Holistic pain management options are more diverse than you may think. Living with pain can certainly be a very draining experience and can significantly impact the quality of your life. There are natural, non invasive options out there that work well with your current medical regime, and can often replace reliance on medications. Natural methods work with the body and utilize each individuals internal healing and management capabilities to support recovery and maintenance. Here are some excellent options for naturally managing pain:1. Reiki. An ancient energy healing in which the practitioner channels your energy for a complete healing experience. This is an amazing therapy for harnessing the power in you to heal.
2. LED therapy. Infrared light therapy gets below the surface of the skin to increase circulation and decrease inflammation which decreases pain and swelling. Completely safe and treatments can be targeted to specific problem areas. Professional grade and lower intensity take home systems are readily available.
3. Hypervibe systems. I refer to this as the " shaky, shaky machine". The G force vibration of this equipment promotes lymphatic drainage, a boost to immunity and a deep and intense pain reliever. Be sure to ask about the equipment as they are not all created equal.
4. Acupuncture. This system of medicine is over 5000 years old. It is effective in managing pain by stimulating natural opiate neurotransmitters and restoring balance in the body.
5. Exercise. Getting stronger, increasing bone density, and losing weight. All key components of managing pain.
6. Healthy eating and water. You are what you eat. Enough said.
7. Consultation with a Naturopath or Homeopath. A trained professional is integral to your healing with supplements. So often I hear people say things during a consultation like, " the guy at the vitamin store told me to try this but it didn't work for me" . With all due respect, the guy at the vitamin store received an in service at best as opposed to doctoral training in which a professional learns how every aspect of your life, medical history, emotional resistance and current medications impact a decision for a person centered treatment plan and recommendations. Consult a professional and trust your instincts.
8. Mindfulness training. Cognitive tools assist you in relieving the suffering you experience and help prepare you to utilize your mind to increase your resistance to pain.
