Here are some commonly used homeopathic remedies for spondylitis (including cervical and ankylosing types), chosen according to symptoms and individual constitution:
🌿 Key Homeopathic Remedies for Spondylitis
1. Rhus Toxicodendron
Indicated for: Pain and stiffness in the back or neck that improves with movement.
Other symptoms: Pain worse after rest, damp weather, or in the morning.
Type: Very useful for cervical spondylitis and lumbar spondylosis.
2. Bryonia Alba
Indicated for: Back pain worse from slightest motion, better by complete rest or lying on the painful side.
Other symptoms: Stiffness and dryness in joints and muscles.
Type: Helpful in acute flare-ups of spondylitic pain.
3. Aesculus Hippocastanum
Indicated for: Lower back pain with stiffness and a feeling of fullness or heaviness.
Other symptoms: Pain radiates to hips and legs, aggravated by standing or walking.
Type: Commonly used for lumbosacral spondylitis.
4. Calcarea Phosphorica
Indicated for: Stiff neck and back, worse from cold drafts.
Other symptoms: Weak bones, growing pains, and neck pain in young adults.
Type: Suitable for chronic spondylitis with bone degeneration.
5. Silicea
Indicated for: Weak spine with nerve pain, tingling, or numbness.
Other symptoms: Sensitivity to cold, weakness, and poor posture.
Type: Helpful in degenerative spondylitis and nerve compression.
6. Colocynthis
Indicated for: Severe sciatica or nerve pain from lumbar spondylosis.
Other symptoms: Pain relieved by pressure, warmth, or bending forward.
Type: Effective for lumbar spondylitis with nerve irritation.
