Neck Pain

Cervical spondylosis is a common degenerative condition affecting the cervical spine, characterized by progressive degeneration of intervertebral discs, facet joints, and surrounding structures. It commonly presents with symptoms such as neck pain, stiffness, restricted movement, radiating pain to the upper limbs, numbness, dizziness, and balance disturbances. With advancing age, the prevalence of cervical spondylosis increases significantly, making it a major contributor to disability and reduced quality of life. Conventional management generally includes physiotherapy, analgesics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants, and in severe cases surgical intervention. Homoeopathy, based on the principle of similars, offers an individualized therapeutic approach aimed at relieving symptoms and improving functional capacity without suppressing the natural healing process. The present prospective case series study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of homoeopathic medicines in reducing neck pain and disability among patients suffering from cervical spondylosis. The Neck Pain and Disability Scale (NPAD) was used as the primary assessment tool to measure the severity of neck pain and its impact on daily activities. The study aimed to observe symptomatic improvement following individualized homoeopathic treatment and to assess changes in NPAD scores. Homoeopathic remedies were selected based on totality of symptoms, individual constitution, and miasmatic background. The study intends to contribute to the limited clinical evidence available regarding the role of homoeopathy in the management of cervical spondylosis and to highlight its potential as a complementary therapeutic option for reducing pain and improving functional ability.