Management of Lumbar Disc Herniation with Radiculopathy Through Ayurveda - A Case Study

Lekshmipriya; P. Benedict; M.S Deepa

doi:10.47070/ijapr.v10i9.2551

Management of Lumbar Disc Herniation with Radiculopathy Through Ayurveda - A Case Study

Lekshmipriya PG Scholar, Department of Shalya tantra, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
P. Benedict Professor & HOD, Department of Shalya tantra, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
M.S Deepa Associate Professor, Department of Shalya tantra, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47070/ijapr.v10i9.2551

Keywords: Lumbar disc herniation, Gridhrasi, Oswestry disability index

Abstract

Lumbar disc herniation is a major health problem, affecting the most productive population globally. It has closest resemblance with Gridhrasi mentioned in Ayurvedic classics. Treatments available in conventional sciences have limitations such as relapse of acute episodes. Here an effort was made to treat a case of L5-S1 disc extrusion with radiculopathy using a comprehensive Ayurveda treatment protocol. The protocol includes a set of treatment procedures along with certain internal medicines. Changes were analysed with the help of VAS scale, SLRT and Oswestry disability index and showed significant improvements. This case is an evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of Ayurveda treatments in case of LDH with radiculopathy.

Published

10-10-2022

How to Cite

Lekshmipriya, P. Benedict, & M.S Deepa. (2022). Management of Lumbar Disc Herniation with Radiculopathy Through Ayurveda - A Case Study. International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research, 10(9), 39-42. https://doi.org/10.47070/ijapr.v10i9.2551