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Knee pain can arise from a number of reasons including degeneration, inflammation or injury of the knee joint. The major medical conditions that cause knee pain are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, knee injury, gout and bursitis. Knee pain can arise in persons of any age. The symptoms that usually accompany knee pain are swelling, stiffness, tenderness and heat in the knee joint. Homeopathic medicines for knee pain are very effective in managing knee pain of degenerative, traumatic as well as inflammatory origin. 
Homeopathic Medicines for Knee Pain
Knee pain can be treated wonderfully well with medicines, which are natural and therefore, safe for use. Natural medicines are helpful in both acute and chronic knee pain. They are safe for use among all age groups, without any risk of toxicity. They help in relieving the pain in the knee and the accompanying symptoms such as swelling, tenderness and stiffness.
The recommended medicines for knee pain are Calcarea Carb, Rhus Tox, Colchicum, Ruta and Symphytum. Among these medicines, Calcarea Carb is recommended for knee pain from osteoarthritis and Rhus Tox is indicated for knee pain from rheumatoid arthritis. Colchicum has shown remarkable results in knee pain resulting from gout while Ruta and Symphytum are excellent medicines for knee pain from ligament and bone injury, respectively.
1. For Knee Pain due to Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the joint. In osteoarthritis of the knee, cartilage of the knee joint undergoes degeneration as a result of which the joint space is reduced. The symptoms of knee osteoarthritis are pain, stiffness and cracking (sound) in knee joint. The main reasons behind osteoarthritis of the knee are advancing age, excess weight, injury and overuse of joint. Effective medicines for knee pain from osteoarthritis are Calcarea Carb, Ruta and Causticum. Calcarea Carb is best suited when the knee pain gets worse on rising from a seat and walking. Persons who need to be prescribed Calcarea Carb are usually overweight. Ruta is one of the most helpful medicines for knee pain when the pain worsens on climbing up and down the stairs. Pressure over the knee may provide momentary relief. Causticum is indicated when pain in the knee is accompanied by marked stiffness and cracking (sound) in knee joint.
2. For Knee Pain from Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune inflammatory disease of the joints. It can affect any joint of the body. The main symptoms are stiffness, pain and swelling of joints. Useful medicines for knee pain from rheumatoid arthritis are Bryonia, Rhus Tox and Salicylic Acid. Bryonia is prescribed when the knee joint pain gets worse with the slightest movement. The knee will be swollen in most such cases. The pain and swelling get better with rest. Natural medicine Rhus Tox is one of the best medicines for knee pain with stiffness. The pain and stiffness of the knees get better with walking. Rest worsens the symptoms. Salicylic Acid, on the other hand, is considered for acute arthritic knee pain. Where the knee is highly inflamed, painful and may be accompanied by high fever, Salicylic Acid is the most reliable of medicines for knee pain to take. The slightest touch or movement of the knee will worsen the pain in such instances.
3. For Knee Pain due to Injury
Knee injury is most common among sportspersons. The injury mainly includes tendon, ligament and bone injury. Top grade medicines for knee pain due to injury are Rhus Tox, Ruta and Symphytum. Rhus Tox and Ruta are very useful medicines for knee pain from ligament or tendon injury. These medicines help decrease pain and promote natural healing of the injured ligaments and tendons. Symphytum is prominently used for knee pain from fractured knee joint. Symphytum, commonly known as Knit Bone, helps promote the union of fractured bones and decreases knee pain arising from the fracture, making it one of the most reliable medicines for knee pain. It helps by promoting callus formation required to re-unite the bone.
4. For Knee Pain from Gout
Gout is a painful disease of the joint caused by deposit of uric acid crystals in the joints. It can affect any joint of the body, including the knee joint, and mainly begins from the big toe. The main symptoms of gout are intense pain and swelling of affected joints. Colchicum and Benzoic Acid are the noted medicines for knee pain from gout. Colchicum is well indicated when acute gouty pain in the knees appears with marked swelling and heat. The knee is very sensitive to touch and the slightest touch causes unbearable pain. Movement of the knee worsens the pain in such cases. Benzoic acid is considered in knee pain from gout when gouty nodes are formed over the knee joint. The person experiences pain and cracking sound in knee joint on movement. Tearing and stitching pain is felt in the knees along with swelling. The pain gets worse at night. Benzoic acid has proved the most effective medicines for knee pain in such cases and resulted in complete healing and cure.
