A CASE STUDY ON AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT ON SPINAL CANAL STENOSIS (MERUDANADA KSHAYA)

Abstract

Introduction -Lumbar spinal stenosis usually is a degenerative condition, it is localized to facets, joints, ligamentum flavum of vertebra. Herniated disc is common cause of stenosis in younger generation. In this condition patient experiences maximum pain in unilateral direction, which gets aggravated with prolong standing or lumbar extension. The distribution of pain in the lower extremities is dependent on area of stenosis but feels relief while at rest. According to Ayurveda, based on resembling clinical manifestation this condition can be co-related with Grudhrasi. Observation -the patient's "questionnaire" score was 18 (or 70%), and after finishing the course of therapy, the patient claimed alleviation from their Sharir Shoola, Stambha, and Spandan in Shakha symptoms, with a score of 3 (or 6.5%). On "The Spinal Cord Injury questionnaire," there was a 65% improvement. Agnikarma and Kati Basti treated the patient on the tender point when the patient's right side of the limb started to suffer significantly greater agony and anguish. Conclusion -Due to a variety of etiological variables, men are more likely than women to experience low back pain, and in addition to patient-related causes, iatrogenic causes are on the rise. In this instance, the primary cause of the spinal canal constriction that affected the patients' everyday activities and caused them pain, combined with hard work. In the situation where surgical therapy is frequently recommended, the strategy based on Ayurvedic principles produced positive therapeutic effects.

KEYWORDS: Spinal Canal Stenosis, Ayurveda, Gradhasi etc.