Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a practice of medicine that has been around for about 200 years. It is based upon what is called the Law of Similars and works on the same principle as do immunizations: give someone a small dose of what would make them sick to cure their sickness. Treatments have been proven in clinical trials, and are prepared by a homeopathic pharmacy under FDA guidelines. Researchers don’t completely understand how homeopathic medicines work, but the evidence is clear that they do. Homeopathy has been popular in Europe and India for a long time, and is gaining popularity in the United States. Many practitioners are doctors or have some other kind of medical degree, perhaps in nursing or psychology. The legal issues surrounding homeopathic practitioners that do not have medical degrees is unclear, but most homeopathic remedies are sold over the counter and do not need a prescription.

Here are some natural homeopathic remedies that are helpful in alleviating back pain:

• Aesculus: used for dull, nagging pain
• Arnica Montana: used in cases of trauma to the back
• Colocynthis: used for weakness and muscle cramps in the lower back
• Gnaphalium: used to treat sciatica, which is often associated with back pain
• Lycopodium: used to treat burning pain
• Rhus Toxicodendron: used for lower back stiffness and pain