The knee joint is made up of four main things bones (three bones including femur, tibia, and patella), C – shaped tough, rubbery cartilage (medial and lateral menisci that act as shock absorber between femur and tibia), ligaments (collateral and cruciate ligaments that join bones together), and tendons (that connect muscles to the bones). Homeopathic medicines for knee injuries help reduce the pain and swelling of the knee in case of injury and promote efficient healing.
The knee joint is quite vulnerable to injuries. The injuries that are common to the knee include – fracture, ligament tear, dislocation, meniscal tear, and sprains. A knee injury can arise from fall, overuse, misstep, sudden twist. Athletes who participate in sports like soccer, football and basketball are at risk of knee injuries.
Homeopathic Medicines for Knee Injuries
Homeopathy carries an excellent scope to treat knee injuries. Knee injuries of various kinds can be treated with homeopathy. But in cases of major injuries like extended ligament tear, these medicines have a limited role to play, so in such cases, they can be used in conjunction with conventional help for symptomatic relief. The top remedies for knee injuries are Arnica, Rhus Tox, Ruta, Bryonia, and Symphytum.
1. Arnica – For Injury due to Fall, Blows, Trauma
Arnica is a natural medicine prepared from the root of a plant Arnica Montana of the natural order Compositae. Arnica is a top grade medicine for treating a knee injury arising from a fall, trauma or blow. Arnica is helpful for both acute as well as remote injuries of the knee. The knee feels extremely painful, sore and bruised and the person fears to touch the knee because of intense pain. The knee is also swollen and feels like it is dislocated. A weakness of the lower limb of the affected side is also felt and there is a lack of strength in the knee when walking.
2. Rhus Tox – For Injury arising from Overuse, Misstep, Sudden Twist
Rhus Tox is top listed medicine for treating knee injury arising from overuse, misstep and sudden twist. Cases of sprain and injury to the ligament of the knee are treated well with Rhus Tox. A person needing Rhus Tox may have pain and swelling in the knee. The pain may be tearing, stitching or burning type and tends to get worse during rest. Motion helps to relieve the pain and the knee may also feel intensely stiff. A tensed and pulling sensation is also felt in the tendons of the knee. Hollow of the knee also feels heavy with the above symptoms.
3. Ruta – For Treating Sprains of the Knee
Ruta is prepared from a plant Ruta graveolens of the natural order Rutaceae. Ruta has marked sphere of action to treat injured tendons, ligaments Ruta is a helpful medicine for treating sprains of the knee. There are sore, aching bruised pains in the knee. The person is unable to bend the knee joint and there is a sensation of contraction in tendons of the knee, they feel as if they were shortened. The knee joint also feels weak.
4. Bryonia – When Slightest Motion of the Knee is Painful
Bryonia is prepared from root of a plant Bryonia Alba of the natural order Cucurbitaceae. Bryonia is helpful for knee injuries when slightest motion of the knee is painful. While walking knees tend to knock together. The knee is also painful to touch and complete rest is needed for getting relief in the knee pain. Warm applications also help relieve the knee pain. the pain may be drawing, tensive, shooting, cramp-like or stitching in nature and may extend down the leg in some cases.
5. Symphytum – For Bone Cracks, Fracture of Knee Bones
Symphytum is prepared from a plant Symphytum officinale of the natural order Boraginaceae. Symphytum is an excellent medicine for fractures. It is used as a prime remedy in homeopathy to aid healing of fractured bone. It boosts the activity of fibroblasts cells to help union of fractured bone speedily. Symphytum can be used with conventional treatment for prompt healing of a fracture. Symphytum is also indicated for cases of fracture to resolve pain that remains at fracture site even after complete bone healing.
6. Calcarea Carb – For Managing Knee Pain
Calcarea Carb is useful for managing knee pain in injury. The pain in the knee is of stitching, tearing or stinging in nature. Sometimes drawing pain is felt in the knee. Pain is felt when standing, sitting or when walking. The pain may radiate down the toes from the knee in a few cases. There may be a marked weakness along with pain and swelling. Knee feels as if dislocated in many cases where Calcarea Carb is indicated.
7. Apis Mellifica – For Marked Swelling of Knee
Apis Mellifica is beneficial to treat marked swelling of the knee in cases of an injury. There is marked swelling, soreness and sensitivity. Pain of stinging or shooting nature along with a burning sensation may also be felt in the knee with the above symptoms.
