Authored by Dr Harsh Sharma, Edited and Peer Reviewed by Dr. Pooja Sharma
Published April 11, 2025, Last updated April 11, 2025
A ligament tear or injury is a common orthopedic issue. It can cause pain and limitation of movement. The following homeopathic medicines for ligament injuries and tears are very effective-
- Arnica
- Rhus Tox
- Ruta
- Calcarea Carb
- Symphytum
Before we come to the detailed indications about these medicines, let us understand a little bit more about ligaments, their structure and their role in human body.
What are Ligaments?
A ligament is a band of tissue which connects bones to bones, joints or organs and holds them in place. It looks like a cord whose width may vary.
There are almost 900 ligaments in human body. Most of these ligaments are situated in our limbs ie our arms and legs. The knee joint which is the most common seat of ligament injury has four ligaments.
What are ligaments made of?
Ligament is made of connective tissue, elastic fibers and collagen. A ligament is a short band of tough, flexible tissue. They are made of a number of individual fibers, which together form a tough band like structure. These fibers are made up of collagen and arranged in parallel bundles. This arrangement makes them quite strong.
What does a ligament do in our body?
A ligament allows two bones to hold together or a joint to stay in place and allows its movement in the right direction. It stabilizes muscles and prevents bones and joints from being dislocated. Ligaments allow the joint to move in the right direction and prevent it from moving further. They hold the joints together so that they do not turn or twist. At the same time, they prevent the bones from dislocating.
Ligament injuries and tears
When a ligament is forcefully moved in the wrong direction or stretched too far even in the right direction, it can get injured or torn. Such injuries or tears occur quite often during playing sports, road accidents or falls. These ligament injuries are most common in the knee, ankle, wrist, neck and back. We often call such injuries as sprains.
Management of ligament injuries and tears
In the initial stages of an injury, the management of a ligament tear or an injury is done following the RICE protocol. It is as follows=
R – Rest
I – Ice
C – Compression
E – Elevation
The injured part is allowed rest to heal. Using the injured body part can worsen the injury. Ice pack application prevents too much inflammation though some amount of inflammation is necessary to allow the body to start its natural healing processes. Keeping the part compressed and elevated above the heart level limit the swelling.
Once the initial phase of injury has passed, stabilization, rehabilitation and strengthening exercises are started. These exercises are both specific to the injured body parts as well as some general exercises to improve one’s immunity and cardiovascular function.
Diet for ligament tears and injuries
A diet rich in protein is very essential for the healing of any injury. It is the same in case of ligament injuries. Similarly, calcium and vitamin D are also important in the construction of connective tissue. Therefore, milk, curd, dairy products and other foods rich in calcium are helpful. Magnesium and Vitamin K are also essential for the healing of injured ligaments. Soya, dairy, nuts, green leafy vegetables, broccoli and bananas are some of the foods that have these in ample quantities.
5 Best Homeopathic medicines for ligament tears and injuries
Homeopathic medicines are quite helpful in treating injuries to the ligaments. These medicines not only relieve the pain, swelling and the other local symptoms but also repair the injured ligaments.
The following homeopathic medicines are very effective for the treatment of ligament tears and injuries –
1. Arnica – One of the best homeopathic medicines for ligament tear with sore bruised feeling
2. Rhus Tox – One of the best homeopathic remedies for ligament sprains with pain better by motion
3. Ruta – One of the best homeopathic medicines for Sprains with weakness
4. Calcarea Carb – One of the best homeopathic remedies for ligament injury with coldness of limbs
5. Symphytum – One of the best homeopathic medicines for ligament tear with pricking pain
I am giving a few brief indications of these homeopathic medicines which will allow you to get a glimpse of how one can select the right medicine for one’s ligament injury. Although, two patients may suffer from the same ligament injury or tear, they may receive different homeopathic medicines. The right choice of the homeopathic medicine will depend upon the symptoms and not the location of the injury.
1. Arnica – One of the best homeopathic medicines for ligament tear with sore bruised feeling
When there is a sore bruised feeling in the affected part, Arnica is one of the best homeopathic medicines for ligament tear or injury. This soreness is so severe that the patient expresses it as if he is lying on a hard board. It is also suited when there is a history of a fall, contusion or trauma, even if it is old and of long standing. The ligament tear or injury may even stem from overuse as happens in case of sportspersons or armymen.
2. Rhus Tox – One of the best homeopathic remedies for ligaments with pain better by motion
When pain in the affected part is better by motion, Rhus Tox is one of the best homeopathic medicines for ligament injury or tear. The pains feel as if some tissue is tearing apart. An important modality of this pain is that it is worse when beginning to move and gets better when one keeps on moving. It is again a good remedy for troubles arising out of overuse of muscles, joints or tendons.
3. Ruta – One of the best homeopathic medicines for sprains with weakness
When there is intense weakness and lassitude in the injured part, Ruta is one of the best homeopathic medicines for sprains or ligament injuries and tears. There is lameness after the sprain of the ligament. It works on all ligaments, tendons but more so, on the flexor tendons.
4. Calcarea Carb – One of the best homeopathic remedies for ligament injury with coldness of limbs
When there is coldness of the limbs, Calcarea carb is one of the best homeopathic medicines for ligament sprains or injuries. There is swelling in the affected parts. It is more suitable for patients who are overweight, fat and flabby. Pain is sharp sticking in character as if the part is being wrenched.
5. Symphytum – One of the best homeopathic medicines for ligament tear with pricking pain
When there is pricking pain in the bone or the joint, Symphytum is one the best homeopathic medicines for ligament tears. This medicine is made from the root of the Comfrey, which is also called knitbone. The name comes from its ability to knit broken bones. It works wonders on all joints, specially the knee joint.
