Homeopathic Remedies

First Aid Cases

Sprains / Pulled Muscles / Strains

A sudden tear in the tissue and muscles can be very painful. There might be swelling and redness around muscle damage. Homeopathic remedies can help alleviate pain and help heal nerve and tissue damage.

Symptoms:

-Bruising, pain

-Shock

Recommended Remedy:

Arnica Montana 30C maybe given every half and hour for a couple of hours to help relieve mental trauma and is usually the first medicine to be given in case of a sprain.

Symptoms:

-Swollen joints

-Sharp muscle pains which worsen when the body part is moved.

Recommended Remedy:

Bryonia 30C may be alternated with Arnica 30C.  After the first two hours, give these remedies alternating, every 3 hours for at least 2- 3 days to find complete relief.

Symptoms:

-Sprained Joints and pulled swollen muscles

-Damage to Cartilage of bones and tendons

Recommended Remedy:

It may be difficult for the parent to distinguish between the above two symptoms. To find relief to a serious sprain and swelling, it is suggested that Rhus Toxicodendron 30C and Ruta Graveolens 30C may be alternated every hour for two days at least.

Specifically for ankle sprain, Strontium Carbonicum 30C may also be recommended. 5-6 doses every 2 hours may be beneficial.

Tip:

Are you confused, as to what to do? Give one dose of Arnica 200C and then alternate Ruta 30C and Rhus Tox 30C for the next few hours, every hour. This should help in most cases.

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