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Lumbar spondylosis/Sciatica

Details
Its a degenerative joint disease effecting lumbar vertebrae and intervertebral discs,causing pain,stiffnes.
according to ayurveda vetiation of vata is creating pain and stiff ness.
CLINICAL FEATURES:

Low backache
pain radiating to back of thigh, buttocks
Numbness of the limbs
Loss of touch sensation
constipation
muscle weakness,tingling
Morning stiffness may be present
Pain inceases by changing postures
TREATMENT:

Exercises
Maha yogaraja guggulu
Ashta vargamkashayam
Rasna saptakam kashayam
Ganda thailam
Kati vasti
Abhyangam
Ksheera vasti
Lepam

Treatment Case Study

Sex-Male Age-65yrs
Complaints- Lower back pain and is not able to sit and stand for longer periods, it usually aggravates his condition. Morning he experiences stiffness in the lower back and does some stretches which helps him a bit. Sometimes the pain radiates to the legs as well.
History- Back pain past 15years. He has been seeking many treatments, but has not helped to much extent.
Ayurvedic approach:-
Patient was asked to do regular stretches (advised by ayurvedic physician), after long hours of standing and sitting. He was put on the course of therapies to strengthen the lower back and set of medicines to build up the strength in lower back and decrease the pain. Mild diet restriction was also advised.
1st week :- Reduced morning stiffness.
2nd week:- Was able to sit longer than the last time.
3rd week:- He was able to sit and stand for longer periods without any discomfort.
4th week:- All his complaints were reduced to minimum.
He was advised for regular therapies and medicines for 1 more month.
After 1 month, he was feeling much better with no symptoms. He was advised to follow the life style and diet for 2 more months. Patient is perfectly fine now(Still to follow life style).