Natural Remedies For Chronic Pain Management
Chronic pain management consists of traditional treatments in the form of physical therapy, pain relief, and anti-inflammatory drugs. However, an increasing number of people are beginning to use natural remedies for chronic pain, often as a means to supplement a conventional form of treatment and to avoid the side effect of drugs and medications. Safe, alternative treatments are available to alleviate pain without the side effects.
List of natural remedies for chronic pain management
Heat therapy
Heat therapy works by helping painful joints or muscles to relax. It will not address the cause of the pain, but it will help control the discomfort. Some of the most common forms of heat therapy are:
1. Balneotherapy: also known as water therapy, involves massage through the use of moving water for either stimulation or relaxation. Water may be cold or hot, ranging from 20 to 34 degrees Celsius. In most cases, minerals are added to the water to aid in healing and recovery.
2. Hot stones: 
these are usually flat and smooth stones used for stone massages. These are laid on certain points of the body to alleviate pain.
3. Heating pads: heating pads are used for localized heat application. Once applied onto the painful area, blood vessels dilate, improving blood circulation and reducing pain.
Deep tissue massage
Chronic pain usually involves bands of stiff, painful muscle tissues, ligaments, and tendons that block proper blood flow, cause inflammation and limit movement. A deep tissue massage targets deep layers of tissues in order to increase circulation and eliminate metabolic buildup that causes pain.
Natural supplements
In some cases, chronic pain may be caused by vitamin and mineral deficiency. Correcting this deficiency often improves the patient’s condition. Some of the most important supplements that could be used for this purpose are:
1. Magnesium: a deficiency in this mineral has been associated with a number of pain-related ailments such as migraines, muscle spasms, and menstrual cramps. Daily supplements can help diminish the frequency with which the pain occurs and aid in easing muscle strains and tension headaches.
2. Vitamin D: several studies have shown the link between chronic pain and Vitamin D deficiency. In some patients, it may be necessary to double the dosage of normal Vitamin D intake in order to control pain.
Yoga & breathing techniques
Yoga involves the use of mind and body to address and correct the patient’s response to pain. Yoga and other forms of breathing techniques help improve mobility and flexibility. They also allow the patient to control his or her body and focus on the area that needs to heal.…