Applying an ointment or spraying a pain reliever is the general tendency of almost everyone suffering from muscle pain, medically known as myalgia. However, it only provides temporary relief and the real cause of muscle pain is not addressed. Here’s where homeopathy can be of real help. The natural homeopathic remedies for muscle pain not only provide relief, but also strike at the root of the problem and cure muscle pain effectively. They are also completely safe with no side effects.
Homeopathic Medicines For Muscle Pain
The leading homeopathic medicines for managing muscle pain includes Rhus Tox, Bryonia, Arnica, Ruta, Magnesium Phos and Gelsemium.
1. Rhus Tox – Top-Grade Medicine
Rhus Tox is at the top position when it comes to treating muscle pain. This medicine can be used to relieve muscle pain anywhere in the body. The key indication to use it is when muscle pain gets worse at rest but gets better with movement. It is the best medicine to help cases of muscle pain arising from overuse of a muscle, over-straining or over-stretching of muscle, like muscle pain from doing excessive exercise, pain in leg muscles from excessive running, pain in muscles of the arm from carrying heavy weights, neck pain from prolonged working on computers, back pain from heavy weight lifting or a sudden jerky movement and so on. Rhus Tox can be used for pain in any muscle of the body. It is a wonderful medicine for muscular pain, along with stiffness, particularly in the neck which aggravates towards the evening. Secondly, Rhus Tox is a very beneficial for muscle pain and stiffness in the lower back which gets worse on sitting and lying down, but moving about relieves it. It is a leading medicine to help cases of lower back pain due to straining of muscles from heavy weight lifting. This medicine also relieves pain in deltoid muscle (muscle covering shoulder and upper part of outer side of the upper arm) where stitching pain is felt in shoulders while lying down which gets better from movement.
When and How to use Rhus Tox?
This medicine can be used as the first line of treatment in case of muscle pain in any body part. This medicine gives great relief in muscle pain arising from whatsoever reason. Rhus Tox is most frequently used in 30C potency. Initially, it requires frequent repetition and can be taken three to four times a day. Once relief sets in, dose should be reduced. If using in 200C potency, do not take it more than once or twice a day.
2. Bryonia – For Muscle Pain On Movement
Bryonia is a natural medicine sourced from root of plant ‘wild hops’. It is a brilliant medicine for muscle pain treatment. The characteristic symptom to use this medicine is muscle pain which gets worse on movement and better by lying still. It is effective for neck muscle pain and pain in muscles of the lower back. Movement and stooping are not possible. Next Bryonia, is prominently indicated for pain and soreness of abdominal muscles from coughing. Lastly, it offers help for cases of pain in chest muscles.
When and How to use Bryonia?
Bryonia can be given in case of muscle pain during movement, while relief sets in from lying down. It gives excellent results in 30C potency. It can be taken two to three times a day as per the severity of the pain.
3. Arnica – For Sore Painful Muscles From An Injury Or Overexertion
Arnica is the most useful medicine when it comes to treat sore, painful muscles from an injury or overexertion. Muscle injury may occur from a traumatic fall or a blow against something hard. The affected muscle is very tender to touch along with pain. Besides, Arnica is also indicated for muscle pain in case of influenza (a viral infection affecting nose, throat and sometimes lungs).
When and How to use Arnica?
If you have suffered muscle pain from overexertion or an injury, Arnica is the best prescription for you. It is an infallible medicine in such cases bringing relief in pain, along with aiding healing of injured muscle. Take it in 30C potency three to four times a day at a three-hour gap. When pain starts receding, reduce the dose to twice followed by once a day.
4. Ruta – For Muscle Pain Due To Strain (Pulled Muscle)
Ruta is a magnificent medicine to deal with cases of muscle pain from strain, which is overstretching or tearing of the muscle. Muscle pull can occur from using muscle in the wrong way, overuse of muscle, or an accident. Persons needing it feel sore with aching bruised pain in the affected muscle area. This medicine helps in pain relief along with relaxation and healing of the over-stretched muscle.
When and How to use Ruta?
Ruta is most prominently indicated to manage muscle pain arising from overstretching or tearing. 30 C potency of Ruta is the right choice to start with that can be used three to four times a day.
5. Magnesium Phos – For Muscle Pain From Cramps
Magnesium Phos is the top-listed medicine to relieve muscle cramps – sudden involuntary muscle contraction (tightness). It works well for pain occurring from cramps in any body muscle, especially calves (muscle in the back of lower leg) and feet. In cases needing it, a person complains of cramps from prolonged exertion at night also.
When and How to use Magnesium Phos?
This medicine is the perfect prescription for muscle pain due to cramps. The most frequently recommended potency of this medicine is 6X which comes in tablet form. Magnesium Phos 6X can be used three to four times a day as per intensity of the pain.
