Role of Vidda Agnikarma Followed by Vaitarana Basti in the Management of Gridhrasi – Case Series.

Abstract

Agnikarma is the contribution of Acharya Sushruta and has mentioned its application in Arsha , Arbuda, Bhagandara ,Apachi ,Antravridhi , and Gridhrasi  in Sushrutha samhita. Vaitarana basti is indicated in shoola  pradhanya vyadhis . In this case series 5 patients complaints of  low back pain which was radiating to one or both the lower limbs associated with stiffness, unable to bend forword and difficulty in walking and lifting the legs and underwent  investigations like MRI of lumbar spine .As  treatment  protocol we adopted first agnikarma followed by vaitarana  basti for 5 days. Assessment was done daily according to examinations like SLR test ,bragard  test.faber and coin pick test. Patients  got instant pain relief after agnikarma procrdure. Agnikarma is a safe, instant pain relief , cost effective and no drug dependency treatment where as vaitarana basti is prevent the reoccurance rate and provide the longer effect.