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
- A herniated disk in the spine
- An overgrowth of bone, sometimes called bone spurs, form on the spinal bones
- Spinal injury
- Overweight
- Irregular exercises
- Degenerative disc disease
- Lumbar spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Wearing high heels
- More rarely, a tumour can put pressure on the nerve
- Disease such as diabetes can damage the nerve
Complications: Most people recover fully from sciatica, often without treatment.
- Loss of feeling in the affected leg
- Weakness in the affected leg
- Loss of bowel or bladder control
Ayurveda line of Treatment : As it is one among Vata disorders, all vata pacifying measures should be undertaken.
- Dhanyamla dhara
- Abhyanga
- Snehana
- Swedana
- Pathrapotali Swedana (Elakizhi)
- Navarakizhi
- Sarvangadhara (Pizhichil)
- Naranga Kizhi
- Kati Vasti
- Vasti (enema)
- Marma massage
- Sira vedana (Venesection)
- Raktamokshan
- Agni karma (Heat therapy)
- Mridu Virechana – mild purgation
Ayurveda medicines used :
- Yogaraja Gulgulu
- Triodashanga Guggulu
- Kaishora Guggulu
- Gokshuradi Guggulu
- Dhanwantharam Gulika
- Vishamushti Vati
- Ashwagandadi Churna
- Balarishtam
- Dasamoolarishtam
- Bala Ashwagandhadhi Thailam
- Dhanwantharam Thailam
- Ksheerabala Thailam
- Sahacharadi Thailam
- Murivenna
- Ganda Tailam – orally
- Dhanwantharam 101 capsule
- Ksheerabala 101 capsules
- Dasamoola Kashayam
- Prasarinyadi Kashayam
- Rasnadi Kashayam
- Sahacharadi Kashayam
Herbs useful in Sciatica: .
- Nirgundi – Vitex negundo
- Bala – Sida cordifolia
- Punarnava – Boerhavia diffusa
- Eranda – Castor root – Ricinus communis
- Shigru – Moringa oleifera
- Rasna – Pluchea lanceolata
- Jambira – Lemon – Citrus limon
- Masha – Black gram
Wholesome diet and habits:
- Masha (black gram)
- Kulatha (horse gram)
- Godhuma (wheat)
- Raktashali (red rice)
- Amlaphala (sour fruits)
- Dadima (pomegranate)
- Draksha (raisins)
- Shigru (drum stick)
- Patola (snake gourd)
- Kshira (milk)
- Ghrita (ghee)
- Mamsarasa (meat soup)
- Avagaha (tub bath)
- Abhyanga (oil massage)
Unwholesome diet and habits :
- Kalaya – Peanut (Lathyrus sativus)
- Chanaka – Bengal gram (Cicer arietinum)
- Raiamasha (Rai maa)
- Vegadharana (suppression of urges)
- Vyavaya (sexual indulgence)
- Vyayama (heavy exercise)
- Diva swapna (day sleep)
- Prajagarana (sleepless nights)
- Yana (riding vehicles etc.)
Prevention:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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