We all know the benefit of using Arnica or Bryonia, homeopathic remedies for pain and inflammation from injury and swelling. I want to show you the uses of many other homeopathic remedies for pain in everyday life!
As you may know, one of the most well-known uses of Arnica is for bruises. It only takes a few doses to see the changes, and repeated use will help to clear them!
The homeopathic remedies below will assist with self-help in choosing the most often needed remedies for any sprains and strains, whether caused by accident, contact sports, or even gardening!
In my experience, there is usually a sequence of remedies. Symptoms may quickly change from the first day of the injury, even in a matter of days only.
Sometimes, a remedy works one day to alleviate a set of symptoms but stops working the next day, even if the potency is raised. At that time, a complementary or related remedy will continue and progress with recovery where the other had left off.
I guess all of these homeopathic remedies are needed to provide relief because a different set of systems are involved in the pain stage after an injury: ligaments, muscles, periosteum, nerve pain, shock, swelling, inflammation, etc
PREVENTING FATIGUE IN ENDURANCE SPORTS
Arnica 30
This is the most effective way to help fatigue in strenuous or endurance events such as running a marathon or playing a tournament.
The remedy has no side effects and does not contravene any rules for the use of drugs in sports. If the remedy is taken just before an event, it will help to maintain stamina through the demanding times for the duration of it.
Dosage: take 1 dose of Arnica 30 just before the start of the event, and it can be taken every 1 hour after again if needed and repeated for a few doses.
For those whose time would not allow them to stop, one pill can be put in half a small bottle of water, and a sip can be taken on the go. If the event is all day long with breaks, take one pill three times per day spaced out.
RECOVERY AFTER A MARATHON, TOURNAMENT OR VERY STRENUOUS WORKOUT-MUSCLE FATIGUE
- Arnica 30, 200c should be taken three times daily or every three hours for two to three days, depending on the severity of the symptoms.
HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR PAIN AND INFLAMMATION AFTER INJURY
Arnica 200
Trauma of all varieties, mental or physical. First remedy after an injury.
Give Arnica first, assess the reaction, and see if other remedies are needed.
Arnica 200
It will help with all kinds of bruises after an injury. If symptoms are very intense, take it every 3 hours or 3 times per day for a few days or a week.
Sulphuricum Acidum 200
It follows Arnica in bruising.
If you have tried Arnica for the bruising but it is not helping as much as expected, or there is still a lot of black or blue discolouration, this remedy can be the next step to help clear the skin.
This remedy complements Arnica and Calendula, but both have different affinities and follow Arnica for different problems.
Arnica and Sulph Ac have an affinity for blood vessels; hence, they complement each other well in injuries where blood vessels are damaged, such as bruising.
Arnica also has an affinity to the nerves and muscles and Calendula to the soft tissues like the skin. They both follow each other for painful injuries involving soft tissues such as wounds.
Bellis-Perennis 200
It can be helpful to if Arnica has not been able to help much or to follow after Arnica if there is still a lump in the area where there has been a blow.
This is also a great remedy for lumps that appear after injury or a blow to the breast and a great remedy for women.
Take this remedy twice daily for 7-10 days.
Natrum-sulph 200
For headaches that remain after a head injury, take it twice daily for long-term effects or every 3 hours if it occurs after the injury.
Bryonia 200
This is for pain after an injury that is worst for any movement. The person can not move the affected part because of the pain.
Bryonia, combined with Rhus tox, is one of the most important remedies for inflammation of the joints.
Bryonia’s affinities make it one of the prime remedies for any injury to the knee that affects the synovial membranes ( the little padding inside of your knee).
-it has an affinity to the serous membranes of the joints
-it as an affinity to the motor apparatus, nerves and muscles
-it is especially indicated for synovial inflammation of the knee joints
-it is indicated for joints that are red, hot and swollen
Serous membranes are tissue layers that wrap around an organ or body cavity to protect them. The Synovial membranes line the cavities of the free-moving joints, and they secrete synovial fluid into the joint, which in turn lubricates the cartilage on the end of the bone so they can move without friction. Some of these joints include the knee, shoulder, hip or elbow.
Certain conditions, such as injury or arthritis, can cause inflammation of that membrane with the characteristic pain and swelling of the area. Bryonia is one of the first remedies for joint pain or inflammation that can be used alone or with other remedies in any skeletal protocol. Check my blog for the skeletal system and arthritis!
BANERJI PROTOCOL TIP
- Bryonia200+ Rhus tox 30 twice daily or every 3 hours for injuries with swelling and inflammation.
This can be alternated with any other remedy and is one of the best homoeopathic remedies for joint pain and inflammation.
For Plantar Fasciitis, look at the following protocol.
Hypericum 200
This is very helpful for pain from injuries to parts rich in nerves, especially fingers, toes or nails. Injuries to the spinal cord and coccyx.
Hypericum is also called ” THE ARNICA OF THE NERVES.”
Hypericum is a remedy with a strong affinity to the Spinal Nerves, and there is a special mention for the Coccyx! This is a remedy for injury to the nerves or areas rich in nerves. The nervous system is like a road map in our body, so you will find them everywhere.
