Sciatica Treatment

What is Sciatica:

Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve travels from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg.

Sciatica most often occurs when a herniated disk or an overgrowth of bone puts pressure on part of the nerve. This causes inflammation, pain and often some numbness in the affected leg.

As per Ayurveda system of medicine, it is known as Gridhrasi.

Symptoms:

Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve travels from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg.

Sciatica most often occurs when a herniated disk or an overgrowth of bone puts pressure on part of the nerve. This causes inflammation, pain and often some numbness in the affected leg.

Causes: 

Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes pinched. The cause is usually

1. A herniated disk in the spine
2. An overgrowth of bone, sometimes called bone spurs, form on the spinal bones.
3. Spinal injury
4. Overweight
5. Irregular exercises
6. Degenerative disc disease
7. Lumbar spinal stenosis
8. Spondylolisthesis
9. Wearing high heels
10. More rarely tumour can put pressure on the nerve.
11. Disease such as diabetes can damage the nerve.

Complications: 

Most people recover fully from sciatica, often without treatment.

1. Loss of feeling in the affected leg
2. Weakness in the affected leg
3. Loss of bowel or bladder control

Ayurveda line of Treatment :

As it is one among Vata disorders, all vata pacifying measures should be undertaken.

1. Dhanyamla dhara,
2. Abhyanga,
3. Snehana
4. Swedana,
5. Pathrapotali Swedana (Elakizhi),
6. Navarakizhi
7. Sarvangadhara (Pizhichil),
8. Naranga Kizhi
9. Kati Vasti,
10. Vasti ( enema)
11. Marma massage
12. Sira vedana (Venesection)
13. Raktamokshan
14. Agni karma (Heat therapy)
15. Mridu Virechana – mild purgation

Ayurveda medicines used :

1. Yogaraja Gulgulu
2. Triodashanga guggulu
3. Kaishora Guggulu
4. Gokshuradi Guggulu
5. Dhanwantharam Gulika
6. Vishamushti vati
7. Ashwagandadi churna
8. Balarishtam
9. Dasamoolarishtam
10. Bala ashwagandhadhi Thailam
11. Dhanwantharam Thailam
12. Ksheerabala Thailam
13. Sahacharadi Thailam
14. Murivenna
15. Ganda Tailam – orally
16. Dhanwantharam 101 capsule
17. Ksheerabala 101 capsules
18. Dasamoola kashayam
19. Prasarinyadi Kashayam
20. Rasnadi kashayam
21. Sahacharadi Kashayam

Herbs useful in Sciatica: 

1. Nirgundi – Vitex negundo
2. Bala – Sida cordifolia
3. Punarnava – Boerhavia diffusa
4. Eranda – Castor root – Ricinus communis
5. Shigru – Moringa oleifera
6. Rasna – Pluchea lanceolata
7. Jambira – Lemon – Citrus limon
8. Masha – Black gram

Wholesome diet and habits: 

1. Masha(black gram)
2. Kulatha(horse gram)
3. Godhuma(wheat)
4. Raktashali(red rice)
5. Amlaphala(sour fruits)
6. Dadima(pomegranate)
7. Draksha(raisins)
8. Shigru(drum stick)
9. Patola(snake gourd)
10. Kshira(milk)
11. Ghrita(ghee)
12. Mamsarasa(meat soup)
13. Avagaha (tub bath)
14. Abhyanga (oil massage)

Unwholesome diet and habits : 

1. Kalaya – Peanut (Lathyrus sativus)
2. Chanaka – Bengal gram (Cicer arietinum)
3. Raiamasha (Rai maa)
4. Vegadharana (suppression of urges)
5. Vyavaya (sexual indulgence)
6. Vyayama (heavy exercise)
7. Diva swapna (day sleep)
8. Prajagarana (sleepless nights)
9. Yana (riding vehicles etc.)

Prevention:

1. Exercise regularly. To keep the back strong, work the core muscles — the muscles in the abdomen and lower back needed for good posture and alignment.
2. Keep good posture when sitting. Choose a seat with good lower back support, armrests and a swivel base. For better low back support, place a pillow or rolled towel in the small of the back to keep its normal curve. Keep knees and hips level.
3. Use your body correctly. When standing for long periods, rest one foot on a stool or small box from time to time. When lifting something heavy, let your legs do the work. Hold the load close to your body. Don’t lift and twist at the same time. Find someone to help lift heavy or awkward things.

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• Initial Consultation with Ayurveda Doctor and daily follow up consultation
• Accommodation
• All Ayurvedic Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Supper) & herbal drinks
• Advice on Diet & Lifestyle Management
• Ayurveda Therapies – Customized for each client.
• Yoga (once a day – Yoga Asanas, Breathing, Meditation and Relaxation)

RESERVATION DETAILS:

• We are committed to keep up the quality of our treatment programs and we take only a limited number of patients each month.
• So we advise you to reserve your treatment programs a minimum one month in advance.
• The 50% charges of the treatment programs should be paid in advance to reserve the treatment programs.
• The advance deposit will be deducted from the total treatment programs and the balance must be paid on the first day of the treatment program.