13 Effective Homeopathic Medicines for Neck Sprain 

A neck sprain refers to an overstretching or tearing of the ligaments (tough fibrous band of connective tissue that connects one bone to another in a joint) in the neck. These tend to occur when the ligaments of the neck are stretched beyond their limit of flexibility. Homeopathic Medicines for neck sprain help manage the pain, stiffness and other symptoms of the condition. 

Causes

It can arise from multiple reasons. Firstly, it can arise from maintaining improper posture for a long time like while sitting in front of a computer or television; and carrying heavy weights. Secondly it can happen if a person sleeps on a very high pillow.

Next, it tends to occur from sudden jerking of the neck to one side. It usually arises when an external impact leads to sudden neck movement beyond its normal possible range followed by forceful snapping back. This mostly tends to arise from a fall or a motor vehicle accident commonly named as whiplash injury (this result from a forceful and quick back and forth movement of the neck) or from taking a ride in an amusement park. Another cause is injuries that may occur during certain types of sports like boxing.

Symptoms

The symptoms of a neck sprain include pain and stiffness in the neck. The pain is usually felt with any sort of movement of the neck. There may also be decreased range of the neck movement. Pain in the shoulders, back of the head may also be present.
Other than this, numbness, tingling in the arms and the hands may be there. People with this may also experience dizziness, concentration difficulty, fatigue, difficulty sleeping and tinnitus (hearing noises in the ear without an actual external source of any sound).
There are some symptoms that may arise from an injury to the neck that indicate a serious problem (like damage to the spinal cord) that needs urgent medical help from conventional mode of treatment. Some of the serious symptoms include weakness of the arms or the legs, difficulty in walking, difficulty swallowing, breathing difficulty, loss of coordination, blurred vision and an inability to control the bladder or bowels.

Homeopathic Medicines for Neck Sprain 

Homeopathy carries a great scope to treat cases of neck sprain. These medicines are safe and very effective in such cases. These medicines are very beneficial to manage the pain, stiffness and other symptoms of this condition.
Along with this they help in healing the ligaments. It is advised to use homeopathic medicines only after complete case analysis and its diagnosis by a homeopathic physician. This is needed to rule out whether one can take homeopathic medicines in these cases or if there is an urgent need of help from the conventional system of medicines due to some serious issue.
Homeopathic medicines can be taken for mild to moderate cases of neck sprain where no serious symptom is present that indicate a critical issue. But in case of severe and persistent neck pain or completely torn ligament and where symptoms like weakness of arm or leg,  loss of coordination, difficulty in walking, difficult swallowing, breathing difficulty, blurred vision and an inability to control the bladder or bowel are present one should take urgent help from conventional mode of treatment. Homeopathy has a limitation in treating such sort of serious cases.

1. Rhus Tox – Top Grade Medicine

It is one of the best medicines for treating cases of neck strain. People who need it complain of  marked pain and stiffness in the neck. They also have pain in the shoulders with this. They have worsening of symptoms most of the time from rest and also from cold air exposure. They feel better by warm application on the neck. They may also get relief from massage over the neck. It tops the list of homeopathic medicines for treating cases of whiplash injuries.

2. Bryonia – When Pain Gets Worse from Movement 

It is a natural medicine prepared from roots of a plant Bryonia Alba commonly known as wild Hops. It belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae. It is very effective medicine for cases in which there is worsening of the neck pain from slightest movement. The pain also increases from touching the neck. Rest tends to give relief from the pain. There is also stiffness in the neck felt on moving the head. 

3. Cimicifuga – For Neck Stiffness

It is prepared from the roots of a plant Cimicifuga Racemosa also known as black cohosh. This plant belongs to family ranunculaceae. It is a very beneficial medicine when there is marked stiffness in the neck along with pain.  The neck is also sensitive to touch. Pressure and movement of the head increases the symptoms. Along with above symptoms the neck feels as if it is contracted. 

4. Hypericum – For Excessive Neck Pain and Tenderness

This medicine is prepared from a plant called Hypericum perforatum having the common name ‘St. John’s Wort.’ It belongs to the family Hypericaceae. It works well in cases where neck pain and tenderness are intense. The neck and the arms are sensitive to touch. There is worsening of pain from even slight notions of the neck or arms. The pain from the neck may radiate to the shoulders. In some cases tingling, burning, numbness in the hands can accompany above symptoms. It is another prominently indicated medicine for whiplash injury like medicine Rhus Tox. 

5. Guaiacum – When Neck Stiffness Extends Down the Back

This medicine is prepared from gum resin of Guaiacum officinale commonly known as Lignum sanctum which is a large tree growing in the West Indies. It belongs to family zygophyllaceae. It is well indicated when the neck stiffness radiates down the back.  The stiffness gets worse from motion. With this there is aching pain in the neck. Next soreness in the shoulders is present. 

6. Paris Quadrifolia – For Numbness of Fingers with Neck Pain

It is prepared from a plant named One Berry. This plant belongs to the family trilliaceae. It is a very significant medicine for cases in which numbness in fingers is present along with neck pain. The pain from the neck may radiate down the fingers. In most cases needing stiffness and a sensation of weight / a heavy load on the neck is felt. There is an increase of the symptom intensity from exertion and relief is obtained from rest where it is required.

7. Lachnanthes – For Extreme Neck Stiffness

Lachnanthes is prepared from a plant named Lachnanthes Tinctoria commonly known as spirit Weed. It belongs to family  haemodoraceae. As a remedy, it effectively treats a case of stiff neck. This medicine offers great help when the neck is extremely stiff. With this head is drawn to one side. The neck is also painful. The pain and stiffness may extend over the whole head  where this medicine is needed. The pain can get worse from turning your neck. It may also increase from bending head backward.

8. Gelsemium – When Neck is Painful and Sensitive to Pressure

This medicine is prepared from the bark of the root of a plant Gelsemium Sempervirens having the common name yellow jasmine. The family of this plant is loganiaceae. This medicine is very useful to manage cases where the neck is painful and sensitive to pressure. The pain is bruised. People needing it also feel the lameness and stiffness of the neck.  

9. Arnica – For Neck Pain from Injury

This medicine is prepared from plant Arnica Montana also known as Leopard’s bane. It belongs to family compositae. It is well indicated for cases in which neck pain follows injury. Persons requiring it feel a sore, bruised sensation in the neck. They also have tenderness in the neck region.  

10. Kalmia – When Prickling and Tingling in Arms Accompany Neck Pain 

Kalmia is prepared from the fresh leaves of a plant named Kalmia Latifolia commonly known as mountain laurel. This plant belongs to family ericaceae. This medicine is beneficial for cases in which prickling and tingling in the arms is felt along with neck pain.  In most cases requiring it the pain from the neck goes down the arms and fingers. The pain in the neck may get worse at night time. Lastly the neck is tender to the touch.

11. Causticum – When Pain in Back of Head Attends Neck Pain and Stiffness

Use of this medicine is considered in cases where a person complains of pain in the back of head with pain and stiffness in neck. For using it the pain is mostly dull or tearing in nature. The nape of the neck also feels tense. There is extreme difficulty in moving the head along with the above symptoms.  

12. Magnesium Phos – For Sharp Neck Pain

It is used when there are sharp pains in the neck. The pain can also be  shooting, boring type. The neck feels stiff with this. It is also sore along with the above symptoms. 

13. Silicea – For Neck Pain Attended with Headache

It is a very important medicine where a person experiences a headache along with neck pain. Along with this there is difficulty in turning the head due to pain. This is attended with stiffness in the neck.