• Dr. Sanjay B. Hadiya
• Dr. Hitesh Jinjala
• Dr. Romana Barodiya
• Dr. Hemang U. Raghavani
• Dr. Rohini Salve

Background: Lumbar disc herniation with central canal stenosis it can be easily to correlate with Katigatavata because of herniation involvement in specific lumber region. It is characterized by pain in the low back, thighs, legs, muscle spasm, abnormal gait. Its prevalence rate is high in people having age between 45-65years. Aim and Objectives: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of Ayurvedic Management, including Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa, in the management of Lumbar disc herniation with central canal stenosis (Katigatavata). Materials and Methods: A single case study of a 43 years older obese man who has diffused disc bulge with stenosis in (L3 L4, L4-L5, L5-S1). He was presented with pain in the lumbar region, numbness in both legs with their restricted movements for 6 to 7months. He was treated with Panchakarma treatment, including Udvartana, Virechana Karma, Local Abhyanga, Kati Basti, Dashamoola Niruha Basti, and Anuvasana Basti, followed by Shamana Chikitsa. The treatment was continued for consecutive 38 days. Observation & Results: Symptomatic assessment of the patient was carried out after 38 days. The satisfactory outcome was there. Improvement in symptoms like reduced pain in low back, thighs, legs and improvement in abnormal gait. Discussion: This case has successfully managed this condition by utilizing Panchkarma procedure & drugs having properties such as Vatahara, Vedanasthapana, Shothahara, Shoola Prashamana, Pustikara, Shramahara which showed promising results. Conclusion: The Ayurvedic management particular Panchakarma procedures gives significant relief in the management of Lumbar disc herniation with central canal stenosis (Katigatvata).

Lumbar disc herniation with central canal stenosis, Katigatavata, Panchakarma,Virechana, Shamana Chikitsa, Vedanasthapana, Shothahara.

"MANAGEMENT OF LUMBAR DISC HERNIATION WITH CENTRAL CANAL STENOSIS THROUGH PANCHAKARMA & SHAMANA CHIKITSA- A CASE REPORT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no.g1-g10, March-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403601.pdf

"MANAGEMENT OF LUMBAR DISC HERNIATION WITH CENTRAL CANAL STENOSIS THROUGH PANCHAKARMA & SHAMANA CHIKITSA- A CASE REPORT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no. ppg1-g10, March-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403601.pdf