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The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that keep the head of the humerus (bone in the upper arm) in the shoulder socket. Damage to any of the muscles or tendons of the rotator cuff is known as a rotator cuff injury. The four muscles that make up the rotator cuff are supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis. Rotator cuff helps stabilise the shoulder joint. The rotator cuff’s muscles help with the shoulder joint’s movement in various directions. Most of the injuries related to rotator cuff include strains, tears (can be partial or full thickness tear and may arise from acute injury or overuse), tendinitis (inflamed tendons stemming from overuse), bursitis (inflammation of the bursa), and impingement (trapping of the rotator cuff tendons between the head of the humerus and acromion; it can result in inflammation of tendon or the bursa of the shoulder).
There is great scope to help cases of rotator cuff injuries in homeopathy. Rotator cuff injuries (both acute and chronic) can be effectively treated with homeopathy. It helps to heal the injured, overstrained muscle and tendons of the rotator cuff along with symptom management. The symptoms of shoulder pain, stiffness, tenderness and weakness are all managed wonderfully with homeopathic remedies. The conventional mode makes use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and steroidal injections in the shoulder joint to relieve symptoms of rotator cuff injury. These offer temporary relief and the injections may also cause weakness of tendons. In severe cases, surgery is recommended in this mode. Homeopathy is a great alternative, non-invasive treatment option for rotator cuff injuries as it provides long-term relief by healing the injured muscles and tendons. The timely use of homeopathic remedies can also help to prevent the need of surgery in cases of rotator cuff injuries.
In homeopathy, the medicines for rotator cuff injuries are selected individually for every case. The medicines are prescribed as per the symptom presentation, so homeopathic prescription varies from case to case. The potency and dose also differ among different cases. The individualized treatment approach lead to great cures. Hence, it is advised to take any homeopathic medicine for rotator cuff injuries under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor.
Homeopathy offers healing in cases of rotator cuff injuries with zero side effects. Homeopathic medicines boost the body’s self-healing forces in cases of rotator cuff injuries to aid natural recovery. With proper homeopathic treatment for a particular time period under the guidance of a homeopathic doctor, excellent cures occur. The results, however, vary as per the severity of the injuries and chronicity.
Homeopathic medicines treat rotator cuff injuries safely, as these are devoid of any toxins and chemicals. These medicines are made from natural sources hence are very safe to use. They have no adverse effects and treat such injuries in a very mild, gentle and harmless manner.
Homeopathic medicines for rotator cuff injury.
Top 6 Homeopathic Medicines for Rotator Cuff Injury
Ruta Graveolens, Arnica Montana, Rhus Tox, Bryonia Alba, Ferrum Met and Sanguinaria Can are the top homeopathic remedies used to treat rotator cuff injury.
1.Ruta Graveolens – Top Homeopathic Medicine For Rotator Cuff Injury
Ruta Graveolens is a leading homeopathic medicine for treating rotator cuff injury. It helps heal injured muscles and strained and inflamed tendons. The person needing this remedy complains of aching in the shoulder. The pain gets worse on hanging the arms down.
When to use Ruta?
This medicine should be considered in the first place for injury to muscles or straining/inflammation of tendons of the rotator cuff. When shoulder pain gets worse by hanging the arms down.
How to use Ruta?
It can be used in different potencies from low to high like 30C, 200C, 1M. Most commonly, it is used in 30C potency two to three times a day. To use high potencies, kindly consult a homeopathic physician.
2. Arnica Montana – For Injury With Soreness And Tenderness In Shoulder
Arnica Montana is a well-indicated homeopathic medicine for rotator cuff injury when intense soreness and tenderness in the shoulder is present. The shoulder is bruised, and there is a sense of weariness in the arm. This medicine works well to treat an injury to the rotator cuff from a fall or a blunt instrument as well as acute or chronic cases of a rotator cuff injury.
When to use Arnica Montana?
This medicine is prominently indicated to manage injury to rotator cuff from a fall or after getting hit by a blunt object on the shoulder with a markedly sore, tender shoulder.
How to use Arnica Montana?
This medicine is available in different potencies from low to high, however, initially it is advised to take it in 30C potency two to three times a day.