6. Gelsemium – For Muscle Pain Along With Weakness And Heaviness
It is a herbal medicine prepared from root of the plant ‘yellow jasmine’. It is an important medicine to manage muscle pain attended with heaviness and weakness in the affected part. Mostly, it helps with muscle pain in the limbs (arms and legs). The affected muscle area is sore to touch apart from being weak and heavy. It is a highly valuable medicine to manage muscle pain that occurs in influenza cases along with fatigue.
When and How to use Gelsemium?
Use of Gelsemium is suggested when heaviness and weakness in affected area is marked along with muscle pain. Though it works well in both low and high potencies, it is better to begin with low potencies. Gelsemium 30C can be taken twice or thrice a day.
What Are The Causes Behind Muscle Pain?
Muscle pain can be localised in one muscle or a few muscles or generalized, involving muscles all over the body.
Muscle pain can arise from any of the following reasons:
1. Overstretching, overuse / overstraining muscles from excessive physical activity, muscle tension; muscle cramp is the main reason behind muscle pain.
2. Injury or trauma to muscle including strains
3. Certain medical conditions:
a). Fibromyalgia: It is a chronic long-term condition in which there is widespread musculoskeletal pain and tenderness along with other symptoms including fatigue, irregular sleep patterns, loss of concentration and mood swings.
b). Chronic fatigue Syndrome: In this syndrome, a person suffers from extreme fatigue/exhaustion along with unexplained muscle pain, memory issues, loss of concentration and improper sleep
c). Thyroid issues: Muscle pain can occur in both hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).
d). Certain Infections: like flu (influenza), COVID – 19, Lyme disease
Flu: it is a contagious viral infection affecting nose, throat and lungs.
COVID – 19: It is a highly contagious viral infection caused by SARS – CoV -2 virus
Lyme disease: It is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia which is spread by ticks.
e). Autoimmune diseases (the diseases in which the body’s defence/immune cells start destroying the body’s healthy tissues out of a mistake). These include dermatomyositis and polymyositis.
Dermatomyositis is an inflammatory disease causing a skin rash and muscle inflammation.
Polymyositis is a muscle disease causing muscle inflammation leading to muscle weakness and pain.
f). Polymyalgia rheumatica: It is a chronic inflammatory condition leading to pain and stiffness in muscles, mainly hips and shoulders.
g). Compartment Syndrome: It arises from pressure build-up in a muscle compartment. It results in obstructed flow of oxygen, blood and nutrients to the muscles, nerves and blood vessels resulting in its damage.
4. Electrolyte imbalance: Low potassium or calcium
5. Certain medicines like statins, bisphosphonates, ACE inhibitors
Which muscles are commonly affected with pain?
The pain can involve any muscle of the body but the main muscles that ache are deltoid muscle (muscle covering shoulder and upper part of outer side of the upper arm), muscles of neck, muscles of lower back, calf muscles (muscles of back of leg) and thigh muscles.
What other signs and symptoms can attend muscle pain?
Muscle pain can be attended with stiffness and weakness of the muscle area involved, and sometimes can be attended with fever. In some cases, rashes can appear on the skin. At times, redness and swelling at the affected area is seen denoting infection.
Tips For Muscle Pain Management
1. Give the affected area proper rest
2. Apply ice pack (for 24 to 72 hrs) to relieve inflammation and pain. After about 3 days, apply heat
3. Massage may be helpful
4. Avoid weight lifting till the time muscle pain is completely gone
5. Take enough sleep and reduce stress
I have pain at a just below left shoulder in the muscle. No swelling, no redness, no stiffness. It pains on awkward angles, like putting on/off shirt.
Already tried Brayonia, Arnica, Rita, Rhustox, Magphos, Ferrum Phos without significant relief. Now using Ledum which giving better relief.
Kindly help.
I gave distonya
My neck is stiff and not straight
My left side body is affected
My left foot is turn in to inside
I can’t walk properly
But I can run sometimes I started walking backwards
My wife 28 years old and mother of two baby girls. She is suffering from bone and muscle pain at upper back below neck and arms. She is breast feeding to her second baby, born 4 months ago. My wife is getting weak day by day. Please advise Homeopathic medicine along herbal medicine and diet .
Thanks
I have leg muscles cramps last few weeks & cramps -pain becomes severe while i walk a lot,pls suggest medicines .Can i take causticum ,if yes ,what power & doses should i take? At present I am taking pressure tab stanplo5 ,nebicard 2.5 & for chlorestoral Turbo as 10.
Sir, I have pain in the back of my right thigh near the knee portiion due to which I am unable to fold my leg. While trying to fold my leg, I get pain in the back of the right side of thigh muscle.
Which medicine should I take and what exercises shall I do to rectify the pain. I am a Badminton player and I practice every day.
My left thigh, the upper portion of my knee is in pain with trembling of my left leg and hand.I can’t move stepping upward or downward even on the flat floor.Which homeopathy medicine should I take a complete cure?I am 64 years.
