Lumbago

It is an affection of the back-muscles that support the spine in erect posture. Hence, in this affection, inability to sit or stand erect is the prominent symptom. It is caused by mere muscular strain, also by exposure to cold and damp. There may or may not be fever and in severe cases, the patient is unable even to leave his bed.

Treatment

Rhus Tox 6—30—Very useful if the affection is due to muscular strain or exposure to cold; useful also in chronic cases.

Aconite 3x—In acute lumbago, due to exposure to dry cold wind.

Arnica 3—30—Used after Aconite or Rhus tox. Useful where the disease has been caused by muscular strain.

Antim Tart. 3x (trit.) 6—Pain in the back, especially after meals or during rest; pain in the buttocks and wrist; nausea or vomiting on exertion; aggravation of pain occur after cold; clammy sweat. It is valuable to cases of continuous pain.

Berberis Vulgaris. Ө—3—The urine and liver are abnormal; pain below the ribs; pain in the liver; pain with gall-stones.

Sulphur 30, 200—Useful in chronic lumbago, if used occasionally.

Accessory measures—Rub the part with turpentine-oil and wrap with cotton.