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10 Non-Invasive Pain Relief Ideas

By Jay Shelvin posted 11-13-2019 10:54 PM

  

Pain has a purpose in that it can alert us to a physical problem but it often lasts for weeks and makes us suffer needlessly. There are countless people worldwide who suffer from chronic pain that’s unrelenting and negatively affects their quality of life. However, there are many techniques and remedies today that can relieve pain and that don’t require an invasive procedure.

  1. Cold and heat

Cold and heat can both help to reduce pain. A cold pack can reduce swelling while a heat pack relaxes the muscles. Hot and cold treatments for a maximum of 20 minutes are a cornerstone for treating pain from many types of injuries. 

  1. Therapeutic massage

Massage can work out the tension in muscles and joints caused by stress. It enhances blood flow and helps to manage pain, especially the pain caused by chronic neck and back problems. It also helps to release serotonin, dopamine, and other chemicals that the body uses to reduce stress hormones. 

  1. Exercise

Exercise can come in many different forms, such as water therapy, aerobic exercises and much more involving active, passive and resistive elements. Exercise is vital for musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health. The right kind of supervised exercise can help to increase mobility, decrease inflammation and reduce overall pain levels. 

  1. CBD oils

CBD oil is increasingly being used by chronic pain sufferers to manage pain instead of traditional pain medications, like opioids and benzodiazepines. 

Sufferers say they experience fewer side effects and better symptom management when they use cannabinoids, such as Herbonaut CBD oil, to reduce inflammation and ease pain. It is important to consult your doctor before using CBD oil to manage pain as it may interact with other drugs you are already taking. 

  1. Yoga 

Yoga is a practice that incorporates breath control, gentle movements that stretch and strengthen muscles and meditation. Studies show that it can help to control pain caused by many different conditions, from arthritis to headaches. It helps sufferers to deal with many of the psychological aspects of dealing with chronic pain and keep them from focusing on the pain. 

  1. Behavioral modification 

Behavioral methods are used to optimize patient responses to pain. Cognitive therapy involves teaching patients various coping techniques, relaxation methods etc. Biofeedback involves learning how to control heart rate and blood pressure using a biofeedback device. 

The data from the machine offers visual cues to help the patient gain a degree of control over the response of the body to pain. 

  1. Acupuncture

Chinese doctors in the sixteenth century believed that all illnesses were caused by energy imbalances in the body and acupuncture is used to correct them. 

Disposable stainless steel needles are used to stimulate the body’s major meridians (energy-carrying channels) and overcome illnesses. Acupuncture is also thought to decrease pain because it increases the release of endorphins that block pain. 

  1. Electrotherapy

The most well-known form of electrotherapy is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). A small device sends low-voltage electric stimulation to patches on the skin near the painful area, interacting with the sensory nervous system to try and reduce pain. The current is described as a slight muscle twitch or soothing electric sensation. 

  1. Music therapy

Classical music has been found to work well to help relieve pain after surgery or childbirth. However, listening to any kind of music provides a distraction from pain and brings relief. 

  1. Physical therapy and occupational therapy

A physical therapist gives patients exercises that help to improve or preserve mobility and strength. An occupational therapist helps patients to do daily activities in a way that prevents them from aggravating pain. 

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