Remedy

Aesculus Hippocastanum (horse chestnut)

Aesculus hippocastanum

For heavy, lame shoulder pain that feels as if the shoulder is weak and dragging down, often left-sided. Useful when pain is accompanied by a sense of fullness or congestion and is worse from raising the arm or exertion.

Key indications

Left shoulder pain at top of shoulder that shoots down arm. Shoulder pain with low back pain.
Left-sided shoulder pain with weakness and fullness
Pain worse from raising the arm or carrying weight
Shoulder discomfort with a sense of congestion or bruising

Worse from

Raising the arm, exertion, cold damp

Better from

Warmth, rest, gentle support

Suggested dosage

30C twice daily.

Frequently taken with

No complementary remedies listed yet.

General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.