Pain in the bones,
joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments is very common and accounts for a large
number of lost working hours. A common cause of bone pain is flu. Other causes,
such a a fracture, may have to be ruled out by a doctor. Muscle
and joint pain can be the result of a poor working position, inactivity, bad
posture, or aging, or may be symptomatic of an underlying emotional problem such
as anxiety. Acute pain in the muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments can be due
to an injury that damages the muscle fibers, tendons, and ligaments and causes
stiffness, swelling, and loss of movement.
Homeopathic Treatment of Osteoarthritis:
Osteoarthritis is caused by the wearing away of
the cartilage that lines the joints due to age, obesity, injury, or overuse. It
results in limited movement, pain, and occasionally acute inflammation. Many
people over the age of 40 have some degree of osteoarthritis, fine in the
weight-bearing joints such as the hips, knees, and spine. Osteoarthritis often
starts in the fingers, particularly during menopause.
Rheumatism is a general term for muscle
aches and pains. The symptoms can be the result of a viral infection or food
allergy, or may indicate an underlying joint disease. The pain may be constant
or may vary in intercity according to the weather or with hormonal changes.
Tensing the muscles because of emotional stress, upset, and anxiety also
aggravates rheumatism.
Cramps are spasms in the muscles due to
a lack of oxygen and a buildup of waste products. Lying in an unusual position,
too much exercise, or prolonged sitting or standing are common causes. extreme
sweating can also cause cramps due to a loss of sodium in sweat. Cramps also
occur in pregnancy.
Precautions:
If muscle, bone, or joint pain
becomes severe and persistent, contact a doctor within 12 hours. If there is no
deterioration, but the pain does not respond to the appropriate homeopathic
remedy within 14 days, see a doctor.
Homeopathic Remedies for Aches and Pains
Osteoarthritis:
Ailments
|
Symptoms
|
Cause, Onset
|
Remedy and dosage
|
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Pain with stiffness |
-
Restlessness and irritability
-
A tendency to dream of doing exercise
-
Great stiffness and
aching pain in
the effected joints, especially on walking in the morning
|
- Inactivity
- Cold, wet weather
|
Rhus tox. (see
remedy detail) Take 6c 4 times a day
for up to 14 days |
|
Severe pain
onmovement |
- Hot, swollen joints that are
excruciatingly painful with the slightest movement.
|
|
Bryonies: (see
remedy detail) Take 6c 4 times a day
for up to 14 days. |
|
Pain accompanied by tearfulness |
- A tendency to be emotional and tearful
-
Pain in the joints flits
from place to place
- A desire for sympathy and consolation.
|
- Hormonal changes associated with the
menstrual cycle
|
Pulsatilla: (see
remedy detail) Take 6c 4 times a
day for up to 14 days. |
|
Pain aggravated by injury |
- Bruising pain that is sore to the touch
- Movement is
difficult
- Whole system feels in a mild state of
shock from the injury
- A desire to be alone
- A tendency to have bad dreams.
|
|
Arnica: (see
remedy detail) Take 6c 4 times a day
for up to 14 days. |
Homeopathic Remedies for Rheumatism
|
|
Pain brought on bymovement |
- Aches and pains are aggravated by the
slightest movement, and are better with rest
- Pressure on the affected joint helps
- Pain is associated with a dull feeling
- A tendency to dream about work
|
- Movement
- Worry about job or finances
|
Bryonia: (see
remedy detail) Take 6c 4 times a day
for up to 14 days.
|
|
Pain with tearfulness |
- Pain fits from one joint to another and
is associated with depression and emotional stress
- A desire for lots of sympathy and
consolation.
|
- Hormonal changes associated with the
menstrual cycle
|
Pulsatilla: (see
remedy detail) Take 6c 4 times a day
for up to 14 days. |
|
Stiffness due to contracted tendons |
- Pain with muscle
spasms, especially in the jaw and neck, is due to contracted
tendons
-
Stiff neck after
being in a draft
- Sharp, tearing pain in the muscles,
often on the right side.
|
- Exposure to cold, dry weather
|
Causticum: (see
remedy detail) Take 6c 4 times a day
for up to 14 days. |
|
Pain eased by prolonged gentlemovement |
- Aching and stiffness is worse first
thing in the morning on waking
- Pain worsens on starting to move, and
then eases after sustainedmovement
- Extreme restlessness.
|
|
Rhus Tox.: (see
remedy detail) Take 6c 4 times a day
for up to 14 days. |
|
Pain in the tendons |
- Pain appears after injuries to the
tendons, or where the lining of the bone has become bruised and sore.
|
|
Ruta: (see
remedy detail) Take 6c 4 times a day
for up to 14 days. |
Homeopathic Remedies for Cramps
|
|
Severe cramps
in the feet or legs |
- Cramps start with a twitching of the
muscles, leading to violent muscle
spasms in the toes, ankles, and
legs.
|
-
Loss of body salt after sweating or vomiting
-
Sudden chills, for example, after swimming
|
Cuprum met. (see
remedy detail) Take 6c 4 times a day
for up to 14 days. |
|
Cramps from muscle fatigue |
- Cramps come on as a result of
overexertion
- Limbs feel as if they have been beaten.
|
- Muscle fatigue from too much exercise
|
Arnica: (see
remedy detail) Take 6c 4 times a day
for up to 14 days. |
Restless Legs
|
|
Symptoms better
with continued movement |
- Restlessness that is better with
sustained movement
- Tickling feeling like ants under the
skin
- Burning, prickling sensations.
|
- Overexertion, muscle sprain
- Exposure to cold, damp weather
|
Rhus Tox. (see
remedy detail) Take 6c 4 times a day
for up to 14 days. |
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