3. Rhus Tox – For Rotator Cuff Injury From Overuse
Rhus Tox is a natural treatment for rotator cuff injury arising from overuse. A tearing kind of pain, a burning sensation in the shoulder are the most prominent symptoms. Sometimes the arm feels lame. Stiffness in the shoulder along with restricted movement is another key symptom. It is also indicated when lying down worsens the shoulder pain and movement brings relief.
When to use Rhus Tox?
Rhus Tox should be opted in cases of rotator cuff injury happening from overuse of shoulder with tearing pain and marked stiffness in the shoulder.
How to use Rhus Tox?
This medicine can be taken twice or thrice a day in 30 C potency. Its higher potencies can also be used afterwards under the guidance of a homeopathic physician.
4. Bryonia Alba – For Shoulder Pain Worse From Motion
Homeopathic medicine Bryonia Alba works well in cases of rotator cuff injury when shoulder pain gets worse from the slightest motion. The pain from the shoulder may extend down the arm. Rest offers relief in pain. Heavy pressure or a stitching pain on the shoulder is also present. Touching the shoulder tends to worsen the symptoms.
When to use Bryonia Alba?
This medicine is highly suitable for managing shoulder pain worsening from even a slight movement of the shoulder in cases of rotator cuff injury.
How to use Bryonia Alba?
The potency of this medicine differs from case to case from low to high. But usually its use is done in 30C potency that can be taken once or twice a day.
5. Sanguinaria Can – For Right-sided Shoulder Pain
Sanguinaria Can is an important homeopathic medicine for right-sided shoulder pain in a rotator cuff injury. Raising or turning the arm worsens the shoulder pain. Worsening of shoulder pain at night and when turning in bed is also noted.
When to use Sanguinaria Can?
This medicine should be highly preferred for managing right-sided shoulder pain that gets worse at night and from raising the arm in cases of rotator cuff injury.
How to use Sanguinaria Can?
This medicine can be used once or twice a day in 30C potency.
6. Ferrum Met – For left-sided shoulder pain in rotator cuff injury
Ferrum Met is an effective homeopathic medicine for left-sided shoulder pain in rotator cuff injury. The pain in the shoulder is mainly dull, drawing, shooting, tearing in nature. The pain from shoulder radiates down the upper arm in some cases. The pain gets worse by putting the arm behind the back. The movement of the arm worsens the pain. Heat tends to relieve the shoulder pain.
When to use Ferrum Met?
This medicine should be selected to help cases of left-sided shoulder pain in cases of rotator cuff injury.
How to use Ferrum Met?
It is advised to take this medicine in 30C power one or two times a day.
Causes of Rotator Cuff Injury
The primary cause for rotator cuff injury is the overuse of the rotator cuff. Sportspersons, including tennis players, baseball players, and wrestlers who tend to use the rotator cuff excessively, are at an increased risk of injury. A blow on the shoulder, fall on the ground, or an accident (such as on the road) also increases the risk of a rotator cuff injury. Older adults above the age of 40 years are also at increased risk.
Symptoms of a Rotator Cuff Injury
In case of rotator cuff injury, the symptoms like shoulder pain and decreased range of motion at the shoulder joint are prominent. Tenderness on the affected shoulder joint is also present. Pain may get worse by putting the arm over the head or behind the back. In most cases, worsening of the shoulder pain is noted at night. Lying on the affected side also tends to exacerbate the pain. A clicking sound on moving the shoulder and weakening of the shoulder are some other symptoms.
I had an MRI of my L shoulder and it showed torn rotator cuff, tendonitis and osteoarthris
I saw an orthopedic surgeon and he recommends surgery on the shoulder. Does homeopathic remedies help this without surgery and before and after surgery. I’m 72 yrs old, woman and have frozen shoulder in my R shoulder as well.
Hi Dr. Sharma!
I was wondering if you would be able to tell me the dose amounts I would need for: Ruta Graveolens, Arnica Montana, Rhus, Tox, Bryonia Alba & Sanguinaria Can? Is it safe to take all of these at the same time to heal my right rotator cuff pain? I am a female weighing 136lbs.
