3 Medicines for Backache

Rhus tox- A violent pain in the back, as if broken which is relieved from motion is the greatest characteristic of Rhus tox in backache. It is especially suitable to affections of the deeper muscles of the back; there are great pains, dull, bruised and aching on attempting to rise, showing, thus the aggravation on commencing motion; it is more suitable to the chronic forms of lumbago; the backache of Rhus is better from pressure, but worse in bed; the Rhus patient likes to lie on something hard.

Calcarea Fluor- It is very effective medicine for backache, especially the backache simulating spinal irritation. It has pain in the lower part of the back, with fullness or burning pain. Lumbago worse on beginning to move and relieved by continued motion; It is also a good medicine for lumbago due to strains.

Aesculus- Aesculus is a useful medicine in backache which is worse when walking. It is a severe, continuous, dull aching in the lumbo-sacral region, affecting the sacrum and hips and the back gives out when walking. Backache during pregnancy will often be suggestive of Aesculus, when the pain is worse from walking and stooping.