TEJAS Journal of Technologies and Humanitarian Science

A Case Study on Spinal Canal Stenosis-An Ayurvedic Prospective

Vd. Sandeep Aggarwal
Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Shri Krishna AYUSH University, Kurukshetra, Haryana

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Dr. Balbir Singh
Professor & Guide, Department of Kayachikitsa, Shri Krishna AYUSH University, Kurukshetra, Haryana

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Abstract:

Usually a degenerative disorder, lumbar spinal stenosis affects the facets, joints, and ligamentum flavum of the vertebra. A typical cause of stenosis in younger people is a herniated disc. The patient in this condition feels the most discomfort in one direction, which is exacerbated by prolonged standing or lumbar extension. Although the region of stenosis determines how the pain is distributed in the lower limbs, discomfort is relieved when at rest. Based on similar clinical presentation, Ayurveda suggests that this illness may be connected to Gridhrasi. Observation - After completing the course of therapy, the patient reported relief from their Sharir Shoola, Stambha, and Spandan in Shakha symptoms, with a score of 4 (or 7.1%). The patient's "questionnaire" score was 20 (or 71%). The improvement on "The Spinal Cord Injury questionnaire" was 71%. When the patient began to experience noticeably more pain and suffering on the right side of the leg, Agnikarma and Kati Basti administered treatment on the painful point. Conclusion - Men are more prone than women to develop low back pain due to a number of etiological factors, and iatrogenic reasons are becoming increasingly common in addition to patient-related causes. This case involved hard work and a key cause of spinal canal constriction that hampered the patients' daily activities and caused them discomfort. The Ayurvedic-based technique had good therapeutic outcomes in a setting where surgical surgery is often suggested.

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