ncorrect posture, excessive workload, stress, metabolic diseases, trauma, diabetes and aging are some of the causes that lead to osteoarthritis, a very widespread and in some cases disabling disease.
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system and consists of a progressive degeneration of the cartilage tissues of the joints. It manifests itself as a widespread form of joint disease when there is a suffering of the articular cartilage, the tissue that acts as a cushion between the bones inside the joint.
Exercise can help reduce symptoms and lead to recovery. A correct posture and a few minutes a day can help free us from ‘ lumbar osteoarthritis , from’ spinal osteoarthritis and the neck .
In addition to this it is possible to resort to herbal medicine and homeopathy to improve, relieve and eliminate pain in the neck, back and joint discomfort with natural, effective remedies without contraindications.
Pain therapy
A method that avoids resorting to synthetic analgesics, thus avoiding their side effects and contraindications, is to resort to phytotherapy and oligotherapy .
| Devil’s claw Harpagophytum procumbens commonly called devil’s claw because its fruit has the shape of a small claw with hooks (in Greek harpago means grapple) is known and used for its analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic properties.
Black currant The small spontaneous shrub grows in northern and central eastern Europe and has properties similar to cortisone. Uncaria A vine that reaches 18-20 m is obtained from the bark of the Uncaria Tomentosa stem. tall and grows in the northern part of Latin America and in the Amazon rainforest. In addition to being anti-inflammatory, it is also an excellent stimulant of the immune defenses. Extracts of Frankincense (Boswellia serrata) and Scutellaria (Scutellaria baicalensis) are adjuvants because they improve the normal physiological functions responsible for joint function. Ointments, ointments, oils, gels to be used for massages and local applications, in order to improve circulation locally, right where the pain is present, and for these preparations the formulation of the product will be completed with plants with local revulsive and pain-relieving action such as ‘Arnica (Arnica montana), Juniper (Juniperus communis), or Oregano, Rosemary. Kali carbonicum Homeopathic remedy. It is a caustic and deliquescent salt; it is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol and ether. Relieves pain especially when they are intense and acute and tend to get worse in the presence of even small currents of cold air. Bryonia Alba is a 3-4 m long climbing plant. which alleviates pains that are accentuated with the slightest movement and improve with the absolute and strong compression of the joint. |
We distinguish arthrosis
Not all arthrosis are the same, but they share the fact that they seem to say: we can no longer move in life as we would like. The most affected joint is always the one that symbolically represents us the most.
The inability to grasp Arthrosis of the hands has a hereditary origin and mainly affects women during menopause. Knots that appear on the ends of the fingers can cause a lot of pain and reduce the sensitivity of the fingers.
The remedies:
- Vitis vinifera 1D: 40-50 drops to be taken before dinner
- Wild Oat: Oat was the main grain of the ancient Germans
Too Pride to Bend The knee becomes stiff, swollen and sore, making most movements difficult, such as walking, sitting, climbing stairs, etc.
The remedies:
- Pinus montana 1Dglycerin macerate: 40-50 drops once a day
- Vine:
An emotional block. Osteoarthritis of the hip
The remedies:
- Causticum 9 CH: 5 granules twice a day
- Centaury and ChicoryCentaury
Supporting the weights Arthrosis of the spine manifests itself with stiffness and pain ranging from the neck to the legs and arms.
The remedies:
- Dulcamara 7 CH: 5 granules every 3 hours, until pain improves
- Rock Water and Oak: theseare the recommended Bach flowers, 4 drops 4 times a day.
The head on the shoulders The cervical pain is a result of the effort to “keep the head on the shoulders”.
The remedies:
- The external action: You can use rosemary essential oil to gently rub the inflamed area: dilute 15 drops of rosemary essential oil in 50 ml of vegetable oil to taste
- Dissolve tensions: we can use a warm decoction with anti-inflammatory action, composed of ash, black currant, spirea and willow (herbs with anti-inflammatory action): herbal tea with 20 g of ash leaves, 20 g of spirea leaves, 20 g of bark of uncaria, 15 g of willow bark, 15 g of verbena leaves and 10 g of black currant leaves. Boil a spoonful for each cup for one minute and leave to infuse for about 15 minutes. Filter and drink about 2/3 cups a day, possibly after meals.
- If the cold exacerbates the pain: the homeopathic Aconitum which performs an effective soothing action against acute and sudden pains, especially if due to the harsh winter temperatures: The aconitium 9 CH should be taken in a dose of 3 granules every hour until the symptoms.
