1*MD Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Shri Narayan Prasad Awasthi Govt. Ayurveda College, Raipur, C.G., India
Email: Kasernitesh@gmail.com (Corresponding Author)
2HOD, Department of Kayachikitsa, Shri Narayan Prasad Awasthi Govt. Ayurveda College, Raipur, C.G., India
3Lecturer, Department of Kayachikitsa, Shri Narayan Prasad Awasthi Govt. Ayurveda College, Raipur, C.G., India
4Reader, Department of Kayachikitsa, Shri Narayan Prasad Awasthi Govt. Ayurveda College, Raipur, C.G., India
5Lecturer, Department of Kayachikitsa, Shri Narayan Prasad Awasthi Govt. Ayurveda College, Raipur, C.G., India
6MD Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Shri Narayan Prasad Awasthi Govt. Ayurveda College, Raipur, C.G., India
7MD Scholar, Department of Samhita & Siddhant, Shri Narayan Prasad Awasthi Govt. Ayurveda College, Raipur, C.G., India
Received: 16th Dec, 2025; Revised: 8th Feb, 2026; Accepted: 12th Feb, 2026; Available Online: 28th Feb, 2026
Introduction: Acharya Charaka identifies Gridhrasi as one of 80 Nanatmaja Vyadhi types, referring to patients with severe pain and altered gait. It causes difficulty walking and has cardinal symptoms like Ruk, Toda, Stambha, and Spandana. Sciatica, a condition causing pain along the sciatic nerve, is correlated with Gridhrasi in Ayurveda. Low back pain, a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder, worsens Vata due to unhealthy Ahara and Vihara, affecting Vata dosha circulation.
Aim: To study the efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment in the management of Gridhrasi.
Material and method: A 42-year-old Female came to OPD with complaints of pain in the lower lumbar region radiating to the Left lower limb for One Year. Gradually, she experienced stiffness in the lower back region for six months, a feeling of tingling sensation in the Left leg, heaviness, and difficulty while walking. In this case study, treatment for Gridhrasi follows Samprapti vighatan chikitsa, which comprises Shaman chikitsa (Vatanashini vati), Shodhana chikitsa (Kati basti of Vishnu tail).
Observation and result: The effect of therapy on cardinal symptoms was observed, with relief noted in pain, pricking sensation, stiffness, and twitching. Looking at the overall effect of treatment, moderate improvement was observed.
Conclusion: Through this article, we will gain comprehensive knowledge of the Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Treatment of Gridhrasi Roga, providing a clear understanding of this disease that is beneficial to people.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Vatavyadhi, Gridhrasi, Sciatica.
How to cite this article: Kaser NK, Ojha A, Diwan R, Verma A, Sinha CP, Tirkey R, Chandrakar N. Ayurvedic Therapeutic Approach in Gridhrasi (Sciatica): A Case Study. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(5s): 667-671; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.5s.84
Source of support: Nil.
Conflict of interest: None