Homeopathy Treatment for Cervical

Spondylosis
What is Cervical Spondylosis  ?

Cervical spondylosis is a condition that causes deterioration of the

vertebrae, discs, and ligaments  in the neck or cervical spine. It is also
known as arthritis of the neck, cervical osteoarthritis, or degenerative
osteoarthritis.

Symptoms of Cervical Spondylosis

- Feeling of pain and stiffness in nape of neck.

- Headaches occuring in the head regions,
Occipital  (Occipital muscles are located in the back and lower part of the
skull) or suboccipital  (Suboccipital muscles are located below the occipital
bone) which may even extend to eyes.
- Grinding or popping noise or sensation when you turn your neck
- In some cases, cervical spondylosis results in a narrowing of the space
needed for the spinal cord or nerve roots. If this occurs, your symptoms
may include numbness and weakness in the arms, hands, and fingers
(cervical radiculopathy).
- Trouble walking, loss of balance/vertigo
- Muscle spasms in the neck and shoulders or may extend down the arms
to fingers.
- Nausea is sometimes seen.

What are the Causes and Risk Factors of Cervical Spondylosis ?

- Genetics—a family history of neck pain and spondylosis

- Postural imbalance: Disc bulge due to wrong sitting posture
- Previous injury or trauma to the neck
- Age-related degenerative changes - The condition is extremely common
in patients who are middle-aged and older( > 40 yrs mostly)
- Wear and tear of cervical spine
- Hernitaed intervertebral disc & spurs (bony growth/a oesteophytes
caused by degeneration of bony tissue) on vertebrae which compress the
spinal nerve.
- Occupation related  : Jobs with lots of repetitive neck motion and
overhead work, prolonged sitting in front of computer
- Smoking
- Depression or anxiety

Diagnosis for Cervical Spondylosis

To get a confirmed diagnosis of cervical spondylosis, further

investigations such as :
1. X-ray
2. MRI
3. CT Scan need to be conducted.

Preventive Measures for Cervical Spondylosis

- If you make certain lifestyle changes you can help to prevent Cervical
Spondylosis 
- Regular exercise (adding NECK exercises to routine) 
- Correct posture while sitting.
- Avoid strenuous work that puts stress/strain on the neck.
- Avoid lifting heavy weights.
- Neck massage and hot fomentation can help.
- Avoid use of thick pillows under the head while sleeping.

What can Homeopathy do ?

Homeopathy aims to stimulate the immune system of your body. It helps

to cure the main cause of problem. 
Homeopathic medicines helps to stop further progression of the
degenerative changes in cervical spine. 
The compression of nerves are generally caused by the muscles and
ligaments present around the area which cause pain. 

Homeopathy helps to decrease the stress of the muscles and ligaments

and thus helps to reduce the inflammation of the muscles and also help to
dissolve the bone spurs. 

The medicines give strength to the neck muscles and power to nerves.
Thus pain, headache, vertigo, nausea, numbness in arm and fingers, etc
are the symptoms which get better once the root cause of your pain is
identified and corrected.

Top 10 Homeopathic Medicines for Cervical Spondylosis 

Homeopathic medicines for cervical spondylosis help stop further

progression of the degenerative changes in cervical spine.  

Remedies that may help are: conium,  gelsemium,  silicea,  calcarea  phos,

kalmia,  ruta, cimicifuga,  bryonia,  rhus  tox, hypericum,  paris  quadrifolia, etc.

The medicines can vary depending upon the cause, history and symptoms
of the patient.
Below are few indicated medicines based on the peculiar symptoms.

1. Ruta Graveolens 
 
If you are suffering from pain in the nape of neck, feeling of stiffness and
bruised pains along with weakness then homeopathic remedy for cervical
spondylosis with stiffness is RUTA GRAVEOLENS. There is pain and
stiffness in wrists and hands. The rheumatic pains gets increased in cold
wet weather, after exertion, lying down, etc. Stiffness is so marked that it
compells to move the limbs but motion increases the pain. 

2. Rhus Toxicodendron
 
If you have feeling of stiffness in the neck with crawling sensation in the
tips of fingers then homeopathic remedy for cervical pain with strain is
RHUS TOX. Neck pain is mostly due to over-straining or overuse of neck
muscles. 
There is always a desire to do stretching, moving or giving massage to the
neck which gives relief. Feeling of pain is mostly felt in the left shoulder
and inner side of scapula.

