MARMA CHIKITSA IN PAIN MANAGEMENT OF SCIATICA (VATAJ GRIDHRASI) - A CASE STUDY

In the present era, 75% to 80% of people suffer from lower back pain, making it one of the most prevalent conditions. Sciatica (Gridhrasi) is often regarded as one of the most prevalent causes of lower back pain. Gridhrasi (Sciatica) is one out of eighty types of Vata Vyadhi. It is a Nanatmaj Vatavyadhi having vitiation of vata and sometimes vata kapha doshas. In gridhrasi intense shooting pain characteristically radiates from sphika (Gluteal region) to pada (Foot), Gridhrasi compares to sciatica in modern science. It happens when the protruding disc near the inter vertebral foramen compresses the spinal root, irritating it. Marma Chikitsa involves stimulating specific vital points to restore and balance the flow of Prana, the life force, by stimulate biochemical changes that promote healing and balance in the body and mind. So to get rid of these problem it is needed to adopt Ayurvedic approach of Management. A 39 year old women with a complain of low back pain which radiate to right lower limb since last 6 months. In this case study, the efficacy of Marma Chikitsa in the treatment of Gridhrasi (Sciatica) is assessed. After 15 days, the patient symptoms were evaluated, and the encouraging result was obtained, about 85% of the pain was relieved and her quality of life was increased. Thus, Vataj Gridhrasi (Sciatica) pain management benefit greatly from non- Pharmaceutical treatment with Marma Chikitsa.