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6 Natural Homeopathic Remedies For Muscle Pain And Aches

Homeopathic Remedies for muscle pain and aches

Muscle pain is medically known as myalgia. Muscle pain can be localised in one muscle or a few muscles or generalized, involving muscles all over the body. 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 the neck, muscles of the lower back, calf muscles (muscles of the back of the leg) and thigh muscles. 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 can also be seen.

Homeopathic medicines prove very beneficial in cases of muscle pain. 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. These are also completely safe with no side effects. In modern system of medicine, generally pain killers, pain relieving ointments / gels, or spraying of pain reliever is advised in cases of muscle pain. 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 that provides long-term relief and cure by targeting the underlying cause of pain.

Homeopathic medicines for muscle pain are decided for each case individually. The muscle involved, the type of pain, the cause of pain and the worsening / relieving factors are all noted down followed by its assessment to provide the best homeopathic medicine. Homeopathy gives magnificent results when the medicine is prescribed following this individualized approach. This way it aims to cure the muscle pain rather than simply providing temporary relief. For achieving remarkable results guidance from an expert homeopath is required and self-medication should be avoided.

Homeopathic treatment focuses on treating the root cause of muscle pain like overstraining, injury, inflammation, autoimmune process, etc. By treating the cause, there occurs gradual relief in pain and at one time the pain resolves completely. Both acute as well as chronic cases of muscle pain respond well to homeopathic remedies.

Homeopathic medicines for muscle pain suit persons of all age groups and are entirely safe to use. The best part of using homeopathic medicines is that these are of natural origin hence are free from any sort of toxic side effects.

Top 6 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 occupies 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 muscle pain getting worse at rest and 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 the 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 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 the outer side of the upper arm) where stitching pain is felt in the shoulders while lying down which gets better from movement.

When to use Rhus Tox?

This medicine can be used as the first line of treatment in case of muscle pain in any body part especially when arising from overuse, overstraining of muscles. The characteristic to use this medicine is muscle pain, along with stiffness, that gets worse at rest and better from movement.

How to use Rhus Tox?

Rhus Tox is most frequently used in 30C potency. Initially, it can be taken three to four times a day. Once relief sets in, the dose should be reduced. If using in 200C potency, do not take it more than once a day.

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 brilliant medicine for muscle pain treatment. The key 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.

When to use Bryonia?

Bryonia can be given in case of muscle pain which gets worse during movement, while relief sets in from lying down.

How to use Bryonia?

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 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, soreness along with aiding healing of injured muscle.

How to use Arnica?

Take it in 30C potency three to four times a day at a three-hour gap. When pain starts receding, reduce the dose to two times 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 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 to use Ruta?

Ruta is most prominently indicated to manage muscle pain arising from overstretching or tearing of muscle.

How to use Ruta?

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 and also at night.

When to use Magnesium Phos?

This medicine is the perfect prescription for muscle pain due to cramps due to excessive exertion.

How to use Magnesium Phos?

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 natural 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 to use Gelsemium?

Use of Gelsemium is suggested when heaviness and weakness in the affected area is marked along with muscle pain.

How to use Gelsemium?

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 arise from any of the following reasons:

1. Overstretching, overuse / overstraining musclesfrom 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 medicineslike statins, bisphosphonates, ACE inhibitors

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Comments

  1. Nihit Raj says:

    I am eighteen years male student. I am having severe pain in right arm since 4 days. I am taking pain killer since 2 days (acetofenac &paracetamol). I want permanent homeo treatment.
    Kindly suggest me.

  2. Hello Sir,
    I am suffering from unknown illness. I start feeling week 4 to 5 days before menses and my condition becomes worse during first two days of menses. My legs become week and I will other be having even energy to walk. My back area between the two scapula becomes stiff, even my neck and occipital becomes stiff. For me menses starts early 5-7 days early. As menses ends my health starts improving but again 4-5 before menses my health degrades. My energy gets exhausted as I walk and then I cannot walk more. Even if I walk little I get tired and feel hot and sweat covers my face. My BP falls down during menses and on exertion. My blood test and all other test reports are normal(mri, CT scan, urine, x ray). My left part of the body got affected. On little exertion my whole back becomes stiff and I get limbo sacral pain. I have visited many Homoeopathic doctors but it was of no use. Please suggest any medicine.

  3. Birendra Nath Halder says:

    I am a diabetic patient of 62 years age. I have got a muscle pain in left thigh. Arthopadic Doctor has given pain killer of high dose. I am doing exercise of leg to reduce the pain. Now the pain is bearable. I am using belt to keep the spinal code strait. This type of pain occurs sometime in every year. Without belt the pain increases and it is difficult to walk. Dotor says it is a cause of spinal cord problem. After Xray it is found that spinal cord has become curve and it s is one of the spondalysis . Kindly advise homepathy medicine for curing the above problem

  4. Dear Dr. Sharma,

    My mother is 70 yr old. She is suffering with pain in upper back behind left shoulder for more than an year now. She can’t lift left hand up completely, undergone several medications by different doctors including physiotherapy and also recently took MRI scan. Spent lot of money but no relief. Pl. advice remedy.

