An inflammation of the sacroiliac joint (SI joint) refers to as sacroiliitis. The sacroiliac joint is the joint between the sacrum (a triangular bone at the base of spine) and the ilium part of the hip bone. Sacroiliitis leads to pain in the hips or the lower back that can extend down the thighs, legs and feet. In sacroiliitis either one or both sides of sacroiliac joints can be inflamed. Stiffness in the hip and the lower back may also be felt. Ascending stairs, standing for long hours and running can intensify the pain in cases of sacroiliitis.
Homeopathy offers excellent treatment for cases of sacroiliitis. The homeopathic medicines are of natural origin and help reduce the inflammation of the sacroiliac joint magnificently. These aid remarkable relief in pain and stiffness of hip and lower back and other symptoms of sacroiliitis. In modern system of medicine, painkillers, muscle relaxants, DMARDs (disease modifying antirheumatic drugs), steroidal injections are given and in some cases surgical intervention is suggested. These may have side effects with prolonged use. But homeopathy has no risk of any side effects at all due to natural medications. Additionally, homeopathy never causes any dependency on its medicines. In mild to moderate cases, homeopathy gives wonderful results. However, in severe cases, homeopathic medicines can be used in conjunction with conventional medicines for providing the best help to a patient.
Homeopathy strikes at the root cause
Homeopathic remedies for sacroiliitis treat the root cause of the problem thus providing long-term results. It gives promising results in sacroiliitis related to arthritis, injury and overstrained joints. Initially it provides relief in symptoms and gradually works to ensure complete resolution of symptoms by reducing inflammation remarkably.
Symptomatic medicine selection
In homeopathy, treatment begins with noting down complete case history. All the signs and symptoms, side of pain, type of pain, time when pain is worse, worsening and relieving factors are all considered to finalise prescription. After medicine selection, the potency and dose is decided for each case individually. Medicine selected in this manner brings about great recoveries. It is suggested to take any homeopathic medicine for sacroiliitis under the guidance of a homeopathic doctor for the time period recommended to get the best results.
Homeopathy has no harmful effects
Homeopathic medicines for sacroiliitis never cause any type of harmful effects. This is due to the fact that the medicines prescribed for treating these cases are prepared from naturally occurring substances. They work gently and safely to give natural recovery in these cases.
Top 7 Homeopathic Remedies for Sacroiliitis
The topmost homeopathic medicines to treat cases of sacroiliitis are Aesculus, Rhus Tox, Bryonia, Colocynth, Magnesia Phos, Arnica and Kali Carb.
1. Aesculus – For Sacroiliitis with Marked Pain in Hip
Aesculus is a top-listed medicine for treating sacroiliitis. In cases needing Aesculus, there is an intense pain in the hip. Pain from the hip may radiate downwards to the thighs. The pain is worse on walking. Stooping also worsens the pain. Rising from the sitting position is also difficult due to pain. Lower back pain is also present in most cases. Stiffness of the lower back may be present and the back feels weak and lame. There is a sensation as if the back would break. Aesculus is also a prominent medicine for treating ankylosing spondylitis.
When to use Aesculus?
Aesculus is a leading medicine to manage sacroiliitis with marked pain in hips that may extend to thighs worse from walking, stooping, rising from sitting position and also lower backache with stiffness. It offers best help in cases of ankylosing spondylitis.
How to use Aesculus?
It works well in both low and high potency. To start with 30C potency is usually preferred to be taken once or twice a day.
2. Rhus Tox – For Sacroiliitis with Marked Pain and Stiffness of Lower Back
Rhus Tox is the next highly effective medicine for treating sacroiliitis. It is helpful when there is extreme pain and stiffness in the lower back. The pain gets worse from rest, lying down, and sitting, which also aggravates the pain. Walking tends to bring relief in the pains. Back pain is also eased by applying pressure. Rhus Tox gives excellent results in cases of sacroiliitis from arthritis. Rhus Tox is also applicable to cases of sacroiliitis following a back strain or injury.
When to use Rhus Tox?
Rhus Tox offers best help in sacroiliitis cases for managing pain and stiffness in the lower back that gets worse from lying down and at rest while relief is noted by walking. It is well-indicated for managing joint complaints in cases of arthritis and back strain / injury.
