Sciatica is a disorder that causes mild to agonizing pain in one or both legs. The pain can be sudden and excruciating which worsens on prolonged standing. Low back pain is the second most common ailment in India next to common cold. There can be many reasons for low back pain but one of the major reasons is Sciatica. The pain of sciatica varies from individual to individual. It may be dull pain in some, and it may be unbearable shooting pain in some patients.
Ayurveda has described Gridhrasi which can be equated to Sciatica. Here, pain, weakness, numbness with low back ache accompanies. The discomfort is caused along the sciatic nerve. The treatment available for sciatica in modern medicine is not satisfactory. Ayurveda has physical therapy, oral medicines, Panchkarma therapies like Matra Basti for Sciatica, which is effective, simple and economically affordable. At our centre, we have successfully treated Sciatica with oral medicines and Panchkarma therapies. The pain, numbness come down within a week.
At our clinic, we use a variety of Ayurvedic herbs for Sciatica like Bala, Nirgundi, Punarnava, Ashwagandha, Parijaat, Erand, Devdaru, Shigru. These herbs bring down the pain substantially and reduce the soft tissue swelling
There are many guggulu preparations which can treat Sciatica with ease. Shallaki is yet again a wonderful drug for Sciatica. In Ayurveda, sciatica is believed to be as a result of aggravation of Kapha and Vata dosha. So, choosing a right drug is very important in treatment of Sciatica.
Many Sciatica patients that we see have been trying home remedies, ayurvedic treatment on their own, physiotherapy but it does not go permanently. If you want to get permanent treatment for sciatica, lifestyle modification is a must along with proper Ayurvedic treatment.
Massage– Abhyang is done of both the lower limbs which improves the blood circulation. It creates a better healing response in the body. The massage is done by a trained individual if proper care is not taken, it can do more harm. So, you should get Panchkarma treatment done at a good ayurvedic centre near you.
Kati Basti– A pool of medicated oil is kept over low back where the sciatic nerve originates. This relieves the inflammation and releases the muscle spasms. It also eases the nerve compressions in the affected area.
Potli massage– Dry herbs are tied in a cotton cloth which is then dipped in warm oils. Oils used are Nirgundi oil, Ksheerbala oil, Dhanvantaram oil and massage is done. It strengthens the spine and surrounding tissues. Massage releases endorphins in the body which are natural pain relievers.
Basti- Basti treatment is one of the very important Panchkarma procedures in Ayurveda. Medicated oil enema is given by a trained therapist with different kind of oils or decoctions. Majority of the lymphatic system is around the intestines. Hence the oil uptake is done through intestines and quick response is seen. The pain is relieved in 2-3 seatings. It does have a risk of complications so get the treatment done a good Ayurvedic Centre near you.
Sciatica is a disorder that spoils quality of life of an individual. The longer it is left untreated, the longer it will take for numbness and weakness to go away and that may become permanent. In extreme cases like vertebral collapse, surgical intervention may be needed. If there has been an acute injury, prompt medical attention is needed.
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