Back pain is real — and it can be incredibly limiting.

Amy Rickman

3d • Homeopathy

Hope you had an amazing Christmas. 🎄

Back pain is real — and it can be incredibly limiting.

I’ve been dealing with on-and-off lower back pain since Thanksgiving. It was a perfect storm:

• Overworking out

• Too much sitting

• More inflammatory foods

• 7 full days of driving (4,000+ miles)

• Not-so-great beds

• Skipping stretching and mobility

Eventually, my body let me know it was angry and needed support.

What is Lumbago?

Lumbago is simply a term for lower back pain and can be found in the homeopathy materia medicas when doing a search. This issue often stiffness, aching, or sharp discomfort that can worsen with movement, sitting too long, or overuse.

Top homeopathic remedies commonly used for back pain:

• Rhus tox – stiffness, worse on first movement, better with gentle motion

• Hypericum – nerve-related pain, shooting or radiating discomfort

• Arnica – trauma, overuse, soreness

• Bryonia – worse with movement, better with rest

• Ruta – strain to ligaments, tendons, or connective tissue• Nux vomica – back pain tied to stress, overdoing, travel, or rich foods

• Kali carbonicum – deep lower back weakness or sharp pain, especially with fatigue

I tried several of these to see what my body responded to — sometimes it takes a bit of listening and experimenting. Homeopathy, anti-inflammatory supplements, and a topical analgesic heat rub cream are some of what I have been trying along with sitting with better posture, stretching, and gentle exercise.

One takeaway is being prepared matters.I packed a small bag of homeopathy and reference books for our trip, and I am so thankful I did. When you’re traveling, tired or out of routine, having support on hand can make all the difference.

Back pain is often a signal not to push harder, but to restore balance!

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