Thank you!
Ashley
dr shib mere right sholder me 7mont phle chot lag gai thi
chote lagne ke bad koi bhi dard ya taklif nhi hoti thi ham roj exercise karna ya weight uthane me shoulder me koi bhi
problam nhi thi 3 month phle mane kanghi feka tabhi laga ki mere sholder me kuch jhatka sa laga
phir mane ortho ko dikhaya dr shib ne MRI ko bola us ko bhi karya report me rotator kuf tear bataya
lekin bhle dard nhi hota tha jab koi kam karte to jor lagne pe dard hota tha 15din se to Angaran jasi dard hoti hai
mane psychotherapy bhi kari lekin koi bhi fayeda nhi hhuaa
plase koi homeopathy me treatment batye
What is the dosage of the remedies that are suggested and how many times a day.
thank you.
Hello Doctor, i had an MRI scanning of my left shoulder and the report says there is a slap tear and allopathy doctor suggested a leproscopic surgery. Is there any non-surgical remedy? Can i try Ferrum Met 200CH dilution of Dr. Reckeweg?
Good day doctor,
I believe that I have a rotator cuff problem in my right shoulder and it can be very painful at times. I believe in homeopathy and would like to know what I can use to help with this condition.
Hi and thanks for this article it’s so helpful.
My question is what is, or how do you differentiate between the “left and right side injury”?
It doesn’t sound like left or right shoulders but seperate parts of either shoulder.
Either way, from your info, I can diagnose my injury as left sided.
Thanks again, have an awesome day
Dear Dr . Sharks, I have excruciating pain in the right shoulder. My orthopedic said that it is my rotator w. Had a cortisone shot Friday but Pain hasn’t improved. She thinks that we need to have an MRI and see if surgery is needed. I would like to stay away from surgery if that all possible. Any suggestions?
Thank you so much for your help.
Toni
I am a very active 80 year old. I damaged my right rotator cuff in 1975 while doing an improper shoulder throw during a judo session. For many years this injury has caused me trouble, but it usually gets better with rest ice and tens. In the last few months it has become intolerable. I have been treating it topically with arnica cream and do various shoulder strengthening stretches and exercises.
I think that my age along with being vaccinated with PFizer has made all my osteo arthritis symptoms worse and am getting really frustrated.
I works as a professional gardener during the nice seasons, but am afraid that this shoulder going to make that impossible next year.
Is there a charge for this information? I don’t want to waste your time if there is. I live on a pension and have limited funds. I am a 75 year old female with left rotater cuff damage. All the above seems to apply to me. I don’t know if it’s just worn down. I can’t remember doing anything to cause it except aging. Although, at times I try to do things I shouldn’t but my life style is generally pretty static otherwise living in an apartment. I have had covid shots but it started before this if I remember right. I did have a stressful event losing my favorite pet after 18 yrs with me over a month ago. But again I believe it started before this.
Respected doctor, i fell on the ground one and year back. Got rotator cuff injury. Having pain in right shoulder and can not work properly. Kindly advise me homeopathic medicines. I have taken Ruta 200+ Arnica200+rhustox 200 for one and half month way back six months.
Regards
Dear Sir,
My mother, age 70, was having right sided shoulder pain since she was slipped three years back. Now pain is worsen. After MRI, it was found that Rotator cuss is injured. Please suggest or share your mail ID so that I could send her reports. Regards.
Dear Dr.Sharma ,
Iam 59 and diagnosed rotator cuff injury in left shoulder.
Shoulder pain and decreased range of motion. Tenderness on the affected shoulder joint is also present. Pain get worse while sleeping.
Regards
08:11
Dr. I have pain in right shoulder, front side. I got my Ultrasound, indicating Tendinitis. Pain worsens on moving arm back, driving moving steering, pulling seat belt out of its pocket on driver seat or on rotation, can’t elevate much. Feels heaviness in arm.
Hi i have tear on right shoulder from a fall
Please suggest the right medication for it
Thanks
Abha shah
My left shoulder problem in past 5 years very pain so am visited much dr in orthopedic,nerve
and physical rehabilitation no any relief so i decided on MRI and i had an MRI a month ago and report is sprain in subscapularis tendon please help me my pain relief.
