Homeopathy Helped Army Personnel Gain Relief and Mobility in Lumbar Spondylosis
A 36-year-old army personnel with lumbar spondylosis sought homeopathic care at Life Force after years of back pain, stiffness, and difficulty performing duties. MRI showed disc bulges and nerve root compression. Under Dr. Shah’s individualized treatment, he experienced significant relief, reduced stiffness, and better mobility. Over follow-ups, pain episodes declined, travel became easier, and he returned to work comfortably. Ongoing care supports further improvement. He remains positive now.
Mr. G.M, a 36-year-old male, dedicated army personnel whose life revolved around rigorous training, discipline, and serving the Indian nation, walked into the Life Force Homeopathy clinic in Aundh, Pune, seeking relief for his distressing Lumbar Spondylosis (Patient ID:54014). His life took a challenging turn when he started to experience persistent lower back pain and stiffness that made bending forward almost impossible task in 2018. MRI confirmed his worst fears; he was diagnosed with Lumbar Spondylosis. He informed of having pain 2-3 times a month, each lasting 4-5 days, making it difficult for him to perform his duties. The severity of the pain was moderate to severe agony. The prolonged hours of sitting, jerks, and physical exertion worsened his back pain. Slow and steadily his mobility reduced and daily activities became a painful task.
While giving a case history, he recalled how repeated jerks during exercise have left a mark on his back. He did try Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and multivitamins for 2-3 months, but discontinued painkillers due to adverse side effects. The following were the medicines he had taken: Tab. Razberg Ace (Rabeprazole, aceclofenac), Tab. Proxym XT, Tab. Coxrella MR (Etoricoxib, thiocolchicoside), Cap. Selova Plus (Methylcobalamin, alpha-lipoic acid) before he saw us.
In his quest to resume his active lifestyle, pain-free mobility and normal activity, he explored other treatments for relief, and then Mr G.M. came across Life Force Homeopathy, sceptical yet hopeful, and started treatment in March 2024.
- Date: 12.03.2024
- Investigations: MRI
- Mild posterior bulges at L1-L2, L2-L3 & L5-S1 levels.
- Diffuse disc bulge with small central disc protrusion with ligamentum flavum hypertrophy at L3-L4 level.
- Lumbar canal stenosis, right foraminal & bilateral recess narrowing at L4-L5 level due to diffuse disc bulge, facet arthropathy, and ligamentum flavum hypertrophy.
- Bilateral L4 exiting and L5 traversing nerve root compression is noted.
Physical generals:
His appetite was average and his thirst was normal. He craved spicy meals & eggs and never liked sweets. He perspired a lot an offensive odour, and had regular bowel and bladder habits. He had a habit of chewing tobacco 2-3 times/day & drinking alcohol 4-5 times/month.
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Mental generals:
He was mild, gentle & polite and was reserved non-communicative. He had a fear of heights & snakes.
Past history: H/O Typhoid in childhood and didn’t mention any major illness in the past.
Family history: His father was diabetic and was hypertensive.
Physical examination:
Gait - Normal
Tenderness –At the Lower back
SLR - free
Hip rotations - free
Reflexes - Normal
Power - Grade5/5 in b/l LL
Dr. Rajesh Shah prescribed Kali Carb 30 and was informed to the patient to update 6 weeks after taking the medicines.
Follow-ups:
First follow-up:
On 3rd May 2024, the patient confidently reported significant relief from his chronic low back pain after 2 months.
Second follow-up:
On 13th June 2024, he reported a 50% reduction in lower back pain and stiffness after 4 months of treatment, and he returned to work 3 months later.
Final follow-up:
Six months later, on 28th November 2024, the patient experienced his longest pain-free stretch and reported that he could travel long distances without hesitation, experienced mild pain 1-2 times per month, and that it lasted only a very brief period.
He is still receiving Life Force treatment for further improvement, he is quite happy with the speedy results.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, this case demonstrates how well homeopathy works to treat spine disorders without the need for painkillers. If homoeopathic treatment is opted for on time, surgery may be avoided.
