Remedy
Lactic Acid (lactic acid)
Lacticum acidum
A specific remedy for the deep, aching weakness of delayed onset muscle soreness, when limbs feel heavy, tired, and stiff the day after exertion. Suited to muscles that ache on the least use and feel better from continued gentle movement.
Key indications
- Best for: Deep aching and heaviness in muscles 24-72 hours after overexertion
- Limbs feel weak, heavy, and tired, as if depleted
- Soreness worse on first use of the muscle, better from continued gentle motion
- Exercise fatigue with stiffness in the neck, shoulders, thighs, or calves
Worse from
Exertion, first movement after rest, cold damp air
Better from
Warmth, continued gentle movement, rest
Suggested dosage
30C twice daily while the soreness lasts; taper as the muscles recover.
Frequently taken with
Arnica Montana (leopard's bane)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.