How to use Rhus Tox?
Though it can be used in both low and high potencies, it is safe to take this medicine in 30C power initially twice or thrice a day.
3. Bryonia – For Lower Back Pain Worse from Motion
Bryonia is well indicated for sacroiliitis when there is pain in the lower back that worsens from motion. Pain also gets worse from standing and it causes difficulty in turning in the bed. The lower back gets stiff, and the person sits and walks in a bent position. There is relief in pain from lying down.
When to use Bryonia?
Bryonia is a beneficial medicine to manage pain in the lower back that worsens from movement and gets better from lying down in cases of sacroiliitis.
How to use Bryonia?
It is advised to take Bryonia once or twice a day in 30C power.
4. Colocynth – For Pain In Hip Radiating Down the Thighs And Legs
Colocynthis is highly useful for sacroiliitis when pain from the hip radiates down the thighs and legs. The hip is also sensitive to touch. The pain may be cramping, drawing, stitching or tearing in nature. Motion and standing worsen the pain. Night aggravation of pain is also noted. Warm application tends to bring relief in the pain. In some cases, lying on the affected side of the hip helps relieve the pain.
When to use Colocynth?
This medicine should be considered to manage sacroiliitis with pain in the hip that goes down the legs and gets worse from movement, standing and at night. It gets better by applying warmth and also from lying on the affected side of pain.
How to use Colocynth?
This medicine can be used in 30C potency once or twice a day. Use of high potencies should be done only under supervision of a homeopathic doctor.
5. Magnesia Phos – For Sacroiliitis with Shooting Pain in the Hip
Magnesia Phos is a significant medicine for sacroiliitis with shooting, lightning-like pain in the hip. The pain is particularly marked on the right side and tends to radiate down the feet from the hip. It gets better with warm application.
When to use Magnesia Phos?
This medicine is highly valuable to help relieve pain in the hip, especially on the right side that radiates down to the feet. It gets better from warm application resulting from sacroiliitis.
How to use Magnesia Phos?
This medicine is usually prescribed in 6X potency that can be taken three to four times a day as per symptom intensity.
6. Arnica – For Sacroiliitis with History of Trauma or Injury
Arnica is a top medicine for treating cases of sacroiliitis that have a history of trauma or an injury or a fall on the back or the hip. People needing Arnica complain of pain in the lower back and hip. The lower back feels sore and bruised as if beaten. Pain in the hip is there that may be of drawing or tearing in nature. The hip pain tends to get worse at night time but is better during motion.
When to use Arnica?
Arnica is an excellent choice of medicine to treat sacroiliitis cases with marked pain and soreness in the hip and lower back resulting from some injury or a fall on the hip or lower back.
How to use Arnica?
Use of this medicine is usually recommended in 30C potency that can be used twice or thrice a day as per severity of the complaint.
7. Kali Carb – For Sacroiliitis with Lower Back Pain Radiating Down the Hips
Kali Carb is a suitable medicine for sacroiliitis with lower back pain radiating down the hips. The pain is of drawing or shooting nature where Kali Carb is required. The pain worsens after standing and walking. The pain may also worsen in the early morning waking the person. Along with the above symptoms, the back also feels extremely weak.
When to use Kali Carb?
Kali Carb works well in sacroiliitis cases to manage pain in the lower back extending to the hips, which gets worse from standing, walking and also in the early morning.
How to use Kali Carb?
One may take Kali Carb 30C one to two times a day.
Causes of Sacroiliitis
Sacroiliitis can result from arthritis (including ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis). Ankylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune joint disorder that cause inflammation of sacroiliac joint. Osteoarthritis refers to degeneration of joint cartilage due to age-related wear and tear or an injury. Psoriatic arthritis refers to inflammation of joint that may occur in some cases of psoriasis (which is an autoimmune skin disorder causing red inflamed patches on skin covered with white scales). The next cause behind it could be an injury to the SI joint. In rare cases, it can arise from infection. It can also occur during pregnancy when the joints become loose to prepare for childbirth and come under stress.
