A Senior Regains Mobility After Sciatica at Life Force
Mrs. S.K. (Patient ID: 55096), a seventy-six-year-old woman, lived with stubborn and debilitating pain. It started as a dull ache in her left buttock, which gradually worsened into a cramping pain that radiated down her leg to her heel. Every time she walked for more than 8 minutes, the pain would return like clockwork, gripping her muscles and nerves as though something deep within her body was being twisted. Beyond the pain, she experienced swelling in her knees, morning stiffness, and a deep lower backache that refused to let her rest. Some days, the pain made it difficult for her to go about her daily routine, and her symptoms seemed to intensify with cold weather and physical strain. She experienced difficulty in walking and felt a loss of balance towards the left side, but no numbness or tingling. She visited along with her daughter at Life Force Homeopathy, Thane branch, on 20 July 2024. A family history of an underactive thyroid in her brother and sister was observed.
Associated disease: She had an underactive thyroid for 15 years and was taking tablet Thyroxine 50 mcg, 1 tab OD for 4 days, and 25 mcg for 3 days a week.
Investigation:
MRI suggested
X-Ray dorsal spine (20.07.23):
- Mild scoliosis
- Decreased bone density
- Dorsal spondylosis
X-Ray lumbosacral spine (20.07.23):
- Subtle scoliosis
- Decreased bone density
- Mild wedging of the L2 vertebra
- Lumbar spondylosis
- Small, irregular opacities over the left renal region
At Life Force Homeopathy, the patient was prescribed homeopathic medication by Dr. Rajesh Shah after a thorough case-taking, which included both physical and emotional symptoms. Homeopathic remedy selection was done after evaluating Mrs. S.K.’s case. The following remedies were considered based on the specific symptom profile: Kali Carbonicum 30 was prescribed. Lifestyle advice included a balanced diet, regular gentle exercise like walking, and stress management through relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation.
Follow-ups:
03 September 2024—First positive change: the radiating pain from her buttock to her heel had lessened by about 20%, and the knee swelling had reduced.
26 February 2025—The turning point. She said she felt 40% better overall. There was no radiating pain anymore, just a dull ache in the back and knee stiffness that didn’t interfere much with her daily life.
05 April 2025—She experienced a sudden relapse. After lifting some heavy plant pots in her garden, she began to feel a constant, moderate pain in her lower back, along with pain running from both knees down her legs. The discomfort disrupted her routine again.
10 July 2025—The radiating pain from her left buttock to her heel—the one that had once defined her daily life—was completely gone. She had no more cramps after walking, no swelling, and her back felt lighter and more mobile than it had in years.
Conclusion:
The successful resolution of this sciatica case through homeopathic treatment highlights the potential of individualized remedies in addressing chronic nerve pain. Without the use of conventional painkillers or invasive procedures, the patient experienced significant and lasting relief.
- Case study written by Dr. Deepa Chandroth, an associate of Dr. Rajesh Shah at Life Force Homeopathy.