Ayurveda for Sciatica & Disc Herniation

Ayurvedic management of sciatica, lumbar disc herniation and chronic back pain. Clinical assessment by SLAMC-registered Dr. Udaya Prasanga.

Common symptoms

  • Radiating leg pain from lower back
  • Numbness or tingling along the nerve path
  • Reduced mobility and stiffness
  • Pain worsened by sitting or bending

Clinical Ayurveda approach

  • Musculoskeletal and neurological assessment
  • External therapies and herbal anti-inflammatory protocols
  • Therapeutic yoga for spine stability (prescribed, not generic classes)
  • Panchakarma when clinically indicated
  • Referral guidance if surgery or imaging is urgently needed

Frequently asked questions

Can Ayurveda replace surgery for a large disc herniation?

Ayurveda is complementary care. Severe neurological deficits or cauda equina symptoms require urgent conventional evaluation. We assess suitability during consultation.

Book a consultation with Dr. Udaya Prasanga — online or at our Galle clinic.

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