Chronic pain afflicts hundreds of thousands, myself included. While we all grapple with this debilitating condition, our approaches to managing it vary. Some seek prescription pain medication, while others favor natural remedies like supplements, topical creams, or exercise.
Here are a few ways to help relieve your chronic pain naturally.
Diet: Eating an anti-inflammatory diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help reduce inflammation and pain. Inflammation is known as the “root of all disease” so any way we can lower the amount in our bodies can only help us in the long run.
Natural Creams and Sprays: I have tried them all, and I am here to tell you that many do an amazing job taking away the pain. Pain relief cream that contains arnica, menthol, and camphor can help diminish pain. I always look for products that have these ingredients.
Exercise: Low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and yoga can improve mobility, reduce inflammation, and release endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers. Take it easy, because you don’t want to overdo it and cause any long-lasting damage to joints and muscles.
Herbs and Spices: Some natural herbs like turmeric, garlic, black pepper, ginger, and even cinnamon all have anti-inflammatory properties that may help with pain relief. A great way to include these herbs and spices is golden milk, a delicious drink that contains antioxidants, boosts immunity and helps lower inflammation.
Cold and Heat Therapy: Sometimes a good old cold or heat pack is needed to do the job. Cold packs will reduce inflammation and swelling and hot packs will help soothe the pain, relax the muscles, and improve circulation and blood flow.
There are so many different ways to naturally combat pain and it’s important to remember that not everything works for every person. I suggest trying a few of these options to see if they work for you. If not, try researching a little to see what other ways you can try that might work for your body.