HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR TENNIS ELBOW

Tennis elbow , also known as lateral epicondylitis,  is a painful condition that occurs when tendons in your elbow are overloaded, usually by repetitive motions of the wrist and arm.

Tennis elbow is caused by inflammation of the muscles of the forearm that attach to the elbow. It is usually a result of inflammation of the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon.

Despite its name, athletes aren't the only people who develop tennis elbow. People whose jobs feature the types of motions that can lead to tennis elbow include plumbers, painters, carpenters and butchers.

The pain of tennis elbow occurs primarily where the tendons of your forearm muscles attach to a bony bump on the outside of your elbow. Pain can also spread into your forearm and wrist.

Causes-- Tennis elbow is an overuse and muscle strain injury. The cause is repeated contraction of the forearm muscles that you use to straighten and raise your hand and wrist. The repeated motions and stress to the tissue may result in a series of tiny tears in the tendons that attach the forearm muscles to the bony prominence at the outside of your elbow.

As the name suggests, playing tennis — especially repeated use of the backhand stroke with poor technique — is one possible cause of tennis elbow. However, many other common arm motions can cause tennis elbow, including:

·         Using plumbing tools

·         Painting

·         Driving screws

·         Cutting up cooking ingredients, particularly meat

·         Repetitive computer mouse use

Symptoms- The pain associated with tennis elbow may radiate from the outside of your elbow into your forearm and wrist. Pain and weakness may make it difficult to:

·         Shake hands or grip an object

·         Turn a doorknob

·         Hold a coffee cup

Risk factors- Factors that may increase your risk of tennis elbow include:

Age. While tennis elbow affects people of all ages, it's most common in adults between the ages of 30 and 50.

Occupation. People who have jobs that involve repetitive motions of the wrist and arm are more likely to develop tennis elbow. Examples include plumbers, painters, carpenters, butchers and cooks.

Certain sports. Participating in racket sports increases your risk of tennis elbow, especially if you employ poor stroke technique

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. It strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance  at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When tennis elbow  is concerned there are many effective medicines available in Homoeopathy , but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient , considering mental and physical symptoms

Homoeopathic remedies are effective for tennis elbow and cure this condition   without any side effects. Some of the important remedies are given below-

RHUS TOXICODENDRON 30-Rhus tox is one of the best medicines for tennis elbow.It is prescribed when there is tennis elbow   with tearing pains in tendons, ligaments and fascia. Paralytic pains in elbows. Cold fresh air is not tolerated , it makes the joint painful. There is stiffness in the wrist and elbow joint , especially in morning. The person feels numbness in the arm when overworked.  Soreness in the condyles of the joints is also present.

ARNICA MONTANA 30- Arnica mon. is effective for tennis elbow due to injury or sprain of the elbow muscles. There is soreness after overexertion .Limbs ache as if beaten or bruised. Pain worse when touched. Pain in arms better when hanging down.

BRYONIA ALB 30-Bryonia alb is effective for tennis elbow where the pain is worse by movement of the arm.Joints red , hot, swollen, with stitches and tearing worse on least movement. Swelling of elbow. Painful on pressure.

CALCAREA CARB 200-Calcarea carb is prescribed when there is  intolerable, sharp and sticking pains as if parts were wrenched or sprained.

Weakness of arms, feels num when grasping.

COCCULUS INDICUS 30- Cocculus Indicus is indicated for severe pain in the hands and arms in persons suffering a tennis elbow Pain as if bruised. .The person with tennis elbow   carries things awkwardly and tends to drop them. Hands numb or hot and cold alternately.

RUTA GRAVEOLENS 30-Ruta is one of the most effective  Homeopathic medicines for tennis elbow with stiffness and soreness of the forearms, feeling of sprain and restricted wrist movement. Tendons sore and there is great restlessness.

BELLIS PERENIS 30-  Bellis Perennis is indicated for pain in the outer part of the forearm due to exertion or overuse of muscles. The wrist feels contracted as though there was an elastic band around the joint. Joints feel soreness.

GUAIACUM 30- Guaiacum is effective for tennis elbow with pain in   the forearms, which radiates down to the wrists with immovable stiffness. The joints swollen, painful, and intolerant of pain. A feeling of heat in the affected part.

CARBO ANIMALIS 30-  Carbo Animalis is one of the most useful  medicines for tennis elbow due to over-lifting or straining with weak joints. Wrist painful. Night sweat fetid and painful.

                                    

CAUSTICUM 200-  Causticum is indicated for tennis elbow with  weakness of muscles and  dull, tearing pains, along with a tendency to stretch or bend the joints.Numbness and loss of sensation in hands.

CONIUM MACULATUM 200- Conium is one of the most effective Homeopathic medicines for tennis elbow with   muscular weakness of the elbow joints accompanied by numbness of the fingers. Hands weary, heavy, trembling and unsteady. Perspiration of hands.

KALI CARBONICUM 30-Kai carb is another remedy for pain in elbow joint, especially in morning. There is tearing pain in limbs with swelling. Lacerating pain in wrist joint. Burning pain like fire in fingers.

KALI NITRICUM 30--  Kali Nitricum is prescribed in  in tennis elbow cases with pain extending to the wrist and down, especially  to the knuckles (finger joint) . Hands and fingers seem swollen. Tearing and sticking in joints.

KALMIA LATIFOLIA 30- Kalmia lat is effective for tennis elbow when pain  spreads from the shoulder. Sudden pain  when moving the arm. Pain along the ulnar nerve , index finger. joints red, hot, and swollen.