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Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for Back Pain

Homeopathic Medicines for Back PainHomeopathy is known to effect magical recovery in back pain cases whether resulting from disc complaint, arthritis, injuries or muscle strain. It offers a wide range of highly effective remedies prescribed after detailed analysis and evaluation of symptoms. They are natural and therefore, safe for consumption by all age groups.

Homeopathic Medicines for Back Pain

Some medicines that are effective in back pain treatment are Rhus Tox, Bryonia Alba, Aesculus Hippocastanum, Kali Carb, Arnica Montana, and Hypericum Perforatum.

1. Rhus Tox – Best Remedy for Back Pain

Rhus Tox is a top grade medicine for treating back pain. Some characteristic symptoms indicating its use are – the back pain arises from muscle strain due to overstraining or overstretching or from lifting heavy weight, it worsens with rest while the person feels relief from walking or motion. Also, in cases where the back pain gets better with hard pressure, Rhus Tox is the appropriate choice of medicine.

2. Bryonia Alba – For Pain that Worsens with Motion

Bryonia Alba is another majorly indicated medicine for treating back pain. A prominent symptom that decides in favour of Bryonia Alba as the best medicine is that the back pain gets worse with motion. Walking also worsens back pain. Rest brings relief. Bryonia Alba is also the most suitable medicine for treating back pain that becomes more severe with stooping and standing.

3. Aesculus Hippocastanum – For Back Pain in Sacrum Region

Aesculus Hippocastanum is a major medicine for back pain affecting the sacrum region. The pain may extend to the hip along with sacrum back. Walking and stooping increase the pain. For some persons needing Aesculus Hippocastanum, rising from a sitting position is a challenge. Intense stiffness is observed in the sacrum and hip region along with the pain.

4. Kali Carb – For Back Pain in Women Post Childbirth

For back pain in women after childbirth, Kali Carb is considered to be very effective. The pain may get worse on walking and there is a need to stop and take rest before starting to walk again. There is a desire to lie down for relief from back pain. Stiffness or excessive weakness in the back may also attend the pain. Kali Carb is also useful for back pain in women during menses or after a miscarriage.

5. Cimicifuga Racemosa and Guaiacum Officinale – For Back Pain in Cervical (neck) Region

The most effective medicines for treating cervical back pain are Cimicifuga Racemosa and Guaiacum Officinale. The symptoms to look out for while prescribing Cimicifuga Racemosa are – pain, sensitivity in the neck, worsening of pain from pressure. The symptoms for use of Guaiacum Officinale are – stiffness in the cervical back and shoulders, aching pain in the neck.

6. Arnica Montana and Hypericum Perforatum – For Back Pain from Injury

For treating back pain arising from injury, Arnica Montana and Hypericum Perforatum are rated among the best treatment option. Back pain arising from falls blows – of both recent and remote origin – responds wonderfully well to these medicines. Persons needing Arnica Montana have sore, bruised pain in the back as after being beaten. This may be attended with lameness in the back. The symptoms for use of Hypericum Perforatum are – pain in the back with extreme sensitivity which makes it impossible to walk or stoop. Hypericum Perforatum is most significant medicine for coccyx pain (coccydynia) arising from a fall over the coccyx.

7. Cobaltum and Phosphorus – For Back Pain from Sitting

Cobaltum is used where pain in the back is worse in the sitting position. The pain usually radiates from the lower back down the legs and feet. Weakness in the legs may be felt. Walking may relive the back pain. Phosphorus is indicated where prolonged sitting leads to back pain. Weakness in the back may also be felt. Burning sensation in the spine is another feature that may attend.

8. Colocynthis and Magnesium Phosphorica – For Lower Back Pain Radiating Down Lower Limbs

Colocynthis and Magnesium Phosphorica are very effective medicines for back pain radiating down the legs. Among them, Colocynthis is helpful for back pain radiating down the limbs on the left side. The person needing Colocynthis may get relief from pressure. The pain can be tearing or drawing in nature. Magnesium Phosphorica is indicated for lower back pain that radiates down the right lower limb. The pain can vary from sharp, shooting, lightning-like or cramping in nature. Warm applications may offer some relief from pain.

9. Kalmia Latifolia and Paris Quadrifolia – For Cervical Back Pain Radiating Down the Arm/Hands

Kalmia Latifolia and Paris Quadrifolia are top grade medicines for cervical back pain radiating down the arms or hands. The radiating pain is accompanied by weakness, tingling, numbness in the arm or hands where Kalmia Latifolia will work best. Symptoms guiding the use of Paris Quadrifolia are a sensation of weight in the neck, worsening of symptoms from exertion (either mental/physical) and numbness in fingers.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.  What is back pain?

