Hyland's Leg Cramps with Quinine is a traditional homeopathic formula for the relief of symptoms of cramps and pains in lower back and legs often made worse by damp weather.The Formula includes:

Cinchona Officinalis 3X HPUS (Quinine) - for symptoms of pains in limb and joints, worse from slight touch, better from hard pressure (rubbing.)

Viscum Album 3X HPUS - for symptoms of pain in knee and ankle, sciatica, pain from sacrum into pelvis and thighs. Worse in cold, stormy weather.

Gnaphalium Polycephalum 3X HPUS - helps with cramps in calves and feet; rheumatic pain in ankles and legs; intense pain along sciatic nerve

Rhus Toxicodendron 6X HPUS - for pain and stiffness in fibrous tissue. Pains from strain and overexertion. Sciatica with pains in tendons and ligaments. Worse in cold, damp weather, night

Aconitum Napellus 6X HPUS - helpful for relief of pains in joints, lameness in hip and thigh. Cool feel, knees unsteady. Worse at night and in cold, dry wind

Magnesia Phosphorica 6X HPUS - for radiating, cramping pains in calves. Usually worse on right side


Muscles & Joints

Muscles and joints can become injured whenever the body is in motion. It often occurs when doing strenuous or repetitive activities, like sports or working on an assembly line. Sprains refer to damage to a tendon or ligament. Tendons hold bone and muscle together. Ligaments hold bones together. Sprains cause sharp pain and rapid swelling of the area. Strains refer to overworking a muscle. It causes muscle cramps, localized pain during movement, swelling and loss of mobility. Another joint injury is bursitis, a swelling of the fluid-filled sac inside the joint. It usually causes localized pain on movement of the joint and swelling.

Conventional treatment of muscle and joint injury involves the use of anti-inflammatories and pain relievers. They take away the acute symptoms but do not help to heal the injured tissue. The use of such medications may make an individual return to activity too quickly, predisposing the area to re-injury.

First aid for muscle and joint injuries is easily remembered by the acronym RICE, Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Immediately after the injury raise the area above the heart and apply ice for up to 20 minutes. Apply ice every 4 hours for 2 days. Only use heat after the initial swelling has subsided. Use a splint or sling to immobilize the area. Go to the hospital if there is significant swelling or if joint activity is compromised

Support Muscle & Joint Health with:

Glucosamine
Glucosamine is a precursor molecule for the formation of cartilage, the connective tissue disk that acts as a cushion and eliminates friction in your joints. Glucosamine iimproves joint integrity, contributes to bone formation and the health of tendons, ligaments, cartilage and synovial fluid.

Calcium & Magnesium
Calcium and Magnesium are vital to bone, joint and muscle health. Needed to help repair connective tissue and relax the muscles. A good quality cal-mag is often indicated to help relieve muscle cramps and spasms.

Turmeric
Turmeric has been shown to improve joint mobility and reduce the pain and swelling associated with all forms of arthritis. This activity is equivalent to the effect of some NSAID drugs.

Devil's Claw
The most well know use for devil's claw is as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain-relieving) agent. It has been shown to improve joint mobility and reduce the pain and swelling associated with arthritis. Devil's claw is recommended by natural health practitioners for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, muscle injury, joint injury and other inflammatory conditions.