    Thanks

  5. Michelle Barnes says:

    Dear Dr Sharma,

    I suffer with lower back pain and have dehydrated disc L4 and L5 with a slight bulge. I have suffered for 25 years with back pain. This worsens when I stand for short periods of time as well as walking after 5 k quick walking quickly. I have been taking Amitriptyline to help relax me in the evening to sleep as well as taking pain killers daily as and when needed, Tramadol which to be honest do not work for the pain.

    Could you please suggest suitable homeo medicine that I can take to get me off sleeping aid as well as something which will work as a muscle relaxant?

    Kind regards
    Michelle

  6. Ranjit Chauhan says:

    Dear Dr Sharma,
    I have pain in the Right Knee and muscles surrounding the Knee.
    I’ve been on Pain relievers ( Dyclophenac Sodium + Paracitamol – OD ) since the last 7 months
    I’m 72 yrs old male

    Could u suggest a suitable Homeo Medicine so i can get off the Dyclophenac Sodium Etc
    Ranjit

  7. surendra singh chaudhary says:

    sir,i am suffering from leg & thigh pain special ly in back of knees.it is may be due to osteoarthritis,pl suggest some medicine.-sschaudhary

  8. Y.nageswar says:

    Sir,
    I have constant pain between shoulder blades.I request your good self to prescribe homeowners medicine.I am 68years old and vegetArian.No injury.I have bp under control.

    • Y.nageswar says:

      Sir,
      I have constant pain between shoulder blades.I request your good self to prescribe homeowners medicine.I am 68years old and vegetArian.No injury.I have bp under control.

  9. T Prasad says:

    Dear Dr.

    Five months back my wife got an accident and her left arm mussels was injured and since then she is suffering with continuous pain . Her age is 51 years.

    Please help her.

    Regards
    T Prasad

  10. Badar uz zaman says:

    Respected Dr sharma,
    i am from pakistan. my son nearly 9 years old have pain left legs(pendli).Dr suggest test CPK .we get test CPK. the test is not normal.Dr sab have u any treatment homeopathic for CPK. thanks

  11. Dear Doctor,
    Please help me in following;

    MAle patient of 45 yrs, diagnosed with Rt. Hip bone Tuberculosis on AKT.
    Now Complaining of pain and tiredness with loss of sleep, irritability.

    Could you please help me in this?
    Thanks

    Regards,
    Sonali

  12. shalini thakur says:

    Hello sir,
    My mom is suffering from lower back pain (rt.side of tail bone).she is 45 yrs old.pain aggravate after motion and continue during or after rest .hypericum and rhustox give relief but not long time .pl suggest….thank you

  13. Ravinder pratap says:

    Good evening sir
    Sir my stomach mussels there are many knot some loose and some hard. Please suggest me

  14. Ashok pasi says:

    Sir I am suffering calf pain for both legs after standing more than 15 min last 8 years. Pl advise treatment. Regards. )

  15. K.S.Valli says:

    My wife aged 64 Old History :,liile diabetic (but so far no allopathic treatment given),scissorian twice,histerectomy done, varicose left leg30 years,red moles with warts, Present Complaint : legs feels as though weighty like wood and pain in left leg especially from thigh , knee, aggravated at night. Dr.sharma

  16. sunita sudhakar barve says:

    Dear Dr. Sharmaji,

    my wife had an left breast cancer and was operated in 2009, after following chemo(7times) therapy, she was given radiation treatment for 1 month.

    since then she has developed severe pain in left shoulder and surrounding. she is 78 yrs.of age her pain is becoming unbearable

    whence consulted hospital, the answer was ” it has loosened the muscles of left soulder and hence the pain.

  17. K.Vijaikrishna. says:

    Dear Dr. Sharmaji,
    I sustained bluish contusions over my both thighs and normal contusions above chest and experiencing pain below chest in a minor accident due to hit of my scooter with a car, which suddenly stopped ahead, while I was driving the scooter 4 days ago. I am still suffering from pain. Please suggest suitable medicines.
    K.Vijaikrishna, tanuku.

  18. Eveline Gracias says:

    DR. Sharma
    Dear Sir
    The left side of my calf, knee ,thigh, buttocks, hip and groin are painful. The pain can move from one area to another. When sitting, sleeping, taking a bath there is almost no pain but when walking the leg feels shorter from the groin area. My hip area gets very painful when I cook. Although I move about I have to rest quite a bit as my leg feels weak and painful. I can exercise with almost no pain on our home exercise bike. When getting up from a chair the pain is severe and gets less painful after moving for a bit.
    I am grateful if you could advice me which Homeopathic medicine I should take
    Yours faithfully Eveline Gracias

  19. Ranjeet says:

    Sir
    I work in Kerala.
    I have walking difficulty(Stiffness of Legs) and also I am having low back pain. In allopathy terms it is called Non Compressive Mylopathy.
    I have used allopathy medicine Synaptol 100 mq for a year no improvement.
    Used Ayurveda for 5 months now no change.

    Homeopathy has any cure for my problem. If so pls let me know.

  20. today just after sunrise the muscle of my left leg goes up. and i tried to displace them lower side. i came down from bed to floor to call others who wete in another room. but i couldn’t. may be, i became unconscious for 30/40 seconds. when i got conscious i saw it came at the right position. but i feel a little pain there ( left leg muscle under the knee). and that place becmes swollen seems the muscles become a littlemag high up. pls help me. I’m from bangladesh.

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