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Joint pain is a very common complaint a clinical practitioner comes across in patients. A joint is a structure in the body where two or more bones connect with each other. The other components of the joints besides the bones include – tendons, ligaments, cartilage and synovial fluid. Tendons are the fibrous connective tissue that connects the muscles to the bones. Ligaments are the tissue bands that connect bones to the other bones for joint formation. The cartilage of the joint refers to smooth, flexible tissue that covers the ends of the bones where they meet to form the joint. Synovial fluid is the lubricating fluid in the joint that functions to reduce the friction in the structures of the synovial joints when joint movement tatakeske place.
Joint pain can occur from various causes and in some cases, joint pain can follow an injury to the joint along with joint inflammation. Injury to a joint can occur from several reasons such as a fall on the joint, injury when playing some sports or a car accident. Injury to a joint may result in breaking of the bone at the joints (fracture), dislocation of the joint means pushing or separation of the bones of the joints out of its normal position or a sprain. Sprain refers to twisting, overstretching or tearing of the ligaments and the main location of the sprain is ankle. Joint injury may also occur from overuse injuries that occur from repetitive motion of the joint, like in tendinitis (inflammation of the tendons). Joint inflammation developing after an injury is known as post-traumatic arthritis. This can be short-term (acute) or can become a long-term (chronic) problem. Varying from case to case, there may occur other signs and symptoms as well other than joint pain like swollen joint, stiff joint, joint tenderness (sensitive and painful to touch), redness of the joints, heat in the joints, limited range of joint movement, difficulty in moving the joint, trouble bearing weight on the affected joint and weakness of the joint.
Homeopathic Management
Homeopathy offers a highly effective solution for joint pain that results from an injury. Homeopathic medicines boost the body’s natural healing mechanism to overcome pain naturally. With the use of these medicines, there is healing of the injured joint structures along with decrease in the intensity and frequency of the pain. Along with pain, other attending joint signs and symptoms including stiffness, swelling, tenderness and weakness of the joint are also dealt with quite effectively with these medicines. Homeopathic medicines are equally helpful for recent as well as chronic (long-term) cases of post-injury joint pains. Homeopathic prescription for joint pain after an injury varies from case to case depending on the characteristic individual symptoms. So, it is advised to take any homeopathic medicine under the supervision of a homeopathic physician. Self–medication should be avoided in any case.
Homeopathic Medicines For Joint Pain After Injury
1. Arnica – Leading Homeopathic Medicine
Arnica is one of the best homeopathic medicines for managing cases of different kinds of injuries including that of joint injury. This medicine can be given for pain in any of the joints involved after an injury. It is recommended when there is an injury from a fall or being hit by a blunt object. The key feature of using this medicine is joint pain with excessive soreness and tenderness of joints means joints are painful to the slightest touch where this medicine is required. There is a great fear of touching the affected joint due to pain. The slightest movement also worsens the joint pain. The affected joints also feel lame. The joints feel as if one has got a beating. Along with the above a general weakness can also be present. Arnica is also suitable for managing joint pain and soreness that occur from overexerting the joint. Arnica is also indicated to manage cases of long-term joint weakness from repeated injuries. This medicine is indicated for managing joint complaints that have occurred from recent injury as well as an injury that took a long time ago. Arnica is an excellent medicine to heal the injured joint along with pain management.
2. Rhus Tox – For Pain From Overuse Injury Or Inflamed Joints post injury
Rhus Tox is a highly recommended medicine for managing pain from overuse joint injury/overstrained joints and inflamed joints post-injury. In cases needing it, along with pain there is marked stiffness in the joints. The affected joints are swollen as well along with a heated sensation. The stiffness gets better from warm application on the joints and also from movement. The stiffness is worse in the morning and also after periods of inactivity. The affected joints may feel weak. Rhus Tox is of great help in cases of hip joint inflammation that occurs post-injury. In such cases, pain and swelling is marked over the hip joint. The type of pain can be tearing, aching or drawing type. The joint pain gets worse on lying down. Along with pain, it feels as if the skin on the affected hip joint is too tight.
3. Ruta – For Injured Joints, Inflamed Tendons, Sprains
Ruta is a highly effective medicine for injured joints, inflamed tendons (tendonitis) of joints and sprains. In cases needing it, sore bruised pains are present. Along with this there is marked restlessness. Weakness is also felt in the joints along with pain in cases of sprains. This medicine is of great help in cases related to ankle sprains. This medicine is also indicated for joint pain from overuse mainly the wrist joint. Shooting type of pain is mainly felt in the wrist. Ruta is also suited for cases of pain in cases of overstretched ligaments.
4. Bellis Perennis – For Pain From Joint Injury And Sprains
Bellis Perennis is a beneficial medicine to manage pain due to joint injury and sprains. It offers help in cases of injuries occurring from falls, accidents and blows. There is aching in the joints and sensitivity to touch from injury or sprains. Swelling is also present in joints along with pain. The joints feel lame too. The tendons are inflamed. There is a contracted feeling in the wrist as if an elastic band has been tied on it. There is pain in the hip joints which worsens from exertion. This medicine is also well indicated for joint injuries from repetitive strains.
5. Bryonia – For Joint Pain Worse From Slightest Movement
This medicine works well in cases of injured joints when the key feature is joint pain which worsens from the slightest movement. Pain gets better from absolute rest. Warm applications on the joints also relieve the pain. In cases needing it, the joints are also markedly swollen and red. They are also sensitive to touch. Stiffness is felt in the affected joint. The type of joint pain is mainly stitching type.
6. Symphytum – When There Is Pain From Breakage Of Bone Forming The Joint
Symphytum is the topmost medicine in homeopathy to manage pain that occurs from the breaking of the bone. This medicine works to reduce pain and aids in the healing of the bone by boosting the activity of fibroblast cells. It helps to manage the pricking sort of pain at the fractured part. This medicine provides relief in managing pain due to recent injury or long-term cases.
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My age is 53 years. I am having obesity issue from long. I am suffering from knee pain from long time.
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