Pain gets increased in cold weather, after getting wet, during rest, or lying
on back or right side. 
You feel better in warm dry weather, after motion, rubbing, stretching
limbs and on lying on hard surface.

3. Bryonia Alba
 
If there is neck pain that worsens with movement then homeopathic
remedy for cervical spondylosis which works well is BRYONIA ALBA. There
is painful stiffness of neck with numbness between scapulae or pain
extending from left scapula to heart. Every spot is painful on
pressure. There is swelling of joints.Vertigo with buzzing and roaring in the
ears. 

Complaints get worse by least motion, heat, exertion, at morning, touch,

etc. 
Taking rest, lying on painful part, cool open air, relieves the symptoms or
pain.

4. Hypericum Perforatum
 
If your neck pain radiate to the shoulders and spine with sensitivity to
touch then homeopathic remedy for cervical spondylosis  that works
effectively is HYPERICUM PERFORATUM. There is a feeling of tingling,
burning, numbness in hands with pressure along ulnar side of arm. Head
feels heavy as if touched by icy cold hands.There is pain in toes and
fingers especially in tips. Sharp pains shoot upwards along with pathway
of nerves.

Pains get increased in cold and dampness, closed room, touch, etc and
feels better by bending head backwards. There is vertigo with urging to
urinate. 

It is indicated for treatment of cervical spondylosis resulting from injury.

 
5. Kalmia Latifolia 
 
If you suffer from neck pain along with tingling and pricking sensation in
hands then homeopathic remedy for cervical spondylosis is KALMIA
LATIFOLIA . 

Pain in the neck extends down to the shoulder blades or the arm (Deltoid
rheumatism, especially right side ).
Rheumatic complaints shifts rapidly.

There are neuralgic and wandering pains associated with stiffness and
numbness. Pains increase on becoming cold, motion, bending forward,
sunrise to sunset. 

Pains get better by continued motion, recumbent posture, cloudy

weather, etc. 
Tingling and numbness of the left arm (heart pains). There is rheumatism
with heart disease.
 
6. Gelsemium 
 
If you suffer form cervical spondylosis with vertigo episodes then
homeopathic remedy for cervical spondylosis with vertigo is GELSEMIUM. 

There is dizziness, dullness and drowsiness along with trembling. You

have headache with muscular soreness of neck and shoulders and pain
around occiput (back of head) with blurring of vision .
The vertigo episodes occur mostly while walking. Even movement of the
head may lead to vertigo.There is loss of power of muscular control. 

There is pain in neck especially upper sternocleidomastoid muscles (one

of the largest and most superficial cervical muscles, helps in rotation of
the head to the opposite side and flexion of neck). 

Gelsemium is indicated when the pains increase in damp weather, before

a thunderstorm, emotion or excitement, when thinking about the
complaints.

Pains get better by continued motion , bending forward, profuse

urination, open air, etc. 
 
7. Silicea
 
If your cervical pains begins at occiput (back of the head) and spreads over
head to settle down over eyes then homeopathic remedy for cervical
spondylosis that works well is SILICEA. There is vertigo from looking
upwards and closing eyes. You feel headache by exertion, noise, cold air. 

You always feel cold and want to cover up warmly. There is roaring and
hissing in ears with stiffness in neck. 
Pains increases in morning, cold, lying down, from washing, lying on left
side, etc. 

You feel better by warmth, wrapping up your head, in hot weather, etc. 

8. Causticum

If you suffer from stiffness in neck that you could scarcely move the head
then homeopathic remedy for cervical spondylosis which provides relief is
CAUSTICUM.

There is paralytic feeling in the right hand with trembling. You might have
paralysis of deltoid muscle and can not raise hand to head. There is
numbness and fullness of hands while grasping anything. There is ringing
and roaring in ears with deafness. Nausea and vomiting or blindness
during headache is felt. Vertigo is felt during sleep, looking upwards and
on stooping, etc. 

Pains increases in clear fine weather, cold air, while traveling. 

You feel better in warmth , heat of bed and in damp wet weather. 

9. Rhododendron
 
If you feel stiffness in nape of neck with sprained feeling in wrist then
homeopathic remedy for cervical spondylosis which works well is
RHODODENDRON. 

