Low back pain is pain that occurs in the lower back. It affects many people and can have multiple causes such as muscle damage, disc degeneration and herniated disc, among others. Muscle damage can be caused by repetitive movements or a wrong movement.
Disc degeneration results from the loss of elasticity of the intervertebral discs. It occurs mainly in athletes who reach their forties and adults over 60 years of age. Herniated discs particularly affect pregnant women or individuals who are overweight. Certain gynecological infections or diseases that affect the elderly such as osteoarthritis or osteoporosis can also cause low back pain and can be treated with homeopathy.
The main symptoms
The symptoms of low back pain vary according to the patient's perception and the origin of the trauma. Low back pain could be of inflammatory origin or because of the existence of a diseased organ. For this purpose, lower back pain is very intense at night and stretching does not bring relief. Low back pain caused by osteoarthritis or muscle trauma is painful in the morning and can be relieved with stretching.
Herniated discs or sciatic neuralgia can also cause low back pain. The main warning signs are the spread of pain in one or both legs. The pain is intensified by coughing or other movements using physical exertion. If low back pain is caused by a lesion in the muscles, ligaments or disc, there is sudden pain accompanied by intense muscle contractions in the lower back.
Basic treatment and associated treatments
Generally, low back pain can be relieved by taking 3 granules of Rhus Tox 5 to 6 times a day. The application of a product in the form of a gel on the painful area also reduces the pain. Often, it is necessary to combine treatments according to the symptoms that appear. The dosage for each treatment is 3 granules, 3 to 5 times a day. When the patient feels generalized stiffness following a fall or a wrong movement, he should use Arnica 5 CH.
If the pain is localized to the cervical vertebrae, Lachnantes 5 CH and Rhus toxicodendron 5 CH should be combined. Used alone, the latter can also relieve pain accompanied by a feeling of intensified pain at rest. Sometimes low back pain manifests itself as spasms and cramps accompanied by muscle stiffness. You can use Angustura vera 5 CH to quickly alleviate these symptoms. In some cases, the patient has difficulty turning over in bed, opting for Nux vomica will also make the feeling of tearing disappear.
When to see a doctor?
Low back pain that is caused by a fall or a blow to the back should be the subject of an immediate consultation. You should also go to the doctor when the treatments have no effect after 72 hours, or when the pain in the legs or abdomen is prolonged. Other warning signs should also be highlighted, such as weight loss without a valid reason or the appearance of other symptoms in the intestine and urinary tract.
