90% Relief In Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc Backache In 8 Months Of Life Force Treatment
The prolapsed intervertebral disc is a condition that refers to the herniation of the intervertebral disc in between the vertebral bones that may injure the outer fibers. Sometimes, it is also called a herniated disc. It is more common in the lower back or the lumbar spine & less common in the neck or cervical spine.
Sometimes, they are asymptomatic, &, in some cases, it can cause inflammation & irritation of the nearby nerves and result in periodic chronic pains, tingling, numbness, pricking, or lightening sensation or weakness in the back, thighs, legs, and from back to heel in the case of lumbar spine disc prolapse & in neck, shoulder, and hands in the case of cervical spine disc prolapse. In severe cases, it can lead to a loss of control of the bladder or bowels or numbness in the genital area, and it may also lead to impotency in men.
Falling from a height while lifting a heavy object may lead to Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc. The treatment may be anyone or the combination of medication, physiotherapy, and surgery.
Homeopathy can provide substantial relief in mild cases & good relief in moderate cases. Here is a wonderful case of excellent improvement with homeopathic treatment for Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc.
Case Study
A 29-year-old young woman, Mrs. S.N. (PIN: 44741) visited Life Force’s Aundh branch on 7th February 2021.
She was suffering from lower back pain for 1 year & 5 months. Her back pain had started at the gymnasium due to lifting heavyweight, which had resulted in prolapsed intervertebral disc at L5- S1. Her pain used to aggravate after sitting or standing for long hours. It radiated from the back to the hips & up to the right knee. Hot fomentation used to offer her temporary relief.
She was taking calcium, Vitamin D3, and iron supplements from the last month, and painkillers to get relief from pain for a year.
Physical Generals:
She was fair and tall and had an average build. She used to consume both vegetarian & non-vegetarian diets. Her appetite was average, & she consumed an average quantity of water daily. The patient had a strong craving for salty food, fruits, & eggs. She had an aversion to milk & vegetables. The patient used to perspire on the palms, soles, and face and could not bear the cold temperatures. She enjoyed a sound sleep daily.
Psychological Sphere:
She had a happy settled life with a memorable childhood & a good married life. Her mother was suffering from an underactive thyroid and diabetes mellites.
She was a working woman & the backache had caused a break in her career.
At Life Force:
Dr. Rajesh Shah, M.D. studied her case in detail and prescribed his research-based medicines for 6 weeks to the patient.
Follow-Ups:
After 1.5 months of homeopathic treatment, when she called us on 24th March 2021 for a follow-up, she expressed 25% to 30% relief in her complaints.
After 3 months of the treatment, she was experiencing 50% improvement in her relief in the complaints.
After 6 months of homeopathic treatment, on 4th August 2021, her relief in the backache had improved by 60%-70% & she had stopped all the painkillers & supplements.
After 8 months of our homeopathic treatment, she was almost 90% better in her relief in the complaints of backache. She is very happy & satisfied with the treatment she received at Life Force.
Conclusion:
This case highlights that homeopathy is highly effective in treating back pain successfully and safely without any side effects. Homeopathy works wonderfully in reducing the intensity and frequency of back pain to a great extent. It also helps eliminate the dependency on pain killers.
- Written by Dr. Aditya Atholi, Associate doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah, M.D.