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10 Best Homeopathic Medicines For Neck Pain and Cervical Spondylosis

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 101 Comments

Cervical spondylosis, also known as osteoarthritis of the cervical spine, is the degeneration of parts of the the cervical spine (back of the neck) like joints, vertebrae, ligaments, tendons, spinal intervertebral disc and muscles forming it. The vertebrae are the bones that are stacked one above the other in the backbone. The cervical spine has seven vertebrae immediately below the skull. The spinal intervertebral discs lie between these vertebrae that act as shock-absorbing cushions. Ligaments are bands connecting one bone to another, while tendons are the tissue bands that connect bone with the muscle.

Homeopathy has excellent remedies to treat cervical spondylosis. They provide relief where cervical spondylosis presents symptoms like tingling in arms and hands along with neck pain, stiffness and numbness. If a proper course of homeopathic medicines is taken, there is reduction in the frequency and intensity of the symptoms. One can reduce dependency on painkillers greatly with these remedies. However, homeopathy cannot reverse the degenerative changes that have already occurred, but can help reduce further progression of these changes in the structures of the cervical spine.

Why choose Homoeopathy?

1) Natural treatment

Homeopathy is a gentle way of healing because the ingredients of its medicines are procured from natural non-toxic substances. Therefore, they are very safe ensuring natural healing with no side effects, even after a prolonged use.

2) Individualized treatment

Homeopathy has a wide range of medicines to treat cervical spondylosis, but the treatment is not generalized, but personalised. This means that the medicine varies from person to person according to the different symptoms. As the symptoms vary from case to case, individualized homeopathic prescription is preferred. The medicines are selected as per the characteristic symptoms in each case. For example, neck pain with stiffness might need Rhus Tox whereas in cases having radiating pain along with tingling, numbness in hands, Kalmia would be a preferred medicine.

3) Stimulates inbuilt healing system

Homeopathy believes that every person has an inbuilt healing mechanism that can overcome health issues naturally. It just needs a right stimulus to initiate healing. Homeopathy uses diluted natural ingredients that activate the healing mechanism to self-heal, thus providing relief. 

10 Best Homeopathic Medicines for Cervical Spondylosis and Neck Pain

The top ten homeopathic medicines for cervical spondylosis are Rhus Tox, Bryonia Alba, Guaiacum Officinale, Paris Quadrifolia, Kalmia Latifolia, Lachnanthes, Conium,  Hypericum Perforatum, Cimicifuga Racemosa and Ruta Graveolens.

1. Rhus Toxicondendron – Best Remedy For Pain, Stiffness In Neck 

Rhus Tox is the main medicine for managing cervical spondylosis which is marked by pain and stiffness in the neck. It gives the best results for neck pain which is caused by overstraining or overuse of the neck due to long working hours on the computer or lifting heavy weights. Warm application and massage on the neck bring relief. Rhus Tox also helps when there is pain in the neck due to an injury.

When to use Rhus Tox?

Best for neck pain and stiffness due to overstraining of the neck.

How to use Rhus Tox?

Rhus Tox can be administered in 30C potency two to three times a day. Higher potencies like 200C,
1M should be taken omly after consulting a homeopathic doctor.

2. Bryonia Alba – For Neck Pain that Aggravates With Movement 

Bryonia Alba is administered for neck pain that intensifies from any form of movement. Stiffness in
the neck is an accompanying factor. Proper rest brings relief. It is also helpful when stiffness and
pain in the neck arises due to overuse of neck muscles like excessive use of mobile phone or
computers without a break.

When to use Bryonia?

Bryonia should be administered when the neck pain worsens due to movement and gets better
while resting.

How to use Bryonia?

Its use is preferred in 30C potency that can be taken twice a day.

3. Guaiacum Officinale – For Pain In Neck, Shoulder and Back of Head 

Guaiacum Officinale is a medicine which provides relief particularly if the pain radiates over the entire neck, shoulders and the back of head. The neck gets stiff, shoulder feels sore and sensitive to touch. In some cases, stiffness from the neck may radiate down the back on one side. The pain gets worse when one makes movements.

When to use Guaiacum Officinale?

It is a recommended if there is pain that radiates over the entire neck, back of head and shoulders.Also, one is sensitive to touch.

