HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINE FOR DISEASES OF SHOULDER
The shoulder is one
of the largest and most complex joints in the body. The shoulder joint is
formed where the humerus (upper arm bone) fits into the scapula (shoulder
blade), like a ball and socket. Other important bones in the shoulder include:-The
acromion is a bony projection off the scapula.
The clavicle (collarbone) meets the acromion in the
acromioclavicular joint.The coracoid process is a hook-like bony projection
from the scapula.
The shoulder has
several other important structures:-The rotator cuff is a collection of muscles
and tendons that surround the shoulder, giving it support and allowing a wide
range of motion.The bursa is a small sac of fluid that cushions and protects
the tendons of the rotator cuff. A cuff of cartilage called the labrum forms a
cup for the ball-like head of the humerus to fit into.
The humerus fits
relatively loosely into the shoulder joint. This gives the shoulder a wide
range of motion, but also makes it vulnerable to injury.
SHOULDER DISEASES
FROZEN SHOULDER -: Inflammation
develops in the shoulder that causes pain and stiffness. As a frozen shoulder
progresses, movement in the shoulder can be severely limited.
OSTEOARTHRITIS-: The
common "wear-and-tear" arthritis that occurs with aging. The shoulder
is less often affected by osteoarthritis than the knee.
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: A form
of arthritis in which the immune system attacks the joints, causing inflammation
and pain. Rheumatoid arthritis can affect any joint, including the shoulder.
GOUT - A form of arthritis
in which crystals form in the joints, causing inflammation and pain. The
shoulder is an uncommon location for gout.
ROTATOR CUFF TEAR -: A
tear in one of the muscles or tendons surrounding the top of the humerus. A
rotator cuff tear may be a sudden injury, or result from steady overuse.
SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT- The
acromion (edge of the scapula) presses on the rotator cuff as the arm is
lifted. If inflammation or an injury in the rotator cuff is present, this
impingement causes pain.
SHOULDER DISLOCATION- The
humerus or one of the other bones in the shoulder slips out of position.
Raising the arm causes pain and a "popping" sensation if the shoulder
is dislocated.
SHOULDER TENDONITIS-:
Inflammation of one of the tendons in the shoulder's rotator cuff.
SHOULDER BURSITIS-
Inflammation of the bursa, the small sac of fluid that rests over the rotator
cuff tendons. Pain with overhead activities or pressure on the upper, outer arm
are symptoms.
LABRAL TEAR-: An
accident or overuse can cause a tear in the labrum, the cuff of cartilage that
overlies the head of the humerus. Most labral tears heal without requiring
surgery.
HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES
CAUSTICUM
30-
Pains specially in the left shoulder with numbness. Contacted tendons with
tearing in the shoulder joints and weakness. Better by warmth , specially of bed
CHELIDONIUM
30-
Pain in the arms and shoulders . Constant pain under and lower angle of right scapula . Pain at
the lower angle of left scapula. Pain at the lower angle of left scapula. Pain
is worse by motion and touch, better by rubbing
CHENOPODIUM
AN. 30- Intense pain between the angle of right shoulder near the
spine and through the chest
FERRUM
MET 30- Rheumatism of the shoulder, worse while sitting still and
after cold washing while overheated. Midnight aggravation of pain is the
characteristic of this remedy
PHYTOLACCA
DEC. 30- Pin and soreness in the shoulders accompanied with
restlessness. Specially shooting pain in the right shoulder with stiffness and
an inability to raise the arm. Pain flies like electric shocks and is worse in
the morning, in wet weather, and better in dry weather and warmth
RHUS
TOX 30- Pain in the tendons and joints of the shoulders. Pain due
to over work and excessive use of hands, arms and shoulders. Pain is tearing in character and there is tingling
in the arms. Pain may extend to the neck. Worse while sitting, better by
movement and pressure
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