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.
sir, i am playing badminton for last 15 years and now pain is start in my both knees. i went to hospital and the Doctor advise me to X-Ray of both knees. He found that knees are filled with fluid around the patella and also behind the knee. due to this reason there is swelling in legs as well . Pls give your valuable suggestions to cure this.
I had a fall 4 weeks back. My knee was injured. Got X-ray done. Ligament rupture was there. My full knee was turned blue. Still swelling and pain is there. I feel like there is something dripping inside my knee. Pain increases
Of and on. While sleeping also I feel pain. Please guide.
Regards
I have a torn meniscus….right knee
Can u pl advice on treatment by homeopathy
Good evening Dr.
3-4 days before I slipped in the toilet and my knee was bent. I have pain in the side of my knee. Please suggest some homeopathic medicine.
Thanks
Regards
Archna
Dr. I had an MRI and get to know that I had ACL SPRAIN AND MILD KNEE EFFUSION which homeopathic medicine should I use?
Sir/Mam I got injured and after diagnosed doctor said your knee ligament particularly ACL tear occurred as per your MRI report and he said to me take rest for a month than go for a surgery…so please advice me is there any medicine in homeopathy for complete recovery of ACL tear.
Sir i got injury in my leg while ascending staircase ,got foot twisted mri revealed fractured ligament.i have severe pain wlile moving.start walking after sitting for while and severe pain in night when finally go for sleep help me sir
(1)- suffering from my severe shoulder joints-pain from the past three months- (2)- xray and MRI reports reveal damages caused to tendons-ligaments-cartilages-thin fibrous tissues and also the muscles tissues around the shoulder joints. Allopathic medicine and physiotherapy exercises not given any much relief. Request-kindly suggest”Homeopathic medicines”- thanking you- respect and kind regards-vmukund-Hyderabad- 03-03-2021
Hi,I have acute pain at the back of the knee,due to a fall,.it’s over a month,and I have used arnica and rus tox.
But still have pain bending knee,any suggestions please
I have Grade II meniscal tear and partial Anterior cruciate ligament tear. Please tell me how should I treat them using homeopathic medicines without any surgery.
I have a torn meniscus. What can I use.
Suffering with Legimantal tear on Both the knee. What Medicine to take in Homeopathy and what cream can I use for external applications
How to overcome Stress fracture in knee…pain in moving..MRI SHOW STRESS FACTURE IN KNEE…AGE 43
Fr recently through mri it is found that i am having meniscus tear /cartilage tear, having pain too much, could please assist medicene particularly to heal it
I’m 48 yrs old .MRI revealed that I’ve got ACL partial torn of legament on left knee
Right knee
Age 22
Also a uric acid problem since 2 -3 years
Horizontal tear of posterior horn of medial meniscus
Extended upto inferior articular surface.
Moderate joint effusion is extended into supra patellar bursa
Dear Sir
Mucoid degeneration of ACL and Medial meniscus mucoid degeneration in posterior horn comes in MRI of left knee , slight effusion is also present
Please advise the further course of treatment.
Can mucoid degeneration of ACL be treated ?
I am 74 years . I have problem with my knee joint. MRI report shows meniscus tear , medial ligament partially detached . I feel pain while walking and even standing for a while
Please advise tratment
Dr. Sharma,
I have a meniscus tear that I have had since January. My doctor tells me it could take up to six months to repair itself. I strongly believe in homeopathic medicines over RX prescriptions, as I have seen them work for me in the past when doctors could not cure me.
I went to a health food store and it was recommended to me to use UC-II Joint Formula made by Emerald, and try it for 30 days, 2 capsules a day. I just finished it, and I still have the pain and discomfort, and it is not healed yet. I don’t want to spend/waste money on another product that will not work. I saw your article on Amica,Phys tox,Ruta,Bryonia, Symphytum, and Calcarea Carb.What do you recommend that I try next to heal my meniscus tear that will actually work and lessen the pain and discomfort, and get this to heal? Please help; I need your advice.
Dr sharma
I got injured while working out. It’s like my knee joint suddenly collapsed. Turns out it’s not a meniscus but a ligament tear on the left of my knee. Was advised rest and some glucosamine. It’s been now more than four months . The knee area still hurts. When it heals a little and if I bend sit on the floor or start exercising the injury resurfaces and I am back to where I started. Now I am taking few physio therapy sessions but progress has been very slow.
Please suggest some medicine for healing and strengthening the area around the knee
Thanks for your help
Sir, 6days back on 06.4.2020 I accident with bike and got ACL and meniscus tear in knee ।
Please help me sir during lock down period in india
My cell no 9057025144
Mail id is। rkv1813@gmail.com
Sir, 6days back on 06.4.2020 I accident with bike and got ACL and meniscus tear in knee ।
Please help me sir during lock down period in india
My cell no 9057025144
Mail id is। rkv1813@gmail.com
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