How to use Guaiacum Officinale?

It gives wonderful results in 30C potency. Guaiacum Officinale can be used two times daily for best results.

4. Paris Quadrifolia – For Pain And Numbness In Arms, Hands Or Fingers  

Paris Quadrifolia is a natural homoeopathic medicine prepared from plant one berry. This medicine is beneficial if a patient has pain in the neck along with numbness in fingers, hands and arms. The neck pain radiates down to the fingers is another key feature. Pain worsens from exertion and is accompanied by the sensation of heaviness around the shoulders and neck. Swelling and stiffness may be an accompanying factor.

When to use Paris Quadrifolia?

This medicine is very effective when pain radiates from neck to fingers. An accompanying factor is numbness in arms, hands and fingers.

How to use Paris Quadrifolia?

It gives great results in 30C potency. It can be used twice or thrice daily depending on the intensity of the symptom.

5. Kalmia Latifolia – For Neck Pain That Goes Down The Arms, With Tingling And Numbness 

Kalmia Latifolia is a natural medicine prepared from leaves of plant ‘mountain laurel’. This medicine is administered in cases of cervical spondylosis where pain from neck goes down the arms. The pain is associated tingling, numbness or pricking sensation in hands. In some such cases, upper limbs may feel weak.

When to use Kalmia Latifolia?

It is administered for brachialgia, a condition where a pinched nerve in the neck is a cause for pain in the arm. Pain in the neck goes to the arms along with feeling of tingling and numbness in hands or arms.

How to use Kalmia Latifolia?

It can be administered twice daily in 30C potency.

6. Lachnanthes – When Neck Is Drawn To One Side Due To Extreme Pain And Stiffness 

Lachnanthes is a great remedy for cases of cervical spondylosis when neck gets drawn to one side from intense stiffness and pain. There is an inability to move the neck to the other side. The medicine helps relax neck muscles and improves pain and stiffness in the neck. In some cases, pain radiates to the head.

When to use Lachnanthes?

This medicine works wonderfully when the neck gets twisted to one side due to extreme pain and stiffness.  There is complete inability to rotate the neck to the other side.

How to use Lachnanthes?

Preferred dose to use this medicine is 30C potency, two times a day. Potency and dose can be enhanced after consulting a qualified homoeopath.

7. Conium Maculatum – For Managing Vertigo With Neck Pain 

Conium is a great medicine for episodes of vertigo associated with neck stiffness and pain. Usually, vertigo aggravates from the movement of the neck.

When to use Conium?

This medicine is administered to manage vertigo episodes, especially due to neck movement accompanied by pain.

How to use Conium?

It is mostly recommended in 30C potency that can be taken one to two times a day. Its higher potencies can also be used but only after consulting a homeopathic.

8. Hypericum Perforatum – For Neck Pain From Injury 

Hypericum Perforatum is a wonderful medicine for neck pain especially that happens due to an injury.  The main symptoms are neck pain that may extend to the shoulders and spine and is extremely sensitive to touch. Tingling, or burning sensation and numbness in hands may also accompany.

When to use Hypericum Perforatum?

It is used in cases of neck pain due to injury. Also, due to pain the spine becomes extremely sensitive.

How to use Hypericum Perforatum?

It can be administered in different potencies. To begin with, it is good to start with 30C potency two times daily. Higher potencies can be used but only after consulting a homeopath physician.

9. Cimicifuga Racemosa – For Cervical Pain With Noticeable Stiffness 

It is a very beneficial medicine administered for muscular pains in the back and neck with stiffness that can be easily noticed. Neuralgic or rheumatic drawing pains described as shooting, darting that get worse due to movement are well managed by this medicine. The spine becomes hypersensitive and contracts. It also works well for a stiff neck caused by exposure to cold wind.

When to use Cimicifuga Racemosa?

Those who need this medicine complain about aching, drawing, or cramping pains at the nape of the neck, with noticeable stiffness — especially when caused due to the exposure to cold weather or air.

How to use Cimicifuga Racemosa?

This medicine is administered in 30C potency two times daily for best results.