5. For Knee Pain from Bursitis
Bursitis of knee is the inflammation of the bag-like cavity (the bursa) surrounding the knee joint that contains the synovial fluid. Trauma is the main factor leading to knee bursitis with major symptoms being pain, swelling, heat and tenderness of knee joints. The prominently indicated medicines for knee pain from bursitis are Apis Mellifica and Bryonia. Apis Mellifica offers much help when the main complaint is knee pain with marked swelling. The slightest touch and pressure over the knee worsen the pain. The pain is mostly stinging, burning in nature. Warmth worsens the pain. Bryonia is another one of the most wonderful medicines for knee pain from bursitis. It has shown great results when knee pain, accompanied by swelling, worsens from the smallest movement. Absolute rest brings relief from pain.
I fell twice and got worse.I have condrial loss now and the initial fissure went from 5ml to 8ml after 2nd fall.Dr only prescribes antiinflammatories and my p.therapists have been clueless to help.Any ideas?
I have suffered from knee joint stiffness and pain for years. But it seems worse now. I am 65 years old. My range of motion without pain is poor. Minimal.
I am trying to avoid knee replacement surgery. What can you recommend? Thank you.
My knee was diagnosed bone on bone 3 years ago. I started taking CBD and basically 95% of the pain disappeared. This month, however, was very strenuous, as I moved to another location, and I don’t know if it was the stress or lifting, but now my right knee on the inner side, is so painful that taking a step is dreadful. Can you tell me what homeopathic medicine I should take and cold or hot compresses? Please help! Thank you.
सर, मेरे दाहिने घुटने में बहुत ज्यादा दर्द है, पैर मोड़ने पर और चलने पर बहुत दर्द होता है , इस पैर पर जोर नहीं डाल सकता। डॉक्टर ने x ray करवाया था , ओर कहा कि शरीर के वजन ( 160 किलो ) के कारण घुटने की हड्डी बहुत पास आ गयी है , अतः वजन घटाने की सर्जरी करवाना पड़ेगी ।
सर, कृपया आप मुझे शीघ्र राहत देने वाली दवाई बताने का कष्ट करें , धन्य वाद
Dear Dr.Sharma Ji,
My relative us suffering from Vata dosha and her body also swells and experiencing terrific pain in Knees and joints. We understand that it is Rheumatic problem.
She is walking with a stick. Is there any guaranteed medicine in Homeopathy.? this problem started 3-4 months back. her age is 42.
Could you pls suggest homeopathic medicines for these problems?
Kindly revert
Rgds/Vikrant Tamse
Dr. Sharma,
I have severe pain in my right knee joint and muscular pain below the knee. the soul of my foot seems papery. The pain worsens on lying down. Initially, when getting up the knee is stiff and painful but after some movement it gets better. I am 83 years old and active.
I also experience sciatica pain in the right leg. My lower back also experiences a lot of pain after working in the kitchen – no help at this time.
Could you suggest homeopathic medicines for these problems?
Dr Sharma, I’m getting a pain in my right knee (slightly swollen). This is not bone related nor it is constantly painful. This is a pain when I try to fold my right knee (slightly swollen), nothing on the left. I feel that the blood vessel behind the leg is constricted (circulation problem). This escalated during lockdown as I’m standing (becomes more when I stand) and working for 4-5 hours mostly without break. I have high cholesterol (mostly genetics). I’m not fat, try to exercise every morning (gets better after the exercise) and mostly eat healthy diet. The pain was there earlier as I had to stop my exercise for 3 months for my daughter’s board exam. I had Ruta-g 30 for a few weeks. No major change. Would like your opinion.
Thanks,
Sharmila
I injured my right knee by knocking it against a table leg 5 days back. There is a lot of pain with slight swelling on the inner side of the knee. I took Arnica 1M at the time of injury and symphytum 200 thereafter. Do I need to take anything more.
I have right knee pain when I walk for an hour or more. Its not severe but its uncomfortable while walking. Its hard for me to do any exercise, walk or run
Hello Dr. Sharma I have knee pain due to number 3 and 4 I’ve played sports my whole life and tore both patella tendons and also gout my right knee was injured years ago and my left knee just a couple years ago please help me with my pain
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Hi, had bursitis in 2015/16 with surgery and inflammation, no real problems since then, however, since I work my 12 hour shifts as a nurse, walking up and down stairs, my knee started popping painfully after rest. No pain, while walking, sometimes while taking stairs, strong pain, when moving knee after longer rest. Wearing a brace does not appear to make a difference. No swelling.