I have manisuss grad 2 इन my both knee ।
Hi,
I had a meniscectomy in my right knee, is there any medication that I can take that will heal the meniscus.
Hi sir
Last year when I playing badminton suddenly i fell down on court coz of my knee injury, I went to hospital doctor said ACL PARTIAL TEAR INJURY which one is best medicine for cure in homeopathic
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body junction medial meniscus horizontal cleavage tear.
It my problem please sugges homeopathic medicine for it
I am a Senior Citizen 86 yrs. old. I slipped and fell hitting my right shoulder. X-ray revealed no fracture. Ortho doctor says there could be injury in my shoulder joint. I had excruciating pain and could not move or lift my upper arm above elbow. After 17 days there is slight improvement. Using cold compress with ice pack on the affected portion. Applying Diclofenac ointment on the affected portion in the night. Taking ARNICA 200 for last 3 days 5 globules 4 to 5 times a day. ALSO having FROZEN shoulder for the last 3 months on my left side which is very painful when I lift my left hand or lift any weight.
Will be thankful to have your advise.
Take causticum 200 Rhus tox 200 and Ferrum met 200
grade III chronic degeneration of anterior horn of lateral meniscus, edema in prepatellar soft tissue & popliteus muscle
Dr i have medial meniscus tear, ciuld i expect any reply, as i am seeing beliw comments without replies
I have 3rd grade tear
I have a meniscus tear injury of right knee and my knee will be suck and locked not move in backside also in front.. I have knee pain with crack sound I have a stiffness In my knee joint kindly any solution without surgery…
She takes money for any reply, better to go directly to any male homeopathic doctor
I have a slight torn miniscus on inside of left knee. Hurts when going up hill or standing. Pain radiates to pinky and 4th toe and ankle. Don’t want to have surgery. Any help is appreciated
Get a good knee brace, or sleeve, one with copper and NOT having neoprene, which has carcinogens!!! to hold it in place.
ELEVATE (pillows under it) and keep as immobile as possible.
For meniscus, I would do 200c of ruta and ledum. If it’s “it only hurts when I move”…add 200c of Bryonia. Rhus tox, also 200 c. 3-5 pellets of each under the tongue, let dissolve. I separate thru the day, but they are all compatible and can be taken together.
Nothing but water in mouth 15 minutes before and after. Drink lots of water to lubricate joints. Ensuring you have to get up to pee, so there’s the needed mobility!
PEppermint interferes so switch to Homeodent toothpaste for the duration.
IF you can, try to get in some traditional PT.
Definitely use massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic.
And did you get an x-ray to confirm sprain, not tear?
I’ve been studying and using homeopathy since 2000, but could never afford the money for certification.
Hello, Dr. Sharma. I was recently diagnosed with a lateral tear in the meniscus of my right knee as well as cartilage damage. What homeopathic remedy would you suggest for this? I have an evaluation scheduled with an orthopedist later this month, but would like to start healing it before this appointment. I will NOT allow them to inject any kind of cortisone or steroid and praying I won’t need surgery.
Blessing!
Donna Little
Get a good knee brace, or sleeve, one with copper and NOT having neoprene, which has carcinogens!!! to hold it in place.
ELEVATE (pillows under it) and keep as immobile as possible.
For meniscus, I would do 200c of ruta and ledum. If it’s “it only hurts when I move”…add 200c of Bryonia. Rhus tox, also 200 c. 3-5 pellets of each under the tongue, let dissolve. I separate thru the day, but they are all compatible and can be taken together.
Nothing but water in mouth 15 minutes before and after. Drink lots of water to lubricate joints. Ensuring you have to get up to pee, so there’s the needed mobility!
PEppermint interferes so switch to Homeodent toothpaste for the duration.
IF you can, try to get in some traditional PT.
Definitely use massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic.
And did you get an x-ray to confirm sprain, not tear?
I’ve been studying and using homeopathy since 2000, but could never afford the money for certification.
I have medial meniscus tear of left knee for past three months it is also recovered by 60 % due to physio therapy and massage and now wish to take care of remaining recovery With homeopathy
Pl..advise on treatment
Namaskar Sir,
I have also a problem of miniscus tear of left knee. Pleas suggest treatment and please give reply. I found many questions in comment sections but there is no reply to single question. please do needful.
Thanks Sir.