Case series study on the management of lower back pain using individualized homoeopathic medicine in conjunction with physiotherapy

Abstract

Background: Lower back discomfort, which affects people of all ages and frequently results from mechanical causes, is a common cause of both routine and emergency medical consultations. Homoeopathy is often explored for pain management, including lower back pain, due to its personalized approach. This study was conducted to contribute evidence regarding the potential benefits of homoeopathy in conjunction with physiotherapy for managing lower back pain. Methodology: From April 2023 to April 2024, an observational case series study was conducted, including thirty patients aged 25 to 65, with lower back pain. These thirty patients were divided into two groups based on the mode of treatment, with Group I receiving only homoeopathic medicine and Group II receiving homoeopathic medicine along with physiotherapy. Numerical pain scores were recorded before and after therapy, and based on this data, results and conclusions were drawn.Results and Conclusion: The paired t-test was conducted to assess outcomes for the pain score of 30 cases after four weeks of treatment and the result found a p-value < 0.0001 (df = 29). Additionally, paired t-tests were performed to evaluate outcomes in each group, values obtained for Group-I (p