Case study on Herniated Disc
A herniated disc refers to a disc bulge at any of the spinal vertebrae. The vertebral disc in the spine has a unique structure and supports the cartilaginous joint. Usually, the spinal disc has a soft and jelly-like centre called the nucleus. This nucleus is present in a rubber-like structure called an annulus. A herniated disc occurs when the nucleus is pushed out to the annulus through the tear. It is also called a slipped disc or ruptured disc.
Case at VHG HSR:
A female patient aged 23 years came with the complaint of sharp pain in her lower back, associated with radiating pain to her left calf. She was unable to stand even for 5 minutes and was feeling very low with severe pain for 6 months. After the consultation with a senior doctor here she followed the prescription which included an Integrative approach using Ayurveda therapy, medicines, Yoga and acupuncture was advised to her.
MRI Scan of the spine:
Herniated disc at L4 & L5.
Treatment at VHG:
1st line– Acupuncture, Kati basti for 8 days
Elakizhi for 4 days
Navarakizhi for 4 days
2nd line – Yoga therapy for 7 days
Matrabasti for 7 days
Pre & Post Assessments
Visual analogue scale the Roland-Morris Questionnaire(RMQ) questionnaires are used to assess her pain before and after the treatment.
Visual analogue scale (VAS) is one of the pain rating scales. The numerical rating scale is the most commonly used rating scale in VAS where 0 represents no pain and 10 is the worst pain.
VAS score was 8 and it was reduced to 1 after the treatment and pain was almost negligible.
The Roland-Morris Questionnaire (RMQ) is a self-administered disability measure in which greater levels of disability are reflected by higher numbers on a 24-point scale.
The patient is instructed to put a mark next to each appropriate statement. Add up the total number of marked statements to get a patient’s score.
| Pre | Post | |
| VAS | 08 | 01 |
| RMQ | 20 | 09 |
Conclusion: The integrative approach of Ayurveda, Yoga &Acupuncture helped reduction of pain in the patient and also enhanced non-recurrence
