Treating Back Spasms & Pain

Acute back spasms can deal you a great deal of pain. The problem is generally sparked by bending or lifting something, and suddenly, you feel a stab in the back. You have an inability to stand up straight. It can strike in nearly any part of the back—the middle, between your shoulder blades or down in the lower region.

You have a more serious problem should you feel pain radiate to the hips and legs, as that would suggest that your sciatic nerve has been injured. Below are some homeopathic remedies for this acute type of pain, for which chiropractic, acupuncture, “osteopathy” and massage therapy have all shown effectiveness, as well.

Homeopathy’s Best

Here are your best bets from the annals of homeopathy for what ails that back. Read the symptom picture carefully, as usual, to discover which remedy is right for you.

Rhus Toxicodendron

Also known as poison ivy, Rhus is the most common homeopathic remedy for acute back spasms. It’s used best when the pain aches, tears and is even violent. Your back is extremely stiff, and your symptoms get worse when you move and during the night. Sleeping is a cumbersome chore, as you feel restless but can feel twinges of pain the instant you start rolling over, so you can never seem to find a comfortable position.

If the muscles deep in your back are to blame, then Rhus is definitely a good idea. The back will feel better when heat is put on it and when pressure is exerted on it (like a massage). You will want to lie down on something hard, rather than soft, and your pain is relieved temporarily by bending backward.

Ruta Graveolens

Ruta is a great remedy for back sprains that leave you feeling bruised and almost beaten. The pain may also be felt north in the nape of the neck and south in the loins. You have an overall sensation of exhaustion, depression and weakness. Pressure and lying down on your back help relieve symptoms. The pain is worse in the morning, and symptoms in your thighs and hips can get so bad that your legs might just give out on you when you decide to stand up after sitting for a while.

Bryonia Alba

Bryonia, also known as wild hops, is your answer if your back hurts with the slightest motion, especially coughing. The pain is sharp, tearing and may have been caused by a slipped disc. Chances are that you can trace the problem back to a specific event, such as slipping on a patch of ice. You feel irritable and touchy, but at peace when lying still. You are better with rest.

Nux Vomica

Is your pain worse at night when you’re trying to fall asleep? Is the pain centered in the lumbar region, in the lower back near the spine? Is the pain so bruised and lacerating that you need to sit up in bed to turn over? In the morning do you experience backaches? Do you have a stiff neck along with the backache? If so, Nux vomica, one of the most famous homeopathic remedies, could be for you.

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