Your hands feel warm in cold weather and feet feel cold even in warm
room or bed. There is tinnitus with vertigo, when lying in bed and better
by moving about. Pains get increased before storm or thunderstorm, wind
exposure, cold, etc and gets better by motion, warmth.
 
10. Paris Quadrifolia
 
If you feel sensation of weight and weariness (tiredness) in nape of neck
and across the shoulders then homeopathic remedy for cervical
spondylosis with weakness is PARIS QUADRIFOLIA. 
There is violent pain on both sides of neck extending down to fingers.
There is numbness of upper limbs with cold fingers. 

Occipital headache with feeling of weight is increased by thinking. There is

vertigo on reading aloud. Pains increase on touch, thinking and gets better
by pressure. 

Note : These are the  indicated medicines and should be taken after advice of
qualified Homeopathic Doctor.  A constitutional medicine is prescribed
according to case history and individualization  of patient which stops further
recurrence of  Cervical Spondylosis
Lower Back Pain (Homeopathy)
Remedy Options
Primary Remedies
Aesculus
Pain in the very low back (the sacral or sacroiliac areas) that feels worse when
standing up from a sitting position, and worse from stooping, may be eased with
this remedy. Aesculus is especially indicated for people with low back pain who
also have a tendency toward venous congestion and hemorrhoids.
Arnica montana
This remedy relieves lower back aches and stiffness from overexertion or minor
trauma.
Bryonia
This remedy is indicated when back pain is worse from even the slightest
motion. Changing position, coughing, turning, or walking may bring on sharp,
excruciating pain. This remedy can be helpful for back pain after injury and
backaches during illness.
Calcarea carbonica
This is often useful for low back pain and muscle weakness, especially in a
person who is chilly, flabby or overweight, and easily tired by exertion. Chronic
low back pain and muscle weakness may lead to inflammation and soreness
that are aggravated by dampness and cold.
Calcarea phosphorica
Stiffness and soreness of the spinal muscles and joints, especially in the neck
and upper back, may be relieved by this remedy. The person feels worse from
drafts and cold, as well as from exertion. Aching in the bones and feelings of
weariness and dissatisfaction are often seen in people who need this remedy.
Natrum muriaticum
Back pain that improves from lying on something hard or pressing a hard object
(such as a block or book) against the painful area suggests a need for this
remedy. The person often seems reserved or formal, but has strong emotions
that are kept from others. Back pain from suppressed emotions, especially hurt
or anger, may respond to Natrum muriaticum.
Nux vomica
This remedy is indicated for muscle cramps or constricting pains in the back.
Discomfort is made worse by cold and relieved by warmth. Pain usually is worse
night, and the person may have to sit up in bed to turn over. Backache is also
worse during constipation, and the pain is aggravated when the person feels the
urge to move the bowels.
Rhus toxicodendron
This remedy can be useful for pain in the neck and shoulders as well as the
lower back, when the pain is worse on initial movement and improves with
continued motion. Even though in pain, the person finds it hard to lie down or
stay still for very long, and often restlessly paces about. Aching and stiffness are
aggravated in cold damp weather and relieved by warm applications, baths or
showers, and massage.
Sulphur
This remedy is often indicated when a person with back pain has a slouching
posture. The back is weak and the person feels much worse from standing up for
any length of time. Pain is also worse from stooping. Warmth may aggravate the
pain and inflammation.
Other Remedies
Cimicifuga (also called Actaea racemosa)
Severe aching and stiffness in the upper back and neck, as well as the lower
back—with pains that extend down the thighs or across the hips — may be
eased with this remedy. It is often helpful for back pain during menstrual
periods, with cramping, heaviness, and soreness. A person who needs this
remedy typically is talkative and energetic, becoming agitated or depressed
when ill.
Dulcamara
If back pain sets in during cold damp weather, along with catching a cold, or
after getting wet and chilled, this remedy may be indicated. Stiffness and chills
can be felt in the back, and pain is usually worse from stooping.
Ignatia
Back pains related to emotional upsets—especially grief—will often respond to
this remedy. Thee muscles of the lower back may spasm, and twitches, drawing
pains, and cramps often occur in other areas.
Kali carbonicum
Kali Carbonicum is a homeopathic medicine for lower back pain with the feeling
that the knees are going to "give in."
Hypericum perforatum
This honeopathic remedy relieves lower back pain with sharp throbbing pain.
Ruta graveolens
This is used to relieve lower back pain caused or worsened by staying immobile