Here are some good uses that you can put good service to HYPERICUM:
-smashed fingers
-injuries to the back
-Injuries to the coccyx
-shooting and burning pains along the nerves
-sciatica
-injuries to the fingertips
-neuralgic pain after a limb amputation
-pain in the back after labour
-puncture wounds ( as nerves are often involved)
-concussions on the brain or spine
-lacerated wounds
– pain after injury, natural or mechanical, like a fall or surgery
Check my blog for injuries to the eyes
Pain comes from many different areas. If you would like to find out remedies that can help with pain in different systems of the body, check the links below:
SPRAINS AND STRAINS AND HOW TO MANAGE PAIN WITH HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES + A BANERJI PROTOCOL FOR TENNIS ELBOW
Arnica 200 This is the first remedy to give.
Rhus-tox 30/200
The parts feel stiff, and the dislocated sensation affects the fibrous tissue, ligaments, and joints. Tearing in ligaments, tendons, and fasciae.
The pain is worse at the beginning of the movement after rest, but it gets better after a while.
The injury may feel better by hot applications or stretching the affected part.
Ruta 200
Indicated for complaints from straining flexor tendons especially. Lameness after sprains. Affects cartilage, periosteum, and tendons.
Nodules in the tendons after sprains.
The pain feels as if bruised, sore and aching.
Ledum 200
This remedy affects the fibrous tissue, especially small joints (such as ankles), tendons and heels.
You may find that you are prone to spraining of the ankles.
The soles of the feet or heels become painful, making it difficult to step on them.
The skin may look purple, and painful and puffy joints may remain; discolouration of the skin remains after pain and inflammation subside.
BANERJI PROTOCOL FOR TENNIS ELBOW TIP
- Symphytum 200+Rhus Tox 30 twice daily
INJURIES TO HAMSTRINGS- HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR PAIN
Arnica 200 it is the first remedy for any injury.
Causticum 200
“Sensation as if the muscles and tendons were too short”.
Tension and cramp-like pain in the legs.
Ruta 200
Sensations as if “thighs feel broken”. The pain is worse when stretching.
Pain as if deep in the bone.
Rhus-tox 200
This remedy comes with stiffness in the area and maybe a numbness feeling.
INJURIES TO THE EYES WITH SWELLING AND INFLAMMATION
Arnica 200 after any trauma to the eye.
First remedy to help with black eyes. Take every 15 minutes for an hour and then every two hours for the first day. There after take 3 times per day until the colour becomes normal.
Ledum 200
This is especially indicated when black eyes have a bluish-tinged after a few days, and Arnica is not helping anymore. Take twice daily.
Symphytum 200
This remedy has an affinity to the bones and hence it is indicated for injuries to the orbit of the eye.
This remedy can be used every 3 hours for pain for a few days and then twice daily until the pain is gone.
Use Ruta 200 if Symphytum is not helping.
Check my other blog if you would like to read more about homeopathic remedies for the eyes.
INJURIES, PAIN AND INFLAMMATION TO THE SHOULDER AND NECK AND A BANERJI PROTOCOL FOR FROZEN SHOULDER
Arnica 200 is always used first to address the trauma. It is one of the first homeopathic remedies to think of for pain in the skeletal system.
The remedies below can be taken twice daily for a few weeks or a few months until the condition improves.
Bryonia 200
If unable to move the arm, any movement is extremely painful. The joint may feel dry.
This is also a good remedy for inflammation between the neck vertebrae.
Bryonia200+Belladonna200 make an excellent joint anti-inflammatory.
Ferrum metallicum 200
Especially suited for left-sided tears, although it may also be used in right-side ones.
Very painful shootings and tearing in the joints of the shoulder and arm, with paralytic weakness and heaviness. You may find it difficult to sleep at night and need to constantly move your arm.
The pain extends to the deltoid region, and it feels better when moving the arm. It is also suited for frozen shoulders.
Ferrum-Muriaticum 200
Rheumatic lameness remains time after shoulder injuries, especially the right shoulder, although this remedy will help with both shoulders.
Tearing and stitching pains in the shoulder, clavicle, and muscle make it impossible to lift the arm.
Sanguinaria 200
This is for injuries affecting the right-sided deltoid and shoulder. Cutting pain and stiffness worsen when raising or turning the arm.
The pain worsens at night and is better by swinging the arms back and forth.
Also, think of Rhus-tox and Ruta as part of the recovery process.
Mag Phos 200
This remedy has an affinity to the muscles and the nerves of the face and head making it a good remedy for neuralgias in this area. It is an important remedy for spasmodic affections and it is often helpful for neck and shoulder tension that produces pain and inflammation and can lead to headaches.
Spasmodic affections with much pain.
BANERJI PROTOCOL TIP FROZEN SHOULDER
Right shoulder:
- Cuprum Met 200 twice daily
Left shoulder:
- Syphilinum 200 twice daily
- Hypericum 200 twice daily
