Homeopathic Remedies for Backache – Lumbago

Lumbago is pain in the mid and lower back.

The spinal cord is a vital part of the central nervous system. Different sections control the functions of various parts of the body.

Aceticum acidum (One dose only): Pain in the back relieved only on lying on the abdomen.

Aconitum nap. (One dose only): Sudden backache on exposure to cold, dry winds. Stiffness and shooting pain in lower back.

Aesculus hip. (One dose only): Backache in the lower region due to constipation and piles. Patient feels better by standing. Backache due to hard work.

Agaricus mus. (One dose only): Stiffness of the whole spine. Immense shooting and burning pains worse stooping. Sensation of cold needles pricking the back.

Ammonium carb. (One dose only): Pain in the lumbar region.

Antimonium tart. (One dose only): Backache from fatigue specially in the lower back. Any movement may cause vomiting.

Arnica mont. (One dose only): Backache due to over-exertion or an accident.

Berberis vulg. (One dose only): Backache due to stones in the kidney and due to urinal troubles. Pain radiates in all directions with numbness. Pain and numbness in back during menses.

Bryonia alba (One dose only): Backache worse from motion and better by rest and pressure.

Calcarea carb. (One dose only): Backache on rising from a seat and due to an old injury. It may be given after Arnica has been tried. Backache as a result of bathing in a river or lake. Pain in the lower back and weakness. Back of neck rigid and stiff.

Calcarea fluor. 12x (One dose only): Chronic backache in the lower part aggravated on beginning to move and ameliorated on continued motion. Worse during rest and better by heat and warm applications.

Calcarea phos. (One dose only), Natrium mur. 6x (One dose only): Backache due to leucorrhoea. Better by putting hard things under the back.

Cannabis ind. (One dose only): Backache after sexual intercourse.

Causticum (One dose only): Pain in back during menses. Pressing, cramp like pain in small of back and renal region while sitting, better after rising.

China off. (One dose only): Backache extending to the hollow of the knee. Worse morning and sitting. Better standing.

Cimicifuga (One dose only): Rheumatic pains in the back, neck, sacral region extending to thighs. Pain in the scapula and right shoulder. Restlessness and sleeplessness. Pain in the pelvic region. Pains better by warmth and eating.

Colocynthis (One dose only): Pain in the back, buttock and thighs. Severe burning along the sacrum.

Conium mac. (One dose only): Backache from coition. Backache due to bruises and shocks to the spine.

Dulcamara (One dose only), Natrium sulph. (One dose only): Backache due to living in damp houses and in dwellers of basements.

Eupatorium perf. (One dose only): Backache due to pain in the spinal bones.

Eupionum (One dose only): Severe backache. Pains extend to pelvis. Back ache is followed by yellowish leucorrhoea which is worse after menses. Backache is relieved by hard pressure.

Gnaphalium (One dose only): Chronic rheumatic character of the muscles of the back and neck. Worse continued motion, better resting, especially on back. The more chronic the backache, the more indicated this remedy. It is especially useful when the pain is associated with numbness.

Hypericum (One dose only): Backache due to injuries to the nerves. Violent pain and inability to walk or stoop after a fall on coccyx.

Kalium carb. (One dose only): Backache in the lower part of the back and in pregnant women. Pain is constant and the back and legs give out. The patient has to sit. Sweating.

Kalmia lat. (One dose only): Backache with numbness. Pain extends to the scapula. Pains are descending.

Lachesis (One dose only): Coccyx and sacrum pain especially on rising from a sitting position.

Lycopodium: Backache in the region of kidneys; worse before urination. Ceases after the flow. Urine slow in coming.

Magnesium phos. (One dose only): Pain better by heat and pressure, and worse in cold.

Medorrhinum 200 (One dose only) Repeat after a week: Backache from neck to sacrum.

Natrium mur. (One dose only): Backache better by hard pressure. The patient walks with hands around his hips and back.

Nux vomica (One dose only): Backache in the bed on lying. Must sit up or turn side. Pain is located in the lumbar region. Haemorrhoids may be present. Backache in chilly, constipated patients who lead a sedentary life.

Ova tosta 3x (One dose only): Backache with leucorrhoea. Sensation as if the spine were broken and wired or tied together with a string.

Phytolacca dec. (One dose only): Pains in the lumbar region. Backache especially in the morning on rising.

Pulsatilla nig. (One dose only) Cimicifuga (One dose only): Backache during menstruation.

Rhus tox. (One dose only): Backache resulting from an old injury. Backache due to sprain, exposure, sleeping with damp clothes or on damp ground or getting wet in rains or taking bath when perspiring or over-lifting. Worse rising from a seat and better by movement.

Sepia (One dose only): Backache better by belching. Chilly patients. Relief by hard pressure.

Staphysagria (One dose only): Backache worse in the morning after rising and after sexual excesses or on indignation.

Sulphur (One dose daily): Pain between shoulders. Stiffness in the nape of the neck. Backache after physical exertion, cannot straighten up immediately after the exertion. Backache worse standing. Severe pain in the lower back and coccyx. Cannot walk erect. Pain worse night and cold.

Symphytum off. (One dose daily): A dose of this remedy in 30 potency – once a day eases backache resulting from violent motion such as wrestling, excessive sexual indulgence, etc.

Thuja occ. (Twice a day): Drawing pain in small of back after prolonged sitting.