Effectiveness of Homoeopathic Medicines in Reducing Neck Pain and Disability of Patients Suffering from Cervical Spondylosis: A Case Series

Dr. Vaishnavi A. Patankar, Dr. Ajay Valke

Abstract: Background: Cervical spondylosis (CS), or cervical osteoarthritis, is an age-related degenerative condition of the cervical spine. While nearly 95% of individuals above 65 show radiological signs, its prevalence is rising among younger adults due to sedentary habits, poor posture, and screen exposure. CS often leads to neck pain and disability, impairing quality of life, and conventional treatments offer limited long-term relief. Materials and method: Thirty cases were selected by simple random sampling from institutional and peripheral OPDs and health camps, with inclusion criteria of NPAD >20. Each patient underwent detailed homoeopathic case-taking, analysis, and repertorization. Remedies were prescribed according to classical homoeopathic principles. Pre- and post-treatment NPAD scores were compared using paired t-test. Result: Of 30 patients, 28 (93%) showed clinical improvement, while 2 (7%) did not. The mean pre-treatment NPAD score was 63.57, which reduced to 32.83 post-treatment (p = 0.0001), indicating statistically significant improvement. The mean pre-treatment NPAD score for pain was 28.47, and post-treatment it reduced to 13.20 (p = 0.0001), indicating significant pain reduction. Similarly, the mean disability score improved from 24.77 to 12.73 (p = 0.0001), showing statistically significant improvement in functional ability. Frequently prescribed remedies included Causticum, Rhus toxicodendron, and Bryonia alba.

Keywords: Homoeopathy, cervical spondylosis, neck pain, NPAD scale

How to Cite?: Dr. Vaishnavi A. Patankar, Dr. Ajay Valke, "Effectiveness of Homoeopathic Medicines in Reducing Neck Pain and Disability of Patients Suffering from Cervical Spondylosis: A Case Series", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 975-979, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251212120313, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251212120313