Homeopathy for your Back Pain

Ankylosing Spodylitis can be cured with timely homeopathic intervention

If you regularly wake up feeling stiff with pain in your lower back which becomes better or reduces during the day with exercise or as you ease into your routine, and this has persisted for more than three months, there are chances that it could be more than just simple bodily wear and tear. You could be suffering from Ankylosing Spondylitis or AS.

Ankylosing Spondylitis is a chronic form of arthritis known to affect 1 in 200 people. It is three times more common in men than in women, typically affecting young people between the ages of 15 and 30. It is uncommon for this condition to begin after a person is 40. While the exact cause of Ankylosing Spondylitis remains unknown, research suggests a strong possibility of it being genetically transmitted with the HLA-B27 gene detected in 93 per cent of people with this condition. Thought to be an autoimmune disorder where the body’s own defence cells damage the joints of the spine, Ankylosing Spondylitis causes swelling between the vertebrae, and in the joints between the spine and pelvis.

Pain and stiffness are the first symptoms and are usually felt in the lower back and upper buttocks. The rest of the spine and neck can also be affected. In advanced cases where the fusion of the spine has taken place there is complete loss of mobility. The areas become brittle and are prone to fractures. The spine becomes inflexible (bamboo spine) which makes walking and even standing difficult. Early accurate diagnosis and therapy may minimise years of pain and disability. Proper sleep and walking positions along with abdominal and back exercises help maintain posture and joint flexibility. Breathing exercises enhance lung capacity.

AS is a lifelong problem, and people who fail to continue treatment risk permanent loss of posture and mobility. Homoeopathic treatment can be a great boon to the patient especially if the intervention is well in time. If the treatment is started in the initial stages when not too much of the elastic tissue is lost, the prognosis is good and in most cases, the condition can be reversed. At a later stage where extensive bone formation has replaced elastic tissue, homeopathic medicines may not be able to reverse the situation but can still help in easing many symptoms

Homeopathic remedies for Ankylosing Spondylitis:

Rhus Tox 30c: 5 pills twice daily for stiffness and pain in the back, which reduces with continuous motion.

How to use ice to relieve back pain

·        Use a commercial ice pack or make your own with ice cubes. Take a clean cloth and place the cubes or ice pack inside it. Secure the cloth and it’s ready for use.

·        Position the ice on your back. Either hold the ice on the spot or prop the ice so that it stays directly on it without moving. It may be easier to prop the ice if you lie on your stomach.

·        Leave the ice on your back for 20 minutes. You can cause additional damage if you leave it on the injury longer

·        Wait an hour and reapply again, if necessary. If you plan to use ice as your course of treatment for the back pain, then you will want to repeat the process over the next two days. Take an hour’s break between icing periods and then reapply.

·        Remember, you should ice your back only for the first 48 hours following an injury. If you still feel discomfort after this period, consider heating options to get some relief.