Effect of Viddha Karma (dry needle procedure) in the treatment of Sciatica – A Case report

Introduction: Sciatica is a medical condition which results from the sciatic nerve, or nerve root pathology. Viddha Karma para surgical procedure removes accumulated Doshas in human body via pricking procedure. This case report highlights effect of dry needle on sciatica. Clinical presentation- fifty-five-year-old female patient with lower back pain radiating to right leg area body, for duration two years was presented National Institute Ayurveda, Jaipur, India. Based lumbar region, anteroposterior and lateral views X-rays diagnosed The advised treatments 15 days 3 settings 4 Anguli below knee joint. During treatment after treatment, assessed signs symptoms on, visual analog scale pain, biochemical parameters (ESR, Serum Uric Acid, C-reactive Protein, Calcium), sciatica-related indexes. Results-The showed remarkable improvement indexes days. antalgic gait became normal did not complain about numbness, heaviness, severe during follow-up. Conclusion: effective alleviating sciatica related regard this patient.