Pain felt anywhere between the cervical to coccyx region along the back is referred to as back pain. The back comprises the vertebrae, intervertebral disc, spinal cord, muscles, ligaments and tendons. The vertebrae are bony structures d include 7 cervical, 12 dorsal, 5 thoracic, 5 sacral and 4 coccygeal vertebrae. The intervertebral discs are flexible, cartilage structures. One intervertebral disc lies between two vertebrae. These intervertebral discs act as cushions to absorb shock and maintain flexibility of the spine. The vertebrae collectively make the vertebral column with the vertebral canal running through its length in the centre. The spinal cord is enclosed between the vertebral canal. The cause of back pain can lie in any of these structures that form the back. The lower back, however, is most vulnerable.

2. What other symptoms may show up with back pain?

The upper, middle or lower back may be affected. The upper back includes the cervical (neck) region; mid-back includes the dorsal region; and the lower back includes the lumbar, sacral and coccyx region. A major symptom that may accompany the pain is stiffness of the back. In case of pain in the cervical back, pain from neck may radiate down the arms. This may be attended with numbness, tingling in hands. Pain from the lower back may radiate down the lower limbs. This may also be attended with numbness, tingling and increased sensitivity in lower limbs. Other symptoms may include weakness in the back, lower limbs or upper limbs.

3. What could have caused my back pain?

Among the various causes behind back pain, the major ones include disc bulge, osteoarthritis, muscle strain, trauma and degenerative disc disease. Disc bulge refers to slipping of the intervertebral disc from its place. Osteoarthritis of the back refers to degenerative changes in the bones, disc, cartilage or joint of back. Muscle strain refers to overstretching of muscle arising from overuse, fatigue or lifting heavy weights. Degenerative disc disease refers to damage, dryness or breakage of the intervertebral disc mainly because of age-related wear and tear or from injury.

4. I have chronic back pain, which tests must I undergo for complete diagnosis?

Back pain investigation includes X-ray, MRI and CT scan. X-ray reveals any changes in the backbone. MRI and CT scan diagnose changes in the disc, muscles, ligaments, tendons of the back.

5. Are elders more prone to back pain?

Back pain can affect a person of any age group. However, back pain from degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis is most common in elderly people as these arise from age-related degenerative changes.

6. I have lower back pain that radiates down my legs, what could be the cause?

Lower back pain radiating down the lower limbs basically indicates sciatica which may arise from compression, pinching or irritation of the sciatic nerve in the back. The various causes of sciatica include spinal stenosis, disc bulge, disc degeneration, bone spurs, and spondylolisthesis.

7. What could be the reason for my cervical back pain radiating down the arms?

Pain in the cervical back that radiates down to the arms could be caused by pinching of nerves in the cervical region. Nerves in the cervical region could get pinched due to a disc bulge, herniated disc, cervical spondylosis, bone spurs, and spinal stenosis.

8. I have been advised surgery for lower back pain from disc bulge. Will these medicines help at this stage?

Homeopathy works wonders in lower back pain arising from disc bulge and helps avoid surgery is many such cases. However, the help offered by medicines in such cases and the extent of recovery depends on the severity of the case (mild/moderate/severe disc bulge).

9. Can’t exercise/physiotherapy cure back pain?

Physiotherapy does play an important role in managing back pain, but to completely cure back pain. But to get it cured a proper evaluation and treatment are needed. Both physiotherapy and medicines must go hand in hand for effective results.

10. Does back pain indicate a serious condition?

In most cases, back pain does not indicate a serious condition and does not require urgent medical aid. However, bowel/bladder incontinence or progressive weakness in legs together with back pain needs urgent attention as it may be an indication of the cauda equina syndrome, which is an emergency condition.