I have been diagnosed with early onset of osteoarthritis in one knee. I get pain in the back of the knee only after walking 100metres. Suspected popliteus tendinopathy.
No swelling in knees.
No pain while sitting.
No pain climbing stairs.
Is there a homeopathic treatment available?
My name sudama Vishwakarma age is 62.
M facing knee pain from 5 year. Is there any chances to get cure.
Dear Dr Sharma,
I am 68 years and diagnosed with Sogren syndrome.. Wth homeo medicines R11, Colchicumsmall joint pains are relieved 90% but pain in the left knee and right ischeal bone and lower lumbar region getting worse at night is still a problem. Some time back in the back of the knee (left) there was also a node (baker’s cyst)formed full of fluid which later wore off its own. Grateful if you can suggest some effective medicine -Dr D S Manhas (daljeets_46@yahoo.com)
I have knee swelling .l am suffering with uric acid also 7.34 mg.so what medicine I will take kindly know me sir and apologiz.thanks
My father suffers from cartilage degeneration in his knees.. He has been suggested knee replacement.. His age is 76 years and he has diabetes and blood pressure. He suffers acute pain while getting up and walking.
Which homeopathy medicine can help him from his pain
mane knee pain rahe che ane doctor knee replacement karvanu
kahe che. j mane karavVi nathi . To ap mane homiopathy medicines janavaso ji.
Dr Sharma,
I am 85 yrs old and knee pain due to loss of cartilage and have been recommended Knee replacement. What would be the best treatment and medicine for me?
I am in reasonably good health otherwise and would like to be more active than I am.
Thank you
Dear Dr. Sharma,
Hi. I have for 8years chronical tendons inflammation on the inner side of my knee. It stared as a pain at the back of the knee. But after some time it went to tendons. Sometimes I feel also pain in the vain under the knee on the left side. I guess it started because of cold. I had also tendons inflammation in my wrist because of the cold but it is ok now (more and less).
I have tried Ruta, Rhus Tox, Calcarea florica, arnica but still i have the pain. I can walk just a few meters.
I am analytic, have fear from loosing dear person, fear of ilnesses, fear of future because of my limitation. I used to be guied ( loved it). I used to achieve what I put in my mind. Just cant puzzle out this illnes of mine.
Could you please suggest remedy that can work for me and heal me?
Thank you! Have a lovely day.
Monika
My wife is suffering from left leg knee pain for the last 2 months. She is of 63 years. There is swelling around the knee. Sometimes the pain gets reduced. The pain aggravate in the morning. MRI report shows there is osteoarthritis. Due to pain she unable to
Earlier while walking she got a jerk around her knees. The pain started since then.
Please suggest remedial medicine.
Hi ,
I have a knee injury. Think I twisted it over cobble stones. Very painful.
It’s cracking painful to walk. Aches. Only a bit swollen. X-ray is normal. Massaging certain spots helps.
Sending me for physio.
Which homeopathy can I take.
Thanks
Hi Dr. Sharma,
My mom had total left knee replacement about 3 months ago and still has pain and swelling. She said sometimes she feels that the mechanism inside the knee is loose. Her therapist said if it was loose, she would not be able to walk without a cane. Also, she feels like little nerve sting in her knee. She is trying not to take the prescription drugs her doctor ordered but feels like she needs to at times when the pain is unbearable. She has been taking Arnica 1M and Hypericum 200 daily about 3 times alternating them. Is there something else she can take besides these or she should change them as these remedies do not seem to be helping her much? Thank you in advance for your help.
Dear Dr. Sharma,
Your above write-up was immensely helpful. I’ve for a long time been a user of Homeopathy for self and family. But there are times when a clean, clear write-up like yours is very rare to find on Internet.
I found in your write-up the specific symptom of knee pain when climbing stairs mentioned by you, with the recommended remedy being Ruta / Ruta Grav. I intend starting with 4 TPD 4 pills of Ruta 30. Will observe the condition daily and peter down the frequency as & when I find 0(zero) pain when walking up stairs.
Again, thank you. Very much appreciate a clear, concise write-up.
With kind regards.