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Homepathic Treatment for Tennis Elbow

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Tennis elbow is a term given to a condition that develops in the outer portion of the elbow,
aecting the nerves, tendons, ligaments and muscle of the arm. Although identified more
than 100 years ago, tennis players account for only a small percentage of patients suering
from this condition. Generally, the onset of pain is gradual, aecting only the outer side of the
elbow and arm. Felt initially as tenderness, tennis elbow aects a persons ability to grip and
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carry heavier objects. Homeopathic medicine oers several remedies that help reduce pain
and inflammation and may eventually contribute to a remission of all symptoms.
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Step 1

Take Arnica Montana 30C, a homeopathic remedy found in health-food stores, if you
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experience an initial acute injury to the elbow where there was no pain previously.
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Step 2

For chronic tennis elbow take Rhus Toxicondendron 30C, another homeopathic medicine 3 The Best Pain Killers for Tennis Elbow

commonly known as Rhus Tox and also available in health-food stores or from FDA-approved
online homeopathic pharmacies. Rhus Tox works best to relieve tennis elbow pain that feels
worse when the elbow is first moved from a resting position, and then feels less painful a er
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additional gentle motion of the arm. Rhus Tox is also indicated if the pains are worse at night
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in bed, accompanied by restlessness, forcing you to change position o en or get out of bed
frequently, seeking relief.

Step 3

If the pain in your elbow is worse when you move it and doesnt get better a er continued
gentle motion, take the remedy Bryonia 30C. The patient who may benefit from Bryonia may
describe the pain as tearing pain, with symptoms that worsen as he continues to move the
aected part. He may be grumpy, prefer being le alone and may be extremely thirsty for cold
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water. Bryonia is available at health-food stores and online homeopathic pharmacies (see
Resources).

Step 4

Take homeopathic Ruta Graveolens 30C if you experience dull or tearing pain in the joint of
the elbow or if the bones of the arm and the arm feels bruised. The patient who needs Ruta
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generally has pains that are worse in damp, cold weather, accompanied by weakness in the
arm. Ruta works well on strains and pulls of tendons and ligaments.

Step 5

27 Alternate Ruta 30C with either Rhus Tox 30C or Bryonia 30C, depending on your symptoms.
A er finding the remedy that helps, take one dose and wait 30 minutes. Then take a dose of
Ruta, wait at least 30 minutes, and repeat the indicated remedy. Once the pain has subsided,
do not repeat either remedy again unless your pain returns.

Step 6
 If no relief is achieved from any of the above remedies a er 24 hours of treatment, see a
qualified homeopathic practitioner. Because homeopathy is usually prescribed based on
individual characteristics of the patient and the remedy, another choice of remedy may be
indicated.

Things You'll Need

Arnica 30C
Rhus Tox 30C

Bryonia 30C

Ruta 30C

Tips

A remedy may be taken every half hour, one pillule under the tongue, up to 6 doses for pain.

Stop repeating the remedy if pain subsides. If pain reoccurs, take another dose of remedy and

wait at least 30 to 60 minutes to see if it will work. If not, another remedy may be indicated.

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The suggestions here are meant for educational first-aid purposes only and are not meant to

replace medical treatment or the advice of a health-care practitioner.

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