My left shoulder problem in past 5 years very pain so am visited much dr in orthopedic,nerve
and physical rehabilitation no any relief so i decided on MRI and i had an MRI a month ago and report is sprain in subscapularis tendon please help me my pain relief.
Good evening Dr.Sharma,
I was just going through your article on rotator cuff injury
Would like to apprise you about my condition
I had a fall from the ladder, resulting in right shoulder dislocation which was set right by a surgeon with a six week sling .I am male ,age 74 plus
After the opening of the sling my pain was not going instead of taking various allopathic medicines and physician exercises under the supervision of a physiotherapist.
On doing an mri it was found that one of the tendon is broken and as per the surgeon only an operation can set it right.
However, I consulted our local homeopathic doctor who in past also had helped me in treating my back pain.
This time I am taking arnica 200, Rita 200, four pills twice a day along with 10 drops of symphytum officials b.d for last 7 days ,to continue for 15 days as per my doctor and then report
My query is that do u think it will repair the tendon or do I need to add something more
Of course my Physiotherapy with ift and exercises are going on under the guidance of a physiotherapist
Kindly guide
Thanks and with good wishes
V.k.Chhabra
98 14105467
Hello Dr.Sharma,
We are living in Toronto. My daughter is 12 years old and for the last 2 years she has been suffering with Supraspinatus and tendonitis on the left shoulder. The pain starts all of the sudden during the winter. Every year the pain is starting earlier than the year before. We have tried physiotherapy but it is not helping much. This year the pain is started last week in Oct.itself and the pain is on her right shoulder as opposed to left. The pain is the same as it was in the left side last 2 years
I have tried some of the homeopathy medicines before but not as a course.
I would appreciate if you can suggest some medicines, it would be great. I am not sure if you are visiting any time here in Toronto.
The pain is intolerable and gradually increases everyday till the month of Mar /Apr.
Thanks,
Raja
Have small partial tear to supraspinatus…pain and weakness when lying down to sleep … want to avoid surgical repair…what medicine would you recommend… thanks
Homeo is my favourite one. I have only hope in homeo. I have the shoulder pain on both shoulders. Left is worse. Iam a teacher. I can’t even remove my t shirt some times. I can’t even comb my hair sometimes. I can’t raise my hand up completely. I had seen a Doctor but of no use. If I hold a fishing rod for few hours then my shoulder pain is worst. I don’t know what’s wrong with my rotatory cuff muscles. I want to see my shoulders work like earlier. Iam really tensed. I have the problem from almost 4 years with left hand shoulder. Right hand lately.. I don’t have diabetes or any other disease. My age is 33
My wife aged 57 Years is suffering from rotator cuff injury’left suprastianus tear.Pl suggest medicine.She also suffers from osteoporosis.weight is 38 kg.She does not have hypertension or diabetes
Homeo is my favourite one. I have only hope in homeo. I have the shoulder pain on both shoulders. Left is worse. Iam a teacher. I can’t even remove my t shirt some times. I can’t even comb my hair sometimes. I can’t raise my hand up completely. I had seen a Doctor but of no use. If I hold a fishing rod for few hours then my shoulder pain is worst. I don’t know what’s wrong with my rotatory cuff muscles. I want to see my shoulders work like earlier. Iam really tensed. I have the problem from almost 4 years with left hand shoulder. Right hand lately.. I don’t have diabetes or any other disease. My age is 33
I have rotator cut off pain in left shoulder and worsen in night and slowly comes from upper portion to down in left arm,what is appropriate homeopathic medicine
Hi, chronic rotator cuff torn weak and acute severe pain in left shoulder shooting radiates down arm if try to reach up or out. Worse when trying to put on shirt, touch back or in bed. Cool on inflammation and gentle mild stretching feels better. What is the best remedy to take?
My wife aged 57 Years is suffering from rotator cuff injury’left suprastianus tear.Pl suggest medicine.She also suffers from osteoporosis.weight is 38 kg.She does not have hypertension or diabetes