Minor injuries

We may not all be Olympic athletes, but at this time of year many of us are out and about keeping active, whether that’s walks or a gentle cycle ride, or more strenuous sports and activities. Unfortunately, that makes us susceptible to a range of sprains, strains and minor injuries. Obviously it’s better to limit the likelihood of an injury with a proper warm up, appropriate clothing or equipment for your activity, and ensure that you warm down afterwards. However, we can’t always avoid a minor injury or two.

If you do find that you have a sprain or strain then homeopathy can offer some relief. If you haven’t tried homeopathy before it’s a natural, sustainable and whole-person medicine which treats you as an individual. It supports the body’s built in healing mechanism. A registered homeopath will look at all of your symptoms, and recommend a suitable homeopathic remedy. If you want to try homeopathy, book a consultation with a registered homeopath right here at www.findahomeopath.org.

If you’d like to give homeopathy a try at home first then there are a wide range of homeopathic remedies which are widely used for sprains, strains and sports related injuries. Bryonia is used for inflammatory and painful conditions that come on slowly and are worse for any movement. Rhus tox could be the right option for swollen joints from over-exertion, tearing pains in tendons and ligaments, or stiffness in limbs. And don’t forget that arnica is great for bruising and pain from injury and trauma.

Whatever you choose, just make sure you address any injuries so they don’t turn into a chronic condition which can be more complex and difficult to treat.