10. Ruta Graveolens – For Neck Pain From Strain  

Ruta Graveolens, a natural homoeopathic treatment course is prepared from plant garden rue, and is a highly effective medicine for patients suffering from cervical spondylosis with neck pain especially from strain or injuries. The spine feels weak and there is tension and pressure in the nape of neck. Vertebrae slip out of place easily causing a sore, lame sensation in the whole spine.

When to use Ruta?

It is well indicated medicine in cases of neck pain from straining along with weak spine and tension in the muscles of neck and shoulders.

How to use Ruta?

It can be taken once or twice a day in 30C potency, one can consider a higher potency like 200, 1M after consulting a homoeopathic physician.

Causes Of Cervical Spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis mainly results from wear and tear of the cervical spine which is mainly due to age-related degenerative changes. In some cases, injury to the cervical spine may lead to early spondylosis changes in the cervical spine. The following degenerative changes may occur in the spine:

1. Herniation and dehydration  of intervertebral disc

Intervertebral discs are the fibro-cartilaginous cushions present between the vertebrae that act as shock absorber when the spine is loaded like while twisting or weighting lifting. The discs have an outer thick layer and gel-like soft centre.

Dehydration of these discs means drying of the inner gel-like matter that leads to rubbing together of vertebral bones that causes pain.

Herniation or a slip disc means leakage of the inner jelly material due to a crack in the outer layer of the disc. At times, this may press the spinal cord and nerves causing discomfort.

2. Bone spurs in spine

Bone spurs refers to additional bony growths that may form in and around the spine to make it stronger when discs break down. These bone spurs pinch spinal cord and the nerves leading to pain and other such symptoms.

3. Ligament Stiffness

Ligament is a band of tissues that connects one bone to another. With age, these ligaments become stiff, thus restricting the movements of the neck causing stiffness.

Risk Factors Involved In Cervical Spondylosis

The major factors that enhance the risk of developing cervical spondylosis are the following:

1. Age – Since it is a degenerative disorder, it is directly related to age. Symptoms of cervical spondylosis usually begin at 40 years and by the age of 60, more than 85 per cent of the people get affected. However, its susceptibility starts increasing as one reaches 40 years of age.

2. Straining more than is required or overuse of neck muscles – It is commonly seen in people with occupations which involves repetitive motion or bending/twisting of the neck like painters; sporting activity like playing badminton and heavy weightlifting.

3. Holding neck in improper position for a long time like a bent neck for an extended period of time, or while working on computers placed too high or low, using mobile phones while sitting in an uncomfortable position puts extra stress on the neck and may cause pain.

4. Neck injuries –Injuries or trauma to neck may hasten the degenerative changes

5. Arthritis (joint inflammation) –  Any existing swelling or inflammation of the joints could lead to increased risk of cervical vertebrae involvement.

6. Family history of cervical spondylosis

7. Smoking

Symptoms Of Cervical Spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis may cause various symptoms from mild to severe intensity, depending upon the progression of the degenerative changes in the spine. Some of the common symptoms are:

1. Stiffness and Neck Pain: The key symptom of cervical spondylosis includes constant stiffness and neck pain. The pain may be localised to the neck or may go down the arm, hands and fingers. In chronic cases, the stiffness and pain may curb the movement of the neck making it difficult to carry out routine activities.

2. Tingling, numbness and weakness in upper limbs: If spinal cord/nerve roots in the cervical part of the spine are compressed, it can lead to tingling, numbness and weakness in the upper limb affecting the grip and strength of the arms. Additionally, this can lead to lack of coordination and trouble while walking.

3. Dizziness or vertigo: Another key symptom among patients suffering from cervical spondylosis is vertigo episodes and dizziness. It can make one feel lightheaded, can cause imbalance especially while moving the neck.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is cervical spondylosis connected to too much of mobile phone use or computer related work?

Yes, prolonged forward head posture increases strain on cervical spine and can aggravate degeneration.

2. How is cervical spondylosis diagnosed?

Diagnosis can be done on the basis of clinical symptoms, a detailed medical history and sometimes imaging tests such as MRIs and X-rays that can be helpful in assessing the extent of the symptoms.

3. When should I consult a doctor?

If you experience constant or worsening neck pain accompanied by stiffness, weakness or numbness in arms, loss of balance and difficulty in walking seek immediate medical help.

