Homeopathy and Musculoskeletal Well-being By Dr M Ahmed

Homeopathy and Musculoskeletal Well-being By Dr. M. Ahmed M. Sc. ( D. U. ), M. Sc. (P. U. Pak. ) D. H. M. S. (Dhaka), E. O. R. D. (India), R. C. E. P. T. (Japan) Chamber: Macks Homeo Hall and Online Homeo Clinic 183 -184 Krishi Market Shopping Complex (1 st Floor), Ring Road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh. Board Member Bangladesh Homeopathy Board Vice – Chairman Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies in Homeopathy (BCASH) Country Representative World Homeopathic Awareness Organization (WHAO) Executive Director (Honorary), International Homeopathic Medical Society. , CA, USA, & American Nutritional Medical Society, CA, USA, BD Chapter Email: drmahmed 2@gmail. com Website: www. doctorsofbangladesh. com/drmahmed 1

Hahnemann Dr. Samuel Hahnemann Born in Meissen, Germany on 10 April 1755. Mr. Christian Gottfried Hahnemann is the proud father and Mrs. Johanna Christiana is the proud mother of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. He died in the year 1843. l He is the father of experimental Pharmacology because he was the first physician to prepare medicines in a specialized way; proving them on healthy human beings, to determine how the medicines acted to cure diseases. l 2

Hahnemann’s Birth Anniversary & WHAW l In Memory of the 256 Anniversary of the Birth of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann Homeopaths and homeopathy supporters from around the globe will join forces in April during World Homeopathy Awareness Week (WHAW). l This celebration will inform the public & share with the world, the wonderful science of Homeopathy. 3

Theme of WHAW 2011 Homeopathy and Musculoskeletal well-being 4

Previous Year’s Theme of WHAW l WAW 2010: Homeopathy and Mental Well- being l WHAW 2009: Homeopathy and Allergy l WHAW 2009: Homeopathy in Sports l WHAW 2008: n. Homeopathy for Women 5

WHAO & WHAW l What is WHAO ? l The WHAO (World Homeopathic Organization) is a non-profit, all volunteer, grassroots organization. The work is done voluntarily for making global awareness in homeopathy and overall homeopathic development Maintaining the website has been made possible by donations of our sponsors. l What is WHAW ? l WHAW ( World Homeopathy Awareness Week ) was created to promote homeopathic awareness all around the world. During this week homeopaths and friends of homeopathy will come together to share with the world the miracles of homeopathy. l Why WHAW? l WHAW was created to promote homeopathic awareness all around the world. During this week homeopaths and friends of homeopathy come together to share with the world the miracles of homeopathy. 6

Countries involved in WHAO / WHAW Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh. Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria , Canada: CSH, SPHQ, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Greece, Germany, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Lithuania, Malta, Nepal, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Pakistan, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia: CKH, SHA, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland : IWDH, VKH, VFKH, SVHA, Tanzania, The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom , United States 7

Homeopathy and the Musculoskeletal system Musculoskeletal disorders can be very much improved by homeopathy. Especially when the condition is mainly inflammatory rather than structural or mechanical. In case of structural or mechanical problems homeopathy can prolong function and relieve pain symptoms. 8

Musculoskeletal system Contd. l Rheumatism/rheumatoid arthritis of various causes and in different forming such as connective tissue disorder l Lower back pain 9

Major Musculoskeletal system Disorder Major of this includes mainly : l Osteoarthritis: Pain in bone / joints , tenderness, stiffness, loss of flexiblity, hard lump like growth near the joints l Fibromyalgia: symptoms include pain all over, muscle aches, trigger points, fatigue, and brain fog. l Osteoporosis: weakened bones, including: l Back pain, Loss of height and stooped posture, curved upper back, Fractures that might occur with a minor injury, especially in the hip, spine and wrist. Compression fractures in the spine that may cause severe back pain, Dislocation of joints 10

Major Musculoskeletal system Disorder contd. l Bursitis: Bbursitis is inflammation of a bursa. A bursa (the plural form is bursae) is a tiny fluidfilled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. The major bursae are located adjacent to the tendons near the large joints, such as the shoulders, elbows, hips, l Disc herniation: As a disc degenerates, it can herniate (the inner core leaks out), which is known as a disc herniation or a herniated disc 11

Osteoarthritis /Acute infectious arthritis Symptoms: joint pains. Acute infectious arthritis is a joint infection that evolves over hours or days. The infection resides in synovial tissues and is usually bacterial. Main Remedies: Arnica, Bryonia, Kalmia, Rhus-tox. 12

Fibromyalgia l Pain in muscles and connective tissue l Common features in patients: 90% is female • Average 25 -45 years • Occurs in 2% of worldpopulation • 13

Fibromyalgia Contd. Most important complaints are: muscleache, fatigue, disrupted sleep. Additional complaints: headache, dysmenorrhoea, depression, stiffness, anxiety and irritable bowels. 14

Fibromyalgia contd. Complaints are worse from: cold moist weather, excess of physical exertion, lack of physical execise and stress. Common medicine: Causticum, Kalmia, Cal carb, Cal phos, Bryonia, Ranunculus bulbosus etc. 15

Lower back pain Poor body mechanics, obesity and emotional stress are the main factors predisposing to back pain. When the pain is severe there is the possibility of developing a hernia. Most hernia’s heal themselves within a week or 2. Most important advice is to keep moving. 16

Lower back pain contd. Additional symptoms such as tingling sensations, numbness, stiffness, sensitive to touch, aggravations, and the effects of heat and cold are important to find the right homeopathic remedy. 17

Lower back pain contd. Main homeopathic remedies: Rhus tox. , Mag-phos. , Coloc. , Bryonia, Gnaphalium. 18

Tendinitis lateralis Symptom: pain on the outside of the elbow and shoulder (‘tennis elbow’), wrist and knee (‘housemaid’s knee’). Inflamed tendons and bursae as a result from overuse and trauma. The elbow usually heals itself but this can take up to 6 months. Keeping the elbow active is important. 19

Tendinitis lateralis contd. For a homeopath the causation is important to find a cure, the character of the pain, the modalities of the pain. Main remedies: Ruta, Bryonia, Kalmia, Phytolacca, Rhus-tox, 20

Some other Homeo Remedies for Musculoskeletal Disorder Bone Sore and pain Hekla lava Waist pain on movement Calcaria fluor , Bryonia Waist pain on movement Rhus tox Tearing pain in joints Rhus tox Leg and thigh pain Plumbum met Very weak in all joints Zincum met Coccyx pain Ammon mur Cramp like pain in knee Viscum alb Pain on rest Colocynth Pain in joint having osteophytes Cal fluor 21

Some other Homeo Remedies for Musculoskeletal disorder contd. Backbone erosion , degeneration, . herniation Back bone carries Pain in heal and tibia Hand joint , deltoid muscle pain Backbone to coccyx pain Arthritic pain in finger Violent pain in sacro Lumber region Muscle relaxation in minimizing pain Sil Aurondodonax Antim. crud Phytolacca Ruta Antim crud. Antim tart Cal phos 22

Some other Homeo Remedies for Musculoskeletal Disorder contd. Pain having excessive uric Acid Urtica , Baryta M, Coccus Cacti, Ocimum can , Hedoma, Thyroidinum etc. pain on standing and sitting Guaicum Pain on movement Rhodo, Bryo Pain bruised Arnica, Rhis tox Pain wrist Abrot Joint Swelling and pain) Ammon phos, Apis Aarthritic NODULES KNEES, Elet Toes 23

Homeopathy and Musculoskeletal Well-being Thank you all 24