Neck pain is one of the most common health problems that a doctor frequently encounters in clinical practice. In some cases, numbness and tingling in the hands may be accompanied. Pain from the neck can in some cases radiate down the arms to the hands and fingers. Stiffness of the neck, weakness in the hands and dizziness/vertigo may be other common symptoms in addition to the features mentioned above.
Numbness and tingling in the hands along with neck pain mainly result from pinching, compression, or irritation of a nerve in the cervical spine. It is medically known as cervical radiculopathy. Nerve pinching can have various causes. These include bulging of the intervertebral disc, herniated disc or arthritis of the neck (cervical spondylosis), degenerative changes in the cervical spine, bony spurs and a spinal cord injury in the cervical region. An intervertebral disc bulge refers to the bulging of the intervertebral disc (cushions that lie between the two vertebrae and consist of a hard outer layer and a soft, gel-like matter in the middle) from the place that pinches the nerve in the spine. Herniation refers to the oozing of the inner gel-like matter from the disc through a tear in the outer layer of the disc that compresses the nerve. Arthritis of the neck or cervical spondylosis refers to wear or degeneration of various structures in the cervical spine, including the seven cervical vertebrae (the 7 bones stacked on top of each other in the spine of the neck), intervertebral discs, joints, ligaments and tendons in the cervical spine. Degenerative changes in the cervical spine, such as drying of the intervertebral discs, and bulging of the intervertebral disc can occur as part of aging or as a result of an injury to the spine. Bone spurs indicate extra small bony growths that occur at the ends of the bones and can irritate or pinch the nerves. Less commonly, an infection in the spine or tumor growth in the spine may be a reason.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy can be of great help in neck pain accompanied by numbness and tingling in the hands. Homeopathy helps to overcome this complaint naturally by stimulating the body’s self-healing mechanism. Homeopathic medicines are 100% natural medicines, so you don’t have to worry about their side effects. There are no specific medicines in homeopathy and the appropriate medicine is prescribed symptomatically for each individual case individually after a detailed case evaluation. Therefore, it is advised to have each case assessed by a homeopathic doctor and take medicines under the supervision of a doctor. Self-medication should not be done under any circumstances. In some cases, numbness or tingling in the hands can indicate serious health problems such as Guillain-Barre syndrome or a stroke. One should therefore always consult a doctor to rule out the cause. treatment should be followed as homeopathy is limited in helping such severe cases.
Homeopathic medicines for neck pain with numbness and tingling in the hands
1. Paris Quadrifolia – For neck pain with numbness in hands and fingers
It is a highly recommended medicine for treating cases of neck pain accompanied by numbness in the hands and fingers. In cases where this is necessary, the neck pain usually radiates to the arms and fingers. Exercise worsens neck pain and rest brings relief. Hand movements and grasping things aggravate neck pain from most causes. The neck also feels stiff and swollen together with the above complaints. There is a feeling of weight in the neck and shoulders. Numbness and warmth in the neck may also be felt. Another symptom that occurs is weakness in the neck, as if caused by carrying a heavy load on the neck. In addition to the above complaints, weakness can also be felt in the arms.
2. Kalmia Latifolia – For neck pain with numbness and tingling
Kalmia is an effective medicine in treating cases of neck pain accompanied by numbness and tingling in the hands and arms. The pain from the neck radiates to the fingers. The neck feels painful when touched. The pain is worse with movement and also at night, usually at the beginning of the night. Neck feels stiff. In addition to the above, weakness in the arm and hands may also occur.
3. Rhus Tox – With tingling in the hands
Rhus Tox is a well indicated medicine for the treatment of neck pain with tingling sensation in the hands. The neck pain extends to the shoulders and arms. A very important symptom is neck stiffness. Neck pain gets better by moving the neck. The stiffness in the neck is relieved by massage and applying heat to the neck. Rhus Tox is a leading drug to help cases where an injury or strain on the neck muscles leads to the symptoms.
4. Hypericum – For complaints after an injury
Hypericum is a suitable medicine for neck pain, numbness and tingling in the hands after an injury. Neck pain increases with even minor movement of the neck and arms. In cases where this is necessary, the neck is also very sensitive to touch. In many cases, neck pain can reach the arms.
5. Causticum – With pain, stiffness of the neck extending to the back of the head
Causticum can be given for pain and stiffness of the neck extending to the back of the head, along with numbness in the hands. In some cases, numbness occurs specifically in the thumb and index finger, along with neck pain. There is difficulty moving the head due to stiffness in the neck. A tearing pain is felt in the neck. The right side of the neck also feels tense.
6. Calcarea Phos – With neck pain when turning the neck
This medicine is very useful in cases of neck pain when twisting the neck. It is accompanied by numbness in the hands. Stiffness is also felt in the neck. Cramps are felt on one side of the neck, followed by the other side. Dullness is felt in the head. Neck pain and stiffness worsen with exposure to even small air currents in cases requiring this medicine.
7. Gelsemium – Along with dizziness
This medicine is well indicated for cases of neck pain, numbness in hands and dizziness. If necessary, the pain radiates from the neck to the shoulders and also to the head. A splitting pain is felt in the head. Pulling or tearing pain may also be felt in the neck. Neck stiffness and weakness of the neck muscles also occur. Stiffness in the neck improves by bending the head back. The cervical vertebrae are also sensitive to touch.
8. Lachesis – with tingling in the hands
This medicine is recommended for neck pain with tingling sensation in the hands. Tingling is especially present in the left hand, where this medicine is needed. The neck is also stiff. There is a tearing pain in the neck that radiates to the top of the head. The neck is also painful to touch and pressure. A heated feeling may be present in the neck area. In addition to the above symptoms, there may be numbness in the fingertips when this medicine is needed.