There is a lot of information out there for people who are chronic pain sufferers, but what about people who recently began experiencing pain? Sometimes, it’s not wise to take medications to dull the pain until you understand the source of such pain.
But how can you manage your day-to-day life if you are in pain, living in the transition phase between onset and relief? Natural pain relievers might be an option for you if you don’t feel comfortable taking prescription medication for an issue that is not yet diagnosed.
As always, ensure that you talk to your doctor about all of your treatment options, and be sure to report all natural pain relievers you are using or employing so that your doctor understands how such substances may interact with any prescription treatments you decide to undergo later on.
Essential Oils
There are many benefits to using essential oils. For starters, the scents can help to relax you into a calmer state. When your body feels calm, you are less likely to have muscle tension, which can make physical pain worse.
If your pain is caused by headaches, finding ways to physically relax your body can reduce the pain. Essential oils also help to soothe your body during massage, which can also be effective in managing pain.
Cannabis
Many people are turning to cannabis to help them manage their pain, even new pain. There is no lasting effect and it does not need to be absorbed or broken down in your body like other treatment options, such as a pain reliever you get at the pharmacy.
You can try cannabis to see if it provides any relief, it doesn’t mask the source of the pain while you are undergoing any exploration strategies employed by your doctor. Just be sure to use it in moderation.
Water Treatments
Natural pain relief could be as easy as using nature’s life source: water. Water can help reduce the stress and friction of your body’s movements and help provide some relief to your joints.
As you move, water helps to support your movements and provides a larger range of motion. What’s more, hot and/or cold water, alternated can help reduce inflammation and increase circulation at intervals so you can control the pain from the outside, in.
Diet
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a hundred times, but the way you eat can drastically change the way you feel.
If you want to help reduce pain in your body while you are waiting for alternative treatments, you may find that changing your diet can help. For instance, try increasing the amount of foods that have antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties such as blueberries, almonds, and avoid foods that cause inflammation such as citrus-based foods.
Sleep
If you want to give your body the best chance of healing, you need to sleep. When we sleep, our bodies are able to heal themselves and replenish what we have put our bodies through in the run of a day.
What’s more, pain can cause you to feel extremely tired. It’s a lot of work for your body to deal with pain all day so if you feel tired, it’s best to let your body rest when you can. Sleep will not only allow your brain to stop focusing on the pain, you’ll feel better when you wake.
The problem with trying to relieve pain is that there is a lot of advice out there, but you still need to try all of it for yourself. It can be as frustrating for people to try to figure out how to manage their pain as the pain itself.
A lot of people work to incorporate several aspects of natural pain relief into their lives, even when they are on medication prescribed by the doctor. Whether you decide to go the natural pain relief route or not, it’s important that you explore all your options and find out what is right for you.
