The difference between a sprain and a strain is that a sprain injures the bands of tissue that connect two bones together, while a strain involves an injury to a muscle or to the band of tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone.
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A sprain usually happens suddenly around a joint. Symptoms may be mild or severe, according to how many tissue fibres are affected. Symptoms include:
A strain can also occur suddenly, but it may develop over time. Symptoms include:
Homeopathy provides you effective and rapid healing, and promotes natural healing of your injuries.
Homeopathy has many medicines which help to treat sprains and strain conditions. 6 best homeopathic medicines for sprains and strains.
Homeopathic medicine | Symptoms | Better | Worse |
Apis | Oedema in extremities, synovitis | Uncovered and with application of cold | Heat and touch |
Arnica | Effects of mental and physical exertion. Used for traumatic injuries | Lying down | Least touch and motion |
Bellis perennis | Used for sprains and bruises, injuries to breast | Motion | Warmth of bed |
Bryonia | Patient usually irritable and thirsty | Rest | Motion |
Rhus tox | Skin often red, swollen and intense itching | Application of heat. Initial movement worse, subsequent movement much easier. Stretching limbs | Cold |
Ruta grav | Used for muscular sprains. Also used for eye strain | Warmth and gentle rubbing | Lying down and cold |
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