4. How much time does it take to treat cervical spondylosis with homoeopathy?

Time taken to cure the disease directly depends on the progression of disease, how intense the symptoms are and individual’s response to treatment. While milder cases may show signs of improvement in a few weeks, chronic cases may take a couple of months.

5. Is exercise safe for cervical spondylosis?

Yes, neck strengthening exercises and stretching may help. However, only exercises guided by experts are recommended. Avoid heavy lifting and sudden movements, and high-impact activities.

6. What lifestyle changes help to manage cervical spondylosis?

Lifestyle changes such as maintaining a good posture, avoiding long hours on phones and laptop, stretching every 30–40 minutes, using ergonomic chairs, sleeping on a thin pillow can help in managing the cases of cervical spondylosis.

7. Can cervical spondylosis be cured by homeopathy?

Since it is a chronic degenerative condition, it cannot be fully reversed. But symptoms can be effectively managed well and curbed with proper treatment and exercises.

8. Can cervical spondylosis lead to paralysis?

Though very rare, if there is severe spinal cord compression, it can lead to complications such as paralysis but early diagnosis and proper treatment can prevent any such complications.

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Feeling Pain in the Neck along with Numbness and Tingling in Hands? Try Homeopathy

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 1 Comment

Neck pain is one of the most common health issues that a physician frequently comes across in clinical practice. In some cases, numbness and tingling in the hands may accompany. Pain from the neck may radiate down the arms to the hands and fingers in some cases. Neck stiffness, weakness in the hands and dizziness/vertigo may also be the other attending symptoms apart from the above-mentioned features.

Numbness and tingling in the hands along with neck pain mainly happens from pinching, compression or irritation of a nerve in the cervical spine. It is medically known as cervical radiculopathy. Nerve pinching may occur from several reasons. These include disc bulge, herniated disc or arthritis of the neck (cervical spondylosis), degenerative changes in the cervical spine, bony spurs and a spine injury in the cervical region. Disc bulge indicates bulging out of the intervertebral disc (cushions lying in between the two vertebrae that comprise of a tough outer layer and a soft gel-like matter in the center) from its place that pinches the nerve in the spine. Herniated disc refers to oozing out of the inner gel-like matter from the disc from a tear in the outer layer of the disc that compresses the nerve. Arthritis of the neck or cervical spondylosis refers to wear and tear or degeneration of different structures in the cervical spine that includes the seven cervical vertebra (the 7 bones stacked one over the other in the spine of the neck), intervertebral discs, joints, ligaments and tendons in the cervical spine. Degenerative changes in the cervical spine like drying out of the discs, and bulging of disc can occur as a part of aging or due to an injury to the spine. Bone spurs indicate extra small bony outgrowths that occur on the ends of the bones that can irritate or pinch the nerves. Less commonly some infection in the spine or tumour growths in the spine could be a reason.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy can offer great help in cases of neck pain attended with numbness and tingling in the hands. Homeopathy helps to overcome this complaint naturally by boosting the self-healing mechanism of the body. Homeopathic medicines are 100 % natural medicines so there is no worry about their side effects. There are no specific medicines in homeopathy and the suitable medicine is prescribed symptomatically for every individual case separately after detailed case evaluation. So it is advised to get every case evaluated by a homeopathic doctor and take medicine under the supervision of a doctor. Self-medication should not be done in any case. In some cases, numbness or tingling in the hands could point to serious health problems like Guillain-Barre syndrome, stroke, so one should always consult a doctor to rule out the cause, and in case of serious causes, immediate help from conventional mode of treatment should be taken as homeopathy has limitation in helping such serious cases.

Homeopathic Medicines For Neck Pain With Numbness And Tingling In Hands

1. Paris Quadrifolia – For Neck Pain With Numbness In Hands And Fingers

It is a highly recommended medicine to manage cases of neck pain attended with numbness in the hands and fingers. In cases needing it, the neck pain usually radiates down to the arms and fingers. Exertion worsens the neck pain and rest brings relief. Hand movement and grasping anything increases neck pain in most of the causes. The neck also feels stiff and swollen along with the above complaints. There is a feeling of weight in the neck and shoulders. Numbness and heat in the neck can also be felt. Another symptom that occurs is weakness in the neck as if occurring from bearing a heavy load on the neck. Weakness can also be felt in the arms in addition to the above complaints.

