• Dr. Poonam Hanje
• Dr Sunilkumar M Chabanur

Gridhrasi, described under Vātavyādhi in Ayurveda, closely resembles sciatica in modern medicine. It is characterized by radiating pain, stiffness, and difficulty in movement, primarily due to aggravated Vāta dosha. Conventional therapies often offer only temporary relief with potential side effects, whereas Ayurveda emphasizes root-cause correction using Vātahara approaches. A 26-year-old male presented with low back pain radiating to the left lower limb, with associated pricking pain (Toda), stiffness (Stambha), and difficulty in walking. He had a history of prolonged bike riding. The case was diagnosed as Vātaja Gridhrasi based on classical Ayurvedic symptoms. The patient was administered Punarnava Guggulu (500 mg BD orally) for 30 days and Gunja Beeja Lepa externally over the lumbosacral region for 7 days. Subjective symptoms and objective parameters, like the SLR test were assessed over 40 days. The patient showed significant improvement in Ruja (pain), Toda (pricking sensation), and Stambha (stiffness), with SLR improving from grade 3 (31°–50°) to grade 1 (>70°). The symptoms showed progressive relief by the 8th, 15th, and 31st days, with sustained benefits at follow-up on the 40th day. No adverse reactions were reported. The selected Vātahara regimen effectively alleviated symptoms of Gridhrasi. Punarnava Guggulu has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, along with the external Vedanāsthāpana effect of Gunja Beeja, synergistically reducing Vāta aggravation. The response supports Ayurvedic pathophysiology and therapy principles, particularly in neuromuscular disorders like sciatica.This case highlights the efficacy of a classical Ayurvedic protocol in managing Vātaja Gridhrasi, offering a safe, holistic, and sustainable alternative to conventional therapies. It underlines the potential of Ayurvedic interventions for broader application in musculoskeletal disorders when guided by proper diagnosis and clinical monitoring.

Gridhrasi, Vātavyādhi, Punarnava Guggulu, Gunja Beeja Lepa.

"AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF GRIDHRASI PRESENTING AS CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN WITH RADIATING SYMPTOMS: A CASE REPORT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 8, page no.d36-d43, August-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2508304.pdf

"AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF GRIDHRASI PRESENTING AS CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN WITH RADIATING SYMPTOMS: A CASE REPORT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 8, page no. ppd36-d43, August-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2508304.pdf