Dr. Ranjana Pawar

Sciatica in Ayurveda is termed as Gridhrasi, in which the person affected with this disease, walks like vulture, hence the name. It is one of the Vata Vyadhi explained in Ayurveda. Sciatic Nerve Know about Sciatic Nerve: It is the largest single nerve in the body. It starts by branching out the spine in the lower back and then innervates whole of the lower limb till foot. Sciatica symptoms occur when the large sciatica nerve is irritated or compressed at or near its point of origin. Causes: 1. Most oftenly due to lumbar disc prolapse. 2. Spinal stenosis-abnormal narrowing of spinal cord. 3. Injury to the vertebral column. 4. Various tumors of spinal cord. 5. Rheumatoid Arthritis. 6. Tuberculosis. 7. Spondylolisthesis. 8. Disorders of pelvis 9. Pregnancy. 10. Due to heavy weight lifting. Symptoms: 1. Severe pain along the root of sciatic nerve, radiating down to the back of the leg to the knee and towards foot. The pain is associated with burning, ting

Shirodhara is an amazing Ayurveda therapy or procedure that helps in relaxation and rejuvenation of both body and mind, where a stream of warm medicated oils or herbal decoction are poured on the forehead and head continuously for a stipulated amount of time. Duration : 45-60 mins Course of treatment : 7 days to 21 days. Benifits : Reduces stress and nervous tension. Calms body and mind. Nourishes and rejuvenates the body. Induces good and sound sleep. Improves memory and concentration power. Nourishes hair and scalp. Regulates mood and depression disorders. Strengthens the central nervous system. Indication:  Migraine, Insomnia, Sinusitis, Grey hair, Depression, Vertigo, Paralysis, Hair fall, Memory loss etc

Podikizhi is an ancient Ayurvedic technique of fomentation.Hot fomentation is given with help of bundle (potali) of medicinal herbs/powders. Podikizhi gives a long lasting relief from pain, stiffness, swelling and other complaints associated with bones and joints. Duration: 30-60 mins. Course of treatment: 7 days to max 3 weeks. Benifits : Strengthens and rejuvenates joints, muscles and soft tissue. Increases peripheral blood circulation. Gives relief from pain, swelling and stiffness. The cellular metabolism improves and body feels light and energetic. Indication: Osteoarthritis Sciatica Rheumatoid Arthritis Gout Lower back pain Obesity Cervical spondylosis Lumbar spondylosis Frozen shoulder Paralysis and other neurological diseases Body rejuvenation and relaxation.