International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Objectives: This case series of lumbar spondylosis presented here tries to show response to individualized homoeopathic medicine in context of pain, stiffness through Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and RODQ.

Method: Patients with spondylotic changes in lumbar spine were included in this case series. Individualized homoeopathic medicines were prescribed in singledose in each case and followed up every 2 weeks for eight months. Pain and stiffness in every case was assessed using Visual Analog Scale (VAS)at baseline and every two weeks for eight months. Revised Oswestry disability questionnaire (RODQ) scoresto assess quality of life was used at baseline and at the end of 8 months.

Results: Mean VAS score for pain reduced from 78.07 ± 13.72mm (baseline)to 38 ± 25.55 mm (end); 95% CI: 22.05 - 58.09; P<0.05. Stiffness reduced from 65.10 ± 16.35 (baseline) to 16.50 ± 10.01 mm (end); 95% CI: 34.88 – 62.32; P<0.05. Mean RODQ score reduced from 31.64± 3.20 (baseline) to 13.57± 7.06 (end); 95%CI: 13.21 – 22.93; P<0.05.

Conclusion: The results has trend showing positive role of homoeopathic medicines in management symptoms related to lumbar spondylosis. Controlled clinical studies are warranted.