TO STUDY THE USEFULNESS OF HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES IN TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF CERVICAL SPONDYLITIS IN COMPUTER OPERATORS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53555/d9kbgn84Keywords:
Cervical spondylitis, Neck Disability Index (NDI), Homoeopathic remedy, Cocculus indicus, Neck DisabilityAbstract
Background-Cervical spondylitis is a prevalent condition among computer operators which causes neck pain due to prolonged sitting, poor posture, and repetitive neck strain. Homoeopathic medicines have shown good results in relieving pain, improving mobility, and enhancing overall well-being in patients with cervical spondylitis, offering a holistic and non-invasive treatment.
Aim- To determine homoeopathic medicine can improve the neck pain in daily living in computer operators.
Methodology- This clinical interventional study evaluated the effectiveness of individualized homoeopathic treatment in 100 cases of cervical spondylitis among computer operators aged 20–60 years, from the OPD of Sri Ganganagar Homoeopathic Medical College based on defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Symptoms were assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI) before and after treatment. Remedies were prescribed according to homoeopathic principles, and data were analyzed using SPSS version 29 with a paired t-test.
Result- A marked reduction in Neck Disability Index scores were noted down, (t99=15.00 with p<0.001 which is greater than its tabulated value 1.98 at 5% level of significance). Clinically, 70% of patients showed significant improvement, while 20% improved moderately. Cocculus indicus was prescribed in maximum cases as indicated remedy, followed by Belladonna and Rhus Toxicodendron.
Conclusion- Homoeopathic treatment showed significant improvement in symptoms of cervical spondylitis among computer operators, with a marked reduction in disability and neck pain. These findings support the effectiveness of individualized homoeopathic management, though further randomized controlled trials are recommended.
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