2. Kalmia Latifolia – For Neck Pain With Numbness And Tingling

Kalmia is an effective medicine to deal with cases of neck pain attended with numbness and tingling in the hands and arms.  The pain from the neck radiates down the fingers. Neck feels painful to touch. Pain gets  worse from movement and also at night usually in the early part of night. Neck feels stiff. Along with the above, weakness in the arm and hands can attend as well.

3. Rhus Tox – With Tingling In The Hands

Rhus Tox is a well-indicated medicine to manage neck pain with tingling sensation in the hands. The neck pain extends to the shoulders and arms. A very important attending symptom is stiffness in the neck. Neck pain gets better by moving the neck. The stiffness in the neck is relieved from massage and applying warmth to the neck. Rhus Tox is a prominent medicine to help cases where an injury or overstrain of the neck muscles is leading to the symptoms.

4. Hypericum – For Post Injury Complaint

Hypericum is a suitable medicine when neck pain, and numbness and tingling in the hands happens post-injury. Neck pain increases from even a little movement of the neck and arms. In cases requiring it, the neck is also highly sensitive to touch. Neck pain may reach the arms in many cases.

5. Causticum – With Pain, Stiffness Of Neck Extending To Back Of Head

Causticum can be given in cases of pain and stiffness of the neck extending to the back of the head along with numbness in the hands. In some cases, numbness occurs specifically in the thumb and the index finger along with neck pain. There is difficulty in moving the head due to stiffness in the neck. A tearing type of pain is felt in the neck. The right side of the neck also feels tense.

6. Calcarea Phos – With Neck Pain On Turning The Neck

This medicine is highly beneficial for cases of neck pain on turning the neck. It is attended with numbness in the hands. Stiffness is also felt in the neck. Cramps are felt in the neck on one side followed by the other side. Dullness is felt in the head. Neck pain and stiffness worsen from exposure to even little draughts of air in cases needing this medicine.

7. Gelsemium – Along With Dizziness

This medicine is well-indicated for cases of neck pain, numbness in the hands along with dizziness. In cases needing it, pain from the neck radiates to the shoulders and also the head. A bursting type of pain is felt in the head. Drawing or tearing pain may also be felt in the neck. Neck stiffness and weakness of the neck muscles also occur. Stiffness in the neck gets better by bending the head backward. The neck vertebrae are also sensitive to touch.

8. Lachesis – With Tingling In The Hands

This medicine is recommended for neck pain with tingling sensation in the hands. Tingling is mostly present in the left-side hand where this medicine is required. Neck is stiff too. There is tearing type of pain in the neck that radiates to the top of the head. The neck is also painful to touch and pressure. Heated sensation can be present in the neck region. Along with the above symptoms, numbness in the fingertips may be present in cases needing this medicine.

 

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Top 9 Homeopathic Medicines for Neck Pain Extending to Shoulders and Arms

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 5 Comments

A common problem, neck pain sometimes becomes a niggling issue and may spread to shoulders and arms as well. It can arise from different reasons. One of the common reason behind it is a pinched or a compressed nerve in the cervical spine (cervical spine is made up of 7 cervical vertebra means 7 bones stacked one over the other in the neck, intervertebral discs, muscles, tendons and ligaments). Nerve pinching in cervical spine is also called cervical radiculopathy.

The nerve can get compressed due to various causes. Firstly, nerve pinching can arise from disc bulge or disc herniation. Discs or intervertebral discs are the cushions that lie between two vertebrae (bones stacked one over the other) in the spine. The disc is made up of a tough outer layer known as nucleous fibrosus and a soft gel like center called nucleus pulposus. In case of disc bulge, intact (unruptured) disc bulges out from its place and pinches the nerve in spine.

On the other hand, in case of herniated disc, the soft inner gel like matter protrudes out from a crack in the tough outer layer and compresses the nerve in the spine. Secondly, the nerve may get pinched from bone spurs (extra small bony growths that form on the ends of the bones). Next, it may occur from wear and tear means degeneration of structures in the neck usually as a part of the ageing process.

