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Disc Extrusion at L5–S1 level leading to Canal Stenosis: Case Study (Shiv, Madhya Pradesh)
Orthopedic
Patient came with previous diagnosis and was operated twice for his problem of Disc Extrusion at L5–S1 level leading to Canal Stenosis → Within three months of Panchakarma-based management at Sukhayu Ayurved, Jaipur, Mr. Shiv Prasad achieved: Complete pain relief without analgesics. Restored posture and normal gait. Full resumption of daily activities without further surgery. This case reaffirms that Ayurvedic treatment offers a viable, safe, and long-term solution for recurrent disc problems—even in patients with failed surgeries.
Baseline Condition
Shiv initially developed back pain in June 2017, with MRI showing a degenerative L5–S1 disc. He underwent a Microdiscectomy on medical advice to prevent possible bladder involvement. The procedure caused severe postoperative pain, and symptoms persisted.
Within two months, after being hospitalized for ten days on continuous painkillers, he was advised a second surgery — Endoscopic Discectomy — for a right-sided disc bulge. This, too, failed to provide relief.
After two consecutive surgeries within three months, pain and disability worsened. A repeat MRI revealed a disc extrusion at L5–S1 with canal stenosis—a complication aggravated by repeated surgical trauma.
When Shiv came to Sukhayu Ayurved, Jaipur, he was:
Unable to sit or walk without support.
Experiencing constant radiating pain down both legs.
Restless and tearful due to sleepless, painful nights.
Ayurvedic evaluation revealed Vata Prakopa with Majja Dhatu Kshaya (loss of spinal tissue integrity) and Avarana of Vata in the Kati Pradesha, consistent with Ghridrasi and Kati-Shoola presentations.
Panchakarma Protocols
- Kati Basti: Local oil-retention therapy over L5–S1 region to nourish the disc and decompress the spinal canal.
- Pizhichil (Kaya Seka): Warm medicated oil streaming over the spine to reduce inflammation and muscular spasm.
- Nadi Swedana: Focused steam therapy to relieve stiffness and restore circulation around the nerve roots.
- Choorna Pinda Swedana: Herbal bolus fomentation to relax fibrotic muscles and improve flexibility.
- Basti & Anuvasana Basti (alternate days): To pacify aggravated Vata, purify Ama, and strengthen Majja Dhatu.
- Rehabilitation Yoga: Once pain subsided, gentle supervised postural correction and stretching introduced.
Improvement Details
- Patient was able to sit properly on 7th day onwards
- VAS pain score- 8/10 to 5/10 on 10th day.
- Patient started walking with support on 15th day
- On 21st day, patient walked by himself without any support
- 28th day patient was discharged from hospital walking normally
- Total 6 month of medication
Treatment Timeline
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Patient came with previous diagnosis and was operated twice for his problem of Disc Extrusion at L5–S1 level leading to Canal Stenosis
Treatment begins
1
Week 1: Panchakarma procedures- Kati Basti, Pinda Swedaana, Basti started
Severity of pain started reducing from first week.
2
Week 2: Along with previous Panchakarma procedures- Upnaha was introduced
Patient was able to sit properly.
3
Week 3: Yoga was introduced for posture correction
Walk resumed with support. The nerve stretch while walking and numbness reduced markedly.
4
Week 4: Panchakarma therapies completed and patient discharged
Patient went back home walking by his own
5
Month 2: Shamana therapies for Majja Dhatu nourishment; gentle Yoga and core-stabilizing exercises introduced.
Patient resumed his daily routine
6
Month 4: Medicines stopped, only Yoga Asanas and Dietary recommendations followed
Patient leading pain free life, normal without any issues.
✓
Within three months of Panchakarma-based management at Sukhayu Ayurved, Jaipur, Mr. Shiv Prasad achieved: Complete pain relief without analgesics. Restored posture and normal gait. Full resumption of daily activities without further surgery. This case reaffirms that Ayurvedic treatment offers a viable, safe, and long-term solution for recurrent disc problems—even in patients with failed surgeries.
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Outcome Summary
This case demonstrates that even post-surgical disc extrusion with canal stenosis can recover successfully through Ayurveda when treatment focuses on Vata pacification, tissue regeneration, and spinal realignment rather than symptom suppression.
Results vary by individual. No False Claims.
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