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Lindsey (Waukesha, WI) on 02/23/2009
5 out of 5 stars

I swear by using Arnica Gel for sports injuries. My son had a 3rd degree sprain on his ankle during a basketball game. He was told that he would be out for the rest of the season. He wore a walking boot during the day and iced his ankle 5 times a day and after each time he would smear Arnica gel all over. He was so swollen for 2 weeks for almost 3 weeks. At his next visit to get rechecked which was 2 weeks and 3 days. He was completely healed. The doctor was amazed. He said that he could go back to playing as long as he felt O.K. He hasn't had any problems since. My husband had one of his basketball players use it when he hurt his back in practice. The kid was skeptical but came back the next day and wanted to know where he got it because it worked.
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Replied By John (Boise, Id, Usa) on 08/11/2010

My daughter sprained her ankle and she can barely walk. I massaged the ankle with some left-over arnica tincture that I made sometime ago. I wrapped it with an old towel before going to bed. She was healed after 2 days.
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Replied By Lakisha (Texas) on 10/11/2015

Where is the best place to buy Arnica Oil or gel? My son injured his ankle 2 weeks ago, will it still work?
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Replied By Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 10/12/2015

Lakisha, you can also try a castor oil pack.
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Replied By Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 10/12/2015

Dear Lakisha,

I think Arnica tends to work better when used at the time of the injury.

I agree with Mmsg that Castor Oil would be a good option at this point. Apple Cider Vinegar Wraps are also an option. (For either treatment you would soak cloth with vinegar or castor oil, wrap foot, cover with plastic wrap and then a sock and leave it on over night.) Can be done during the day, too, of course, but may be harder to keep something attached, depending on how active he is.

~Mama to Many~

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