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Homeopathic Remedies for Ankle Pain
Ankle pain not only hampers movement, but the niggling pain also affects a person’s general frame of mind. Ankle is a joint between the leg and foot. The bones that participate in forming the ankle joint are tibia and fibula (both are bones of leg), plus talus bone (bone of foot). Ankle pain can result from a variety of reasons like injuries, sprains and arthritis (inflammation of joints).
Homeopathy provides a very effective treatment to get rid of ankle pain. The ankle pain resulting from various causes can be very effectively treated with natural homeopathic remedies. These can treat ankle pain both of recent origin or chronic ones of long duration. Along with pain, the attending symptoms like stiffness, heat, tenderness and swelling in ankles also go away with the use of homeopathy. Conventional medicine mainly recommends pain killers, anti-inflammatory medicines or corticosteroids to help cases of ankle pain but with long-term use, some side effects may show up. On the other hand, homeopathic medicines are completely safe to use with no side effects.
Homeopathy gives long-term results rather than temporary pain relief as it focuses to treat the root cause behind ankle pain. It works wonderfully to treat causes like sprains, arthritis, and tendinitis etc. present in a given case. As a result, the ankle pain after getting relieved gets cured from its root with a proper course of homeopathic treatment under guidance of a homeopathic doctor.
The selection of the ideal homeopathic remedy for every case of ankle pain is done individually for each patient. Many factors are taken into account before finalising prescription like type of pain, any radiation of pain, worsening and relieving factors of pain, any associated complaints like swelling, stiffness, tenderness and the cause behind it. With properly selected medicine, great results are achieved in cases of ankle pain.
Due to the use of natural remedies in homeopathy, there are no chances of any side effects in any case of ankle pain. These medicines are used in highly diluted forms that aid natural healing without any adverse effects.
Top 7 Homeopathic medicines for ankle pain
The best homeopathic medicines that provide relief for ankle pain are Ruta, Arnica, Rhus Tox, Bryonia, Ledum Pal, Actaea Spicata and Caulophyllum.
1. Ruta – Homeopathic Remedy For Sprained Ankle
Ruta is a natural homeopathic medicine for managing cases of sprained ankle. It is the best medicine for ligament injuries and complaints arising out of it. Ruta shows its worth in reducing the pain and swelling in ankles due to sprains. Ruta is efficient in repairing torn ligaments due to sprains and also strengthening of damaged ligaments in the ankle. This medicine is also recommended for ankle pain due to inflamed tendons.
When to use Ruta?
Ruta should be considered as a first medicine to manage ankle pain and swelling in cases of sprained ankle and also in tendinitis cases.
How to use Ruta?
Though it can be used in both low and high potencies, it is most frequently recommended in 30C power that can be taken twice or thrice a day.
2. Arnica – For Ankle Pain Due To Injury, Sprain, Fall
Arnica is a leading homeopathic remedy used as the first line of treatment for pain in ankle due to a sprain or due to blunt object injuries, or after a fall. The person needing Arnica complains of pain, swelling, excessive soreness and lameness in the affected ankle. The pain gets worse with the slightest touch. The skin over the ankle also shows bruises. Arnica is also a beneficial homeopathic remedy for pain in the ankle due to a sprain or injury that occurred a few months or even years back.
When to use Arnica?
Arnica is a top medicine for ankle pain, soreness, swelling due to any injury from blunt instrument, sprain or fall.
How to use Arnica?
It can be taken in 30C potency three or four times a day initially, gradually decreasing the dose once relief sets in.
3. Rhus Tox – For Ankle Pain That Gets Better By Walking
Rhus Tox is an ideal medicine for ankle pain that gets relieved by walking. Rest increases the ankle pain. Excessive stiffness of the ankle is also noticed at rest position and also when starting to walk and it gradually subsides by walking. This medicine is effective for ankle pain from inflamed joint and also from sprains.
When to use Rhus Tox?
Its use is highly suggested for managing ankle pain worse at rest and better from walking.
How to use Rhus Tox?
This medicine can initially be used twice or thrice a day in 30 C potency. Its higher potencies can be taken afterward under the guidance of a homeopathic physician.
4. Bryonia – For Ankle Pain That Gets Worse By Movement
Bryonia is a top grade homeopathic medicine for ankle pain from the slightest movement of ankle and that gets better at resting position. Along with pain, it also helps in reducing the swelling on ankles where the ankles are very red and swollen with heat.
When to use Bryonia?
This medicine works well when ankle pain is worse from movement and is better from rest.
How to use Bryonia?
It can be used in 30C potency one to two times a day.
5. Ledum Pal – For Ankle Pain That Worsens By Warmth
Ledum Pal is of great help when pain in the ankle gets worse by warmth. The person feels relief from pain by cold applications. Homeopathic medicine Ledum Pal may also be used when the ankle pain gets worse at night. The ankles are also hot and swollen. The character of pain may be tearing or throbbing in nature.
When to use Ledum Pal?
It is a suitable medicine for cases of ankle pain worse from warmth, at night and is relieved by cold applications.
How to use Ledum Pal?
It can be used in varying potencies like 30C, 200C, 1M. Most commonly it is used in 30C potency once or twice a day. To use high potencies, kindly consult a homeopathic physician
6. Actaea Spicata – For ankle pain from inflamed joint
Actaea Spicata is a natural homeopathic remedy for ankle pain due to inflamed joint. The ankle pain gets worse either by touch or motion. Swelling over ankles shows its marked presence from fatigue. The pain in ankle may be tearing or tingling.
When to use Actaea Spicata?
