The bone, muscle and ligament work together as a team in an intimate relationship in order to move the body. However prolonged overuse and ageing can result in loss of calcium irreversibly with the years. This may result in painful, swollen joints known as arthritis. If there is wear and tear of the cartilage of the joints it may lead to rheumatism. Part of the discs of the spinal cord may protrude and press on the nerves causing pain .Fibrous tissue and tendon in the knee, wrist and ankle may tear resulting in sprain. Fractures occur commonly and in the muscles there is chronic fatigue resulting in chronic myalgia. Homoeopathy can help in all these conditions.
As a natural, gentle and nontoxic form of natural therapy, homoeopathy can not only effectively reduce pain and swelling in arthritic joints but also help in trauma management. . Beyond this it can help in tissue healing and union of bones in fractures in post-operative management. Also can help in strengthening of bones and acts as a preventive medicine in preoperative cases by reducing over strain and risk of potential injury. It also acts as a synergist to chiropractic care.
The homoeopathic remedies which are prepared from plants and minerals basically enhance the healing process and help to retain strong bones.
Homeopathy can help in:
- Sports and work injuries, minor accidents, in sudden flare-up of chronic conditions
- Chronic conditions: arthritis, rheumatism, chronic fatigue
- Children’s development such as in delayed development, teething, growing pains
In acute conditions like sports injuries and minor accidents homoeopathy helps to relieve symptoms of pain and swelling if taken at an early onset. There are a certain group of remedies that treat acute conditions based on the location, pathophysiology, cause and symptomatology. They are usually available in our Homoeopathic first aid kit. The indicated homoeopathic remedies are:
- Apis
- Arnica
- Bryonia
- Chamomilla
- Hypericum
- Rhustox
- Ruta
- Symphytum
On the other hand in chronic cases such as in osteoarthritis/rheumatoid arthritis, where you are under the capable hands of conventional medicine, why not take homoeopathy to help alter existing pathology and increase flexibility in joints? As with in osteoporosis it helps to improve bone density and allows ease of movement. It is also an effective therapy for lingering backaches .Although in such chronic cases constitutional homoeopathic remedies involving detailed consultation is recommended. Detailed consultation is needed in order to not only treat the existing problem but also to treat the inner you in order to unleash the body’s own healing power. The remedies are prescribed to treat the local problems which are a part of an overall chemical and biological imbalance in the body.
Several studies support the effectiveness of homoeopathy in the treatment of conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Gentle exercise and good nutrition along with yoga is a key to flexibility, relaxation and circulation. Whatever the other methods of care to recovery, homoeopathy must be a part of the healing regimen.
An integrative and holistic approach to health is always rational. So it is always a good idea to protect those joints and bones in order to keep moving.
Rima Syamal
BHMS,MAHA,Redg AROH,Grad Dip Lab Med(RMIT)
Homoeopath
The Harmony School of Yoga
554 High Street road
Mount Waverley 3149
Mobile 0400626340