Other reasons include muscle strain (overstretched, pulled or torn muscle) in the neck or injuries to the neck including whiplash injuries (this happens from a forceful and rapid back and forth movement of the neck that usually occurs in rear end car accidents). Another reason is cervical stenosis means narrowing of the spinal column in the neck. The pain in the neck, shoulder and arm mostly worsens from movement in most of the cases. Depending on the cause some other symptoms may attend, including numbness, pin-needle sensation and tingling sensation in the neck that radiates down the arms up to the hands; weakness that may be felt in the neck, shoulders or arms and dizziness.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy offers a highly effective treatment for cases of neck pain extending to the shoulders and arms. Homeopathic medicines target the root cause behind the complaint and boost the body’s natural self-healing mechanism to overcome health issues naturally. These treat complaint of neck pain extending to shoulder and arms with zero side-effects. With use of these medicines, the intensity and frequency of the complaint decreases gradually. Along with pain, any associated symptom like stiffness, numbness, tingling and weakness are also dealt quite effectively with these medicines. Homeopathic prescription varies from case to case depending on the characteristic individual symptoms. So, it is advised to get any case of neck pain evaluated by a homeopathic physician and take homeopathic medicines under the guidance of a homeopathic physician. It is advised to avoid self–medication with any of the homeopathic medicines.

Homeopathic Medicines For Neck Pain Extending To Shoulders And Arms

1. Kalmia – Top Remedy

Kalmia is a top-recommended medicine to help cases of neck pain extending down to the arms. Besides, there is numbness, pricking and tingling sensation in the arms. Weakness in the arms can also be there. Neck is sore and tender to touch. Neck muscles are painful on movement. Pain in the neck is worse in the early part of night. Stiffness in the neck is present along with pain. Mostly stitching type of pain in the neck is there in cases needing this medicine.

2. Rhus Tox – With Neck Stiffness

This medicine is very effective in managing neck pain extending to shoulders and arms along with stiffness. The symptoms get better from movement or exercise of the neck. Stiffness is relieved from massage or warm application on the neck. It is very effective for neck pain and stiffness following muscle strains or neck injury. Rhus Tox is also a top recommended medicine for managing cases of whiplash injury.

3. Paris Quadrifolia – With Numbness In Hands

This medicine is well-indicated when the pain from the neck extends to shoulder, arms and fingers. The pain tends to occur on both sides of the neck. The pain gets worse from exertion, while it gets better by rest. A very characteristic feature that attends it is numbness in the fingers. A sensation of weight is felt in the neck. Stiffness in the neck is also felt on turning the neck. Heat is also felt in the neck region. Weakness may be felt in the arms.

4. Hypericum – After An Injury

This medicine is recommended when there is neck pain after an injury especially after a fall. The neck pain extends down the arm. The neck is markedly sensitive to touch in cases needing it. Slightest movement of the neck or arms worsen the neck pain. A crawling sensation in the hands can accompany the above complaints.

5. Bryonia – For Neck Pain Extending To Arms

This medicine is highly valuable to manage neck pain extending to the arms. Neck is also stiff. The pain in neck is worse from movement of the head towards the shoulders. Pain gets worse from touching the neck. Bending the neck also increases the pain. The complaint is worse mostly on right side of the neck in cases needing Bryonia.

6. Gelsemium – For Neck Pain Extending To Shoulders

Gelsemium works well in cases of neck pain radiating to the shoulders. The cervical vertebrae are sensitive to touch. In cases needing it, the pain may also radiate to the head from neck. There is weakness and stiffness in the neck muscles. There is relief by bending head forward. Dizziness may be felt in cases requiring this medicine.

7. Sanguinaria Canadensis – When Complaint Worsens At Night

This medicine proves effective when pain in the neck, shoulders and arms get worse at night time. The neck is also sore to touch. Neck is stiff as well. Neck pain is worse from movement besides night time. Raising the arm is also very painful. Neck and shoulder pain is better by lying still. In cases requiring this medicine, pain from the neck may also radiate to the head.

8. Nux Vomica – When Pain Is Worse In Morning

Nux Vomica is an important medicine when pain in the neck extends to arms and gets worse in morning. Besides, stiffness is felt in the neck. In some cases, touch worsens neck pain. Heaviness in the neck region may attend the above complaints. Drawing type of pain in the neck predominates where Nux Vomica is required.

