USE THIS REMEDY IF:
you have a sprain or strain to ligaments and joints, or overexertion of the muscles. This remedy is especially indicated if the injury gets better the more you move it (like the proverbial "rusty gate").Of course you do not have to have injured yourself while playing a sport for this remedy to work. It may also help relieve pain and stiffness in the back and neck, in your joints, or in your limbs - either on rising in the morning or coming on later during the day. The remedy is most likely to be effective if the problem area starts off stiff or painful then gets better as you move it about.
If your injury is severe, so that the tissues are bruised and swollen, always begin your healing with either FIRST AID, page 141, or
PHYSICAL INJURY , page 205, then switch to this remedy after the injury has stabilized and the swelling has begun to reduce.Sports injuries usually have an emotional component. Use
TRAUMATIC EVENTS , page 297, or and appropriate remedy from theComplaints Index , page 341.SPECIAL INDICATORS: (You may have one or more of these.)
Muscle, ligament, tendon or joint injuries after overexertion, lifting or straining
Aching, sore and bruised pains anywhere in the body
Physical restlessness, can't keep still
Pain on first motion gets better by continued motion
Pain is better by change of positionHOW TO USE THIS REMEDY:
Make and drink this remedy twice in succession, then once every 15 minutes until the muscle, ligament or joint feels better. If the remedy is helping your injury, you might want to continue using it twice in the morning and twice at night until the injury is healed (this could be a week or ten days).Stop using this remedy as soon as you feel recovered.
If you experience no improvement after 3 glasses of this remedy, switch to the most appropriate among the alternative remedies listed below, or use the RESISTANCE, page 229.
ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES TO CONSIDER:
In general:First Aid, page 141Often you may not know whether a remedy for this type of injury is working until several hours or even days have passed. So follow these general guidelines:
Physical Injury, page 205
Pain, page 197
Ache, page 73until you inner calm is restored:If your pain or stiffness improves, but returns later, you can tryFIRST AID , page 141
first day:FIRST AID , page 141, orPHYSICAL INJURY , page 205
until swelling subsides:PHYSICAL INJURY , page 205
succeeding days until recovery:SPORTS INJURY , page 249 (this remedy)POISON IVY , page 209, three times in succession. It may able to help.MEDICAL ALERT:
If you suspect broken bones, a fracture, a dislocation or a severe sprain, seek immediate medical help. If the injured part cannot be moved through its normal full range of motion, you need professional help.The Well Adult: see page 468 for a detailed discussion of physical injuries.
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