Overexertion - HomeoSource

Dosage:

Unless otherwise indicated, 6C – 30C every 4 hours for mild pain or every 2 hours for more severe pain or see the Dosage Chart.
Stop when improving.
If not improving after a day or two, try a different remedy.
May repeat if pain returns.

Notes:

Ointments containing camphor or eucalyptus (Vicks, Heet, Tiger Balm, etc) may antidote homeopathic remedies.
Any pain that is accompanied by high fever, chills, swelling must be evaluated by your health care practitioner promptly.
If a self-selected remedy – however well indicated – doesn’t help and your symptoms do not improve or your pain is chronic, seek medical expertise. A doctor will provide a diagnosis and/or a professional homeopath can evaluate you on the basis of totality of symptoms.

Symptoms	Remedy
Soreness and stiffness all over after overexertion Bed feels too hard Worse: when jarred or touched View Remedy	Arnica montana Orally; and/or Arnica montana gel, cream or ointment Topically: Rub cream/gel on sore area as directed on package (Also available from Boiron at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Co-ops)
Pain after injury, over-lifting Stiff after rest, but better with movement Restless – keep moving affected part Worse: morning on waking cold, damp, drafts sitting still Better: continued movement stretching, rubbing, exercise warmth: hot soaks, baths, showers View Remedy	Rhus toxicodendron
Very stiff throughout, constant, bruised feeling Restless needs to change positions frequently Extremities feel weak, lame Similar to Rhus tox but warmth/movement don’t help as much Worse: exertion of the affected area View Remedy	Ruta graveolens
Limbs feel bruised, aching, sore from injury or strain Backache from overlifting and strain/exertion Better: continued motion pressure Worse: left side touch after becoming chilled cold drinks View Remedy	Bellis perennis
Burning pains Better: hot, dry applications View Remedy	Arsenicum album

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