ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES IN IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE OF CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY.

Abstract

AIM & Objective: The main purpose of this study was to assess the results of Homoeopathic treatment in the management of chronic low back pain and to provide evidence of impact on the patients in terms of health status and health related quality of life.

Methods: It was a single-centred, prospective, interventional study conducted at MNR UHC Homeopathic OPD in Sangareddy, from Dec 2018 to Feb 2019. At 0 day (Baseline) and 90 days standardized measuring scale were used like, Oswestry Disability Index, SF-12 questionnaire. Homoeopathic treatment was given to patients suffering from chronic low back pain.

Results: Estimation of the Oswestry Disability Index showed that: severity of pain, personal care, sitting, standing, social life and travelling score were significantly improved (P<0.05).Significant differences were also found in the Quality of Life (QOL)?SF 12 in physical domain [difference -19 (95% CI: -6.47, -0.43)], and psychological domain [difference -19 (95% CI: -6.31, -0.29](p ? 0.05).

Conclusion: Homoeopathic treatment has made significant improvement in the patients suffering from chronic low back pain pertaining to the symptom’s severity. Further Randomised control trail can be conducted for validation of the results.           

Key words: Chronic Low Back pain, Homoeopathic, Oswestry disability.