11. What lifestyle changes will help manage back pain?

Adopting some basic lifestyle measures can go a long way in managing back pain. Some of these are:

  • Maintain proper posture while sitting
  • Lose weight
  • Avoid lifting heavy weights
  • Avoid bending and twisting the back
  • Avoid prolonged, constant sitting and standing
  • Exercise and physiotherapy will help relax muscles and eventually, pain

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Comments

  1. Dr Vishvendu Dwivedi says:

    Back pain moderate

  2. Mike Hanson says:

    Hi Dr. Sharma-I had surgery on my bottom 3 discs in July 2020, and surgery on vertabrae C3 – C7 in September 2023. The lower back surgery was to fix my disc ruptures from doing a deadlift in 2000. I was great after that surgery for several years. Then, after I had the C3-C7 surgery, my lower back started hurting again. (The cervical surgery was to fix my spinal cord from getting crushed due to bone spurs.) I am still recovering from the cervical surgery in terms of balance, strength, flexibility, motion and pain in my upper arms. I have done 2 sets of injections for lower back pain, and am being scheduled for 3 procedures that are supposed to give me relief for 6 months to 2 years. There will be 2 medial branch nerve blocks and one session of radiofrequency ablation. If you can suggest something that would eliminate or greatly reduce my pain, and increase my ability to regain more strength, flexibility, and balance, I would like to know.

  3. I HAVE PAIN BACK & NECK PLEASE SEND ME MEDICINE NAME

  4. Arshia wajid says:

    Maam mujhko 3 sal se peeth ke बीचो-बीच aur peeth ke dahine taraf bahut Dard hota hai aur dabane per dakaren aati Hain Dard daily hota hi rahata hai iske liye kaun si dava len peeth se lekar Dard itna jyada ho jata hai ki vah kamar tak jakar ruk jata hai

  5. Sanjukta mishra says:

    Sir, i have been suffering from lower back (left side)pain for nearly five years. I have tested allopathic, homeopathic medicines but no permanent cure availed of. I believe i have symptoms for Rustox. Can i try. Which potency and how many times. If cured can i stop or continue. Then how long.
    Namaste and dhanyabad. I am a female 67 yrs

    • Sathyanarayanarao Gunnikuntla says:

      Namasthe, madam, i am 72years, mnd patient, fully bedridden, all joint pains, left leg no movement, right leg knee pain, muscle loss, hip, lower back pain &stifness, no hands movement, vegitarien,depending helper for all works, now taking allopathic, &ayurved med,
      Pl prescribed me homi med icin

  6. Rasiklal Girdharlal Sayani says:

    Respected Sir
    I am suffering from neck pain and low back pain,due to these I cannot even walk with loss of balance just like a alcoholic perso walk. I am also having the epigastric pain which radiates from right to left. My age is 71. I was diagnosed with gaps in L4 and L5. Emg was also done . Two sensory nerves are getting compressed.

  7. Rasiklal Girdharlal Sayani says:

    Respected Sir
    I am suffering from neck pain and low back pain,due to these I cannot even walk with loss of balance just like a alcoholic perso walk. I am also having the epigastric pain which radiates from right to left. My age is 71. I was diagnosed with gaps in L4 and L5. Emg was also done . Two sensory nerves are getting compressed.

    • Shobhan Chakraborty says:

      Respected sir,
      I have been suffering from degenerative back pain for last one year. It worsens during posture change. I am 70 year old. Will you please kindly suggest a medicine for quick recovery? X ray study reveals gap in between L4 and L5.

    • Arshia wajid says:

      Maam mujhko 3 sal se peeth ke बीचो-बीच aur peeth ke dahine taraf bahut Dard hota hai aur dabane per dakaren aati Hain Dard daily hota hi rahata hai iske liye kaun si dava len peeth se lekar Dard itna jyada ho jata hai ki vah kamar tak jakar ruk jata hai

  8. I’m suffering from severe disc bulge for 2 years , I’m afraid from surgery. What can I do?

  9. I do have stenosis of my spine. About 10 yrs ago they decided my C1-C7 were the worse. I did have surgery replaced disc with hardware. My lower back I don’t want surgery again. I’m 65. Now my pain is bad yet before a storm my bones actually hurt so bad I have to lie down. What remedy do you recommend? Thank you reading and looking forward to your reply.

  10. Mian kashif says:

    L4&L5 disc slipped by lifting heavy weight , stiffness in lower back and shiatic pain which goes to half of the leg. Movement and activeness of my body gone with this slip disc. please recomend me medicine for this

  11. Dinesh sao says:

    पीठ के ऊपर ,गले के आसपास दर्द है, हिलने से दर्द बढ़ रही है, कौन सा दवाई लू

  12. Dr. Sharma,

    Is there a formula that combines the Best 9 remedies for lower back pain?

    • Dr sharma .hum ko kuch time 17 july 2023 ko kamer ke niche dard huia to mri karvani padi to pata chala ki mujhe spinal m stonise ki problem hai aap mujhe homoeopathy medicine suggest kare lower porsha mai bhaut dard hai mer age 65 hai. Aap ki kripa hogi sharad

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