9. Cocculus Indicus – With Weakness Of Neck Muscles

This medicine is indicated for neck pain extending to the arms along with weakness. The cervical muscles feel very weak in cases needing this medicine. Stiffness is also felt in the neck muscles. Stiffness is worse from neck movement and also on yawning. Cracking sensation can be felt in the cervical vertebrae (seven bones stacked over one another in the neck). Along with above symptoms, there may occur heaviness in the head in some of the cases.

 

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MY GRANDAUGHTER IS NEARLY OUT OF AUTISM

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DSCF1359 My granddaughter was seven years old when we got her to Dr. Sharma. She was having strong symptoms of autism and was diagnosed by Dr. Sharma on the autism testing scale to be suffering from moderate level of autism. She hardly had any speech. Her symptoms of hand flapping and other fixations were also very prominent.  She has improved a great deal ;She is now quite verbal and attends a normal school although she still has some issues but has improved a great deal.Dr. Sharma’s treatment protocol has helped in neraly curing her autism.

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AUTISM My son is getting cured

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Autism getting cured

 autism is getting better Says Sangeeta goel….My son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder when he was 2 ½ years old. I was told by doctors that there is no cure for it and we just need to be deeply involved in his development. He has been getting speech and occupational therapy at school since he was three and has shown great improvement in his speech and motor skills due to early intervention.

He is very intelligent and grasps things very quickly but it used to be very difficult for him to explain himself. The main reason for concern for me was his very small attention span. His teacher used to send me an email everyday that he was not able to focus in the classroom and did not finish his morning work and she is sending the work home. I used to dread to see his teacher’s emails that another day of complaints.

Autism treatment , One day I was just browsing the Internet to find some cure for him when I came across an article published by Dr. Vikas Sharma in The Tribune. I took his email address from the article and wrote to him asking if a long distance treatment was possible. I was elated to know that it was possible and I asked Dr. Sharma to send me the evaluation form. Dr. Sharma was kind enough to call me several times to get clear picture of my son’s symptoms. The treatment was started soon after the evaluation. I got my son started on the medicine and within a week I received an email from his teacher saying that he finished his morning work without any help or reminders. I have only good things to hear about him from that day. He used to stammer while talking, but soon he started to talk with less difficulty. His hyperactivity has decreased a lot and he started to follow the directions. His bowel movements have become regular and he gets less irritated. I have seen tremendous improvement in him ever since I started his treatment with Dr. Sharma 6-8 months ago. Dr. Sharma is very prompt in addressing any health issues I have had with my son. He has always made sure that the medicines are dispatched in a timely manner.

I am thankful to God that I found Dr. Sharma and cannot express enough gratitude towards Dr. Sharma as he has helped my son a lot in getting him where he is today. … Sangeeta goel  (US)

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CERVICAL PROBLEM & HOMEOPATHY

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 67 Comments

As the modern civilisation advances, it finds itself in the grip of new stress-related diseases. Stress, whether physical or mental, has its toll on our body.

Long working hours, miles of driving and working excessively on computers are some of the factors causing a rise in stress-related cervical problems.

The most common problem of this nature is cervical spondylosis (cervical osteoarthritis). Cervical spondylosis results from chronic degeneration of the cervical spine, including the cushions between the neck vertebrae (cervical disks) and the joints between the bones of the cervical spine. There may be abnormal growths or “spurs” on the vertebrae (the bones of the spine).

These accumulated changes caused by degeneration can gradually compress one or more of the nerve roots. This can lead to increasing pain in the neck and arm, weakness and changes in sensation. In advanced cases, the spinal cord becomes involved. This can affect not just the arms, but the legs as well.

Progressive neck pain is a key indication of cervical spondylosis. It may be the only symptom in many cases.

An examination often shows limited ability to flex the head toward the side (bend the head toward the shoulders) and limited ability to rotate the head. Weakness or sensation losses indicate damage to specific nerve roots or to the spinal cord.

