swedan therapy. So, In the present single case study patient was treated with Prabhanjana Vimardanam tail Kati basti. Kati basti of Prabhanjana Vimardanam tail was effective in relieving symptoms like pain, stiffness, pricking sensation and numbness of leg.