Tendinitis - HomeoSource

Choose a remedy that most closely matches your symptoms. If symptoms change, choose a remedy that most closely matches the new symptoms.

Dosage:

Start with Arnica or a remedy with Arnica in it. Follow with one of the following remedies if symptoms fit.
6, 12 or 30C
- Initial/acute injury: Three or more times/day for two days then twice daily for several days
- Chronic: 6C three/day for several weeks; or 30C once; or
See the Dosage Chart.
Stop when improved by 75-80%.
- If not improving after a day or two, try a different remedy.
- Repeat if pain returns.

Notes:

Using liniments containing camphor like Vicks, Tiger Balm, sports rubs may antidote homeopathic remedies.
The remedies below are in addition to standard care: wraps, immobilization, ice, elevation, rest as prescribed by your health care provider.
Any joint pain (especially weight bearing joints) 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 joint pain is chronic, seek expert advice. A doctor will provide a diagnosis and/or a professional homeopath can evaluate your symptoms in the context of your whole person.

Symptoms	Remedy
Musculo-skeletal injuries View Remedy	T-Relief Multi-remedy formulation Follow package directions -May also use – T-Relief cream
First remedy for an acute injury Swelling, bruising of tissue around joint Painful tendons Once swelling subsides, choose a remedy below. View Remedy	Arnica and/or Arnica gel Pellets may be taken orally while gel/cream used externally Rub onto painful area Follow package directions
Pain and stiffness after overuse/overexertion/sprain Tennis elbow Joint may be hot Use after Arnica Continued movement/stretching help with pain Worse: on first movement, then loosens up damp weather Better: continued motion hot bathing heat View Remedy	Rhus toxicodendron
Pain from overuse Torn ligaments/tendons best used after initial inflammation decrease Tennis elbow, sprained wrist Use after Arnica Sprains that fail to heal Runner’s knee Oven used in carpenters/laborers Very stiff joint Pain is NOT definitely: better with continued motion worse with any motion Use if Rhus toxicodendron has not helped Better: heat Worse: cold, wet weather View Remedy	Ruta graveolens
Sudden inflammation of tendon sharp or stitching pain not as swollen as Arnica Swollen and painful Worse: any motion no matter how slight continued motion Better: Pressure Heat View Remedy	Bryonia
Tendinitis and bursitis especially shoulders/upper limbs Pains move down the limb Pain seems to cause pain in lower joints Worse: motion cold View Remedy	Kalmia
Achilles tendon, ankle sprains Swelling Injured part may feel cold or numb Better: cold applications Worse: warm applications View Remedy	Ledum
Pain where tendon attaches to bone Worse: heat Better: cold applications View Remedy	Phytolacca
Tendinitis worse with stormy weather View Remedy	Rhododendron
Sudden onset bursitis and tendinitis shoulder joint Worse: night turning in bed raising arm Better: swinging arm loosely back and forth View Remedy	Sanguinaria canadensis
Chronic sprains Especially ankle Cold feet, especially at night Persistent swelling View Remedy	Strontium carbonicum

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