Homeopathic treatment is effective in both situations whether it is a mild cervical strain or cervical spondylosis. There is no single specific medicine for this problem; the treatment is purely symptomatic. In milder cases where no damage has been done to the vertebras and only the muscles are involved, medicines such as guaicum, lachnanthes and cimicfuga are of great help. They are usually indicated when the patients complain of stiffness about the cervical muscles and also when there are no signs of nerve involvement. When there are signs of nerve involvement (numbness, loss of sensation, etc) as in advance cases, kalmia latifolia, paris quadrifolia and colocynth are often the most effective homoeopathic medicines. In advanced cases of degeneration, acidic phosphoric is of great value. Calc phos works very effectively for bony overgrowths. Medicines mentioned above are only for the purpose of self-assessment. Consult your homoeopathic physician for an appropriate dosage. Avoid self-medication.

 

Some good habits

 

Take frequent breaks: Don’t sit in one place for a long time, such as your car or at your desk. Arrange some of the items in your office in a manner so that you are forced to get up, stretch yourself or walk around After some time.

 

Maintain good neck posture:

 

Adjust the seat of your computer or desk chair so that your hips are slightly higher than your knees – your head and neck will naturally follow in the correct position.

Travelling in a car, airplane or train? Place a small pillow or rolled towel between your neck and a headrest to keep the normal curve in your neck.

 

How are you sleeping? Avoid sleeping with too many pillows.

 

When on the phone: Use a speakerphone or headsets – do not cradle the phone in your neck.

 

Exercise: Treat your body to a consistent regimen of stretching and strengthening to balance your muscle groups. This protects your neck as well as helps your whole body. Walking at any pace is an excellent exercise for your neck. The rotation of the spine provides a great natural workout for the neck muscles.

 

Eat smart and drink water: Good nutrition and staying well-hydrated are not only important to stay healthy, but also vital for the healing process

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Cervical Spondylosis And Its Homeopathic Treatment

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 32 Comments

Neck Pain? It Could Be Cervical Spondylosis

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neck pain is very common and most of us do experience this at some point in our lives. It can last from few days to weeks and is usually caused by straining or overuse of neck muscles. Such acute strains are usually due to incorrect postures on work with computers or while reading or driving. Acute conditions of neck get over within few days or weeks and usually require little or no medications. Pain that lasts more than few weeks need to be considered seriously, as it can be a sign of chronic neck pain also called as cervical spondylosis.

Cervical spondylosis results from chronic degeneration of the cervical spine (bones of the neck), As one ages, the intervertebral discs( cushions between the neck bones) lose their elasticity and become drier this causes them to become more brittle .Along with the degeneration of disks, bony out growths also form on the vertebrae which are called as osteophytes. These changes collectively lead to the compression of the nerve arising out of the spinal cord. This compression or irritation of the nerve leads to symptoms of pain, stiffness and numbness in the neck, arms and shoulder. The main symptoms in cervical spondylosis are pain in the neck( which may radiate to arm and shoulder) ,loss of sensation or numbness or abnormal sensation in the arms, hands or shoulders, Neck Stiffness , sensation of imbalance while walking, headache in the back part of the head extending from the back of the neck.

Neck injuries are one of the major causes of early cervical spondylosis. Aging is also one of the major contributors to the degeneration of cervical bones and discs. Men are more prone than women to suffer from it.

Homeopathy offers a very effective solution in controlling and treating the mild to moderate cases of cervical spondylosis. The amount of degenerative changes determines the time it would take for the case to respond to the homeopathic medicine. Early stages of cervical spondylosis respond very favorably and may take only few weeks for the patient to become better. Moderate levels of changes can take few weeks to few months to show appreciable results. Severe cases may or may not show any changes at all.

As homeopathy is primarily a ‘symptom dependant system of medicine’; the kind of symptoms depicted by the patient determines the choice of medicine. Pain and stiffness in the neck are very effectively treated with Rhus Tox, Lachnanthes, Guaiacum and Cimicifuga. Numbness and tingling sensation in the arms responds very well to Kalmia and Paris Quadrifolia. Sensations of imbalance or vertigo are well treated with Conium Maculatum. Degenerative changes and osteophytes respond to Acid Phos and Calcarea Flour respectively. Hypericum is often required to ease out the effects of injury to the nerve.

Please remember that prevention of cervical spondylosis lies in preventing repeated stress to the neck muscles. Repeated strain on muscles that support our cervical spine slowly leads to spondylytic changes; thus an ergonomic posture and an active life style is must in maintaining a healthy cervical spine and also in controlling further damage if already spondylytic changes have started.

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