Health Condition 1: M543- Sciatica
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Varma Points Manipulation - External therapy: Manipulation of varma points done by applying firm pressure for 21 days ( 1 to 7 days -daily,8 to 21 days- thrice a week)
Intervention2: Va
Sponsors
Government Siddha Medical College And Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Back pain with sciatica. 2.Sciatica from Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation as confirmed by MRI and neurologic examination. 3.Lumbar or pelvic muscular spasm 4.Patient willing to sign informed consent document 5.patient willing for admission and stay in IPD or willing to attend OPD.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Below 25yrs and above 65yrs 2.Spondylolisthesis 3.History of spinal operation,vertebral fracture or dislocation. 4.Conus medullaris syndrome 5.Cauda equina syndrome 6.Sacroilitis 7.Congenital anomalies 8.Spinal tumour 9.Pregnant women and lactating mothers 10.Patients with any other serious systemic illness 11.Patients who are having the skin disease.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction of pain and improvement in range of movements will be assessed by Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire(RMDQ) and Paraesthesia and Numbness will be assessed by Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic symptoms and signs (LANSS)Timepoint: 21 Days | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr R VANAMAMALAI MDS
Government Siddha Medical College and hospital, Palayamkottai
Outcome results
None listed