My 14 yr. old son plays sports and is constantly bruised or has muscle aches and sprains is there vitamins or any alternative to promote healing? I am concerned about giving him anti imflamatory meds

mandolyn

Traumeel is great for pain and inflammation. It is a homeopathic and very safe to use.
You can use cream to rub on the sore areas or/and tablets under the tongue for a more generalzed effect.
I use it for pain, bruising and swelling at work and see it promote healing. It is great stuff.
There is also rescue remedy that is a cream for promoting healing and tiger balm is great for muscle aches and pains. All of these are very safe.

N0help4u

Try hylaronic acid I take it everyday. It takes about a month to start noticing.
I buy some cheap brand at Wal Mart.
They say that vets use it for race horses and it helps aid in healing quickly.

This site explains the benefits of HA
Hyaluronic Acid FAQ

mseik

I just wanted to add that Traumeel also comes in a tincture which is taken under the tongue. My nephew takes it before practices and games and it's been reducing the extent and duration of bruising. Using the cream after-the-fact is a great combination.

Peripheral Visionary

Homeopathic Arnica montana! We swear by it, it works wonders.

blackblue

Multivitamin and mineral complex plus zinc and vitamin c with bioflavonoids.