I was always envious of my friends in grade school who could effortlessly touch their palms to the floor while their legs stayed perfectly straight. The ones that could contort their bodies in all kinds of strange positions which, of course, attracted onlookers and garnered much attention. I had "normal" range of motion and flexibility, how dull.
What people think of as double-jointedness is actually hypermobility, or joints that can move beyond the typical range.
Little did I know that being double-jointed (hypermobile) could actually cause some issues.
Thick bands of tissue called ligaments help hold joints together and keep them from moving too much or too far. In children with hypermobility syndrome, those ligaments are loose or weak. This may lead to:
Arthritis, which may develop over time
Dislocated joints, which is a separation of two bones where they meet at a joint
Sprains and strains
Children with hypermobile joints also often have flat feet. Read more about hypermobility here.
About 20% of people are hypermobile. Some of them are also at increased risk for shoulder and knee dislocations. But unless hypermobility coincides with significant pain or recurring injuries, there’s usually nothing to worry about. Source.
It may not be anything to worry about but it also may cause trouble in the long run, plus, who wants to have to worry about their kids dislocating their joints during gym class?! So can homeopathy help in these situations?
Of course!
Enter cell salts. The little gems of homeopathy. Here are the top two that I would consider for this specific situation
Calc fluor 6x or 12x is used for when there is a loss of elasticity, and a relaxation of connective tissues. Abnormally mobile joints in children or adults can be an indicator for this remedy. The tendons are hyperlax and there can be a tendency to scoliosis.
Silica (or Silicea) 6x is present in every organ and tissue, it enhances the capability of, and is essential for, the muscles, bones, and sinuous tissue to move and interconnect smoothly and with fluidity. .
Follow the directions on the bottles for the specific dosages and use twice daily.
In general Calc fluor and Silica are complementary and can be taken in the same schedule over a long period of time.
How simple!
Cell salts are a sub category of homeopathy but are made and used in the same way. These little powerhouses are easily found at most health food stores that carry homeopathics and are generally found in a 6x potency.
Until the next time,
Lisa
The Author disclaims all liability for any loss or risk, personal or otherwise incurred as a consequence of use of any material in this article. This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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