Its use is recommended for ankle pain worsening from touch and movement resulting from joint inflammation.
How to use Actaea Spicata?
It is advised to use Actaea Spicata 30C two to three times a day.
7. Caulophyllum – For Ankle Pain With Stiffness
Caulophyllum is a well-indicated medicine for ankle pain accompanied by inflammation and stiffness. The pains may be particularly of a drawing character. The ankle pain may also show a shifting nature from one ankle to the other for using Caulophyllum.
When to use Caulophyllum?
This medicine can be used to manage ankle pain with stiff, inflamed ankle joint.
How to use Caulophyllum?
One to two doses of Caulophyllum 30C can be taken per day as per the intensity of complaint.
Causes of ankle sprain
Ankle pain may be due to various causes. Firstly, it can arise from injuries, sprains and strain. Sprain is the main injury in ankles and it refers to tearing or overstretching of the ligaments around the ankle. The sprain of the ankle occurs due to sudden twisting of the ankle due to a misstep or a fall. Other ankle injuries can occur due to a blow with blunt objects and also overstretching or overstraining of muscles in the ankle. The main symptom as a result is pain in the ankle with swelling. The second cause can be arthritis like gout, rheumatoid arthritis.
Gout refers to an inflammatory and painful joint disease due to increased uric acid levels in the blood. Any joint can be affected by gout, including the ankle joint.
Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune joint disease that results in pain, swelling, stiffness of joints, followed by deformity of joints in the long run. The ankle joint is also affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Another reason can be tendinitis which refers to inflammation of tendons (a cord that connects muscle to the bone). The tendons that join the leg muscle with the bones of the foot pass behind the ankle. The main tendon is Achilles Tendon or Tendo Achilles in other words. Any inflammation of these tendons may cause pain in the ankles. Another cause could be tarsal tunnel syndrome, which results from damage to the tibial nerve present in the ankle.
I have a condition called Accessory Navicular. I had this pain occur before less than 20 years ago. It is located on the inner side of ankle above the arch. I believe it’s an area where there is an extra bone. There is a tibialis posterior tendon at this location. It hurts to walk with no shoes, it hurts when I wear boots, it hurts when I first put pressure on it in the morning. I also hear a clicking noise. Pain started with working to many hours. Will you suggest a remedy please
Hello Dr.Sharma…my 10yr old son has been complaining of an ankle pain for quite sometime now. I have been administering arnica ointment along with bryonia 30 and rhus tox30 and it has helped but not taken care of it completely. I was diagnosed with rheumatism as a child(not severe) and had similar pain as a child, hence used those medicines. He doesn’t remember injuring that area in the past. If you can suggest some medicines, i’ll be very grateful.
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Hi Dr. Sharma,
In August I rolled my ankle and it resulted in a 3rd degree sprain, anterior tibilias strain and a bone bruise. I was recently cleared to start slowing walking again. Last week I stepped on my dogs toy in the middle of the night and tweaked my ankle again. I’m back wearing my brace and/or boot to help with the pain.
Is there anything holistically I can do to help heal this faster other then using Arinca gel?
Thanks,
Amy
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My mother is having severe pain in her left ankle and swelling at the same point. She had an old injury at that place as she had fallen down or twisted her ankle many times before. She didn’t feel any problem at that time but since last year in winters specially she gets severe shooting pain which is unbearable for her. We have consulted various Orthopedic Surgeons but did not get the desires result. Please guide us in this matter we are helpless right now.
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I have had many sprained ankles. Couple real bad ones on my left ankle. I work hard and typically walk through the pain to keep the blood flowing through the joint and muscles. I have recently had issue with my left foot. I believe my body is trying to heal the last really bad one from 4 years ago and I have not ben working very hard. however, the pain starts from the moment I wake up, and when walking my dog, it goes away and then when I stop it starts up again. I have gone to two different podiatrists with no luck so I started looking into my trigger point therapy books aong with taking homeopathic. and still to no avail have I concurred this ailment. I read in your post about Aranea Diadema and just started taking it. I have taken Calc Flour for a small bone spur as well as Rhus Tox for worsening pain by rest and relief by walking and arnica for the pain and ligament issues. I just wanted to say thank you for your website and your insight in this situation. I have a degree in Health Science and have studied Homeopathy but it is nice to have others to validate and give other options.
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I have a grade 2 ankle sprain since 1 week ago. I took Arnica for one week. I still cannot bear weight on the injured ankle. I feel pain in the bone and I have intermittent aching in the area.
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Hii mam ankle joints me pain hai only walking krne pr pain ho ta hai koe swelling nhi hai touch or pressure krne pe pain nhi hota hai age 12 year old
My Mother is suffering from ankle pain, knee pain and sometimes pain in calf muscle. She is 65 years of age and is patient of hypothroidism from past 20 years. She has already visited many doctors, but she gets relives only till she is consuming the medicine. Post that pain re-appears. Even she is not able to take allopathic medicine for long time. She starts getting gastric problem and vertigo problem with allopathic medicine.
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Meri left leg mai tukhne ke neeche or back side mai chalte hua khichav sa lagta h jiski wajh se mai proper chal nahi pata , aisa karib one week se ho raha h, or karib ek moth pahley left side hi kamar ke neeche pain ho raha tha jo thai tak ja raha tha lekin dard halka tha ab or bhi kum h , mai pain oil lagata hoon or excercise karta hoon , mujhe 5 saal se bai ki problem bhi h mai jab bhi koi badi wali cheez khata hoon ya khatti cheez khata hoon to mere joint mai dard hota h