Dear Dr. Sharma , I am a spondylosis patient science 1990 . It was started fro left neck via shoulder to left arm finger . Now its turn left to right neck via shoulder to rigft arm finger . For a few years ( 4 – 5 ) i have been suffering from heavy muscle pain like muscle spaspom and cramping anywhere of my body specially backside of bothside arm joint and also frontside of bothside chest and lower ribs frequently but when i lying down on the bed for a long time then i feel better . I request you to suggest the best homeao medicine and doses .I am waiting for your suggestion .
Habe a pain in the middle of my. left thigh, it in crease only rising from sitting position nd bvice versa,no pain on walking or any othet movement
I feel weakness in my lower leg and get calf muscle pain and also in the back of knee
Dear sir
I have muscular pain in left side of chest left side of shoulder blades and neck
Pls suggest any medicine
I have pain on my full left side. My shoulder hand fingers thigh knee and sides very bad feet and toes .They are stiff in mornings very difficult to bend ,If standing for long time ,If sitting for long time I feel that they have become like sticks my feet are practically numb . I am 69 yrs old. I take BPmed for hypertension
Acute pain in buttock muscle joint cut ,coming down towards butt curve till ankle…
I have severe muscle pain right shoulder
Rotator-cuff left shoulder upper arm back
Of legs thigh severe tightness painful to touch
Aching in calves sometimes cramped
So bad in morning need help out of bed
Had this 6 weeks
Take b 6 & 12 magnesium d& coq10
Get lots of iron from vegetarian diet.
Dear Dr. Sharma,
I am a male 76 years old quite active in my professional life.
At most of the times nowadays, I encounter body aches with more concentration in legs. These pains do hamper and cause discomfort to my daily routines of life.
Will you be kindly able to recommend some good homeopathy remedy for these body pains ?
Regards
I have been diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction , where my muscles are tight and in spasm. Are there any remedies I could take which may help relax the pelvic floor, and help with the burning pain I’m experiencing?
Many thanks.
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I too have same problem may be we can help each other
my age is 57 yrs,male weight 90-kgs/Height 170CM having diabetes Type-2,High Blood pressure since last 2/3yrs.
I suffer from excruciating pain in my both thighs due to which i am unable to walk or carry out daily chores.
At present my diabetes ,B.P are under control as I am taking Allopathic medicine for it.
please advice some remedy for my Thigh pain.
61 year old female, diagnoses scoliosis with sciatica.. Have had 2 epidurals which eased the back, hip and lower leg pain, but still have severe pain in both thighs upon getting out of bed in morning. Lasts for about 1-2 hours then slowly fades away.
Respected sir,
My son who is 11 yrs old is suffering from pain in upper back portion of his body since last 10 days. He is a regular sportsperson involved in a cricket. There is no sign of injury. I have noticed that his pain shift alternately from left to right side of upper middle back portion of his body. I am giving him RHUS-TOX from last 2-3 days. He has a some relief in pain but it is not fully cured, he still complains of pain. Kindly suggest some good medicine.
Regards,
Santosh Kumar
Respected Dr,
I am a75 Yr old man who in his young age was very active War veteran Playing all the games .Post retirement too I limited activity to Brisk walk & 2-3 Kms long& moderate Excercise.I am not Diabetic, But Hypertensive managed well with Drugs. Of late -Last 6 months or so I experience Pain in the Calf,Thighs ,with cramps and Hamstring & Tendons at the back of Thighs from Inwards of Thigh to Outwards.SomeDr suggested to use Mag phos 6 x for a few days & stop while receding.Some relief I had for a few days , but still I experience in SLEEP & turning from side to side.I get up ,apply some Pain relief Massage Oil & sleep.Relief _Temporary. Kindly prescribe a lasting Solution,as i wish to get better & pay avisit to my daughter at US.Also something for my Shortened SLEEP 4-4 1/2 hrs at Night & 1 Hr post lunch.
I will remain Grateful & Thankful to you.
Sir, I have pain and stiffness in left shoulder blade radiating some times to upper chest for the past 5 years I am 52 year old,I cannot do any exercise durables or long car driving,pl suggest some good medicine,I also have acidity some time.
I have been advised to take 5 drops of arnica montana C200 daily for slight lower back stiffness. Is this a good idea, & if so, where can I buy these drops? I’ve searched the Internet & can only find tablets.
MY FATHER IS HAVING86 YEAR AGE.HE IS MOVING WITH WALKER.HE HAS PARALYSIS 3 YEAR OLD IN RIGHT SIE.BUT CURED VERY SOON WITH RESTRICTED MOVEMENT.JUST FIVE MONTH HEIS FACING WITH KIDNEY PROBLEMS DUE TO INCREASE OF CRIOTON 3.84.ONE WEAK BEFORE HE FEEL SENSEATION IN BOTH LEGS. IN MRI ,SEVER SPANDOLITES NOTICEAND COTACTION OF LEG NERVES. HE IS MOVING VERY LITTLE WITH WALKER.PL PROVID MEDICINE OR OTHER TREATMENT AS SUGGESTED BETTER
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