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Dislocation of the shoulder

What you need to know:

There are no natural remedies or complementary therapies that will treat this condition, but several will help recovery.

The most useful Herbs:

  • Devil’s claw
  • Ginger - the medicinal Chinese variety of this herb

The most useful Supplements:

  • Glucosamine
  • Green-lipped mussel extract
  • Pycnogenol
  • Cod liver oil

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy oils can be very soothing - try eucalyptus or pine in the bath or get your partner or a friend to massage the properly diluted oils gently into the painful area.

Homoeopathy

Homoeopathic remedies can also bring relief. The best is arcnica, as pills and cream.

Other useful advice:

Alternate hot and cold compresses can also be very soothing. You can buy purpose-made packs from most chemists, but tea towels soaked in hot and cold water will do.

The complementary therapies which will help are: Osteopathy and chiropractic for mobilisation and remedial exercises, Acupuncture for pain relief and massage, Aromatherapy and hydrotherapy for mobilisation.
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