When can I use belladonna to treat low back pain?

National Center for Homeopathy

Belladonna is a homeopathic remedy that can be used for violent, acute low back pain. It is suitable when:

The pain is severe and can be burning, throbbing, shooting or spasmodic.
Intense spasms come on suddenly and leave just as quickly.
The pain might be worse from motion or jarring, touch, taking cold, or a draft of air.
The person is worse from lying on the painful side and is better when sitting up; also the pain worsens at 3 p.m. and after midnight.

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