These simple pain relief techniques can help you to reduce and/or manage your pain. Many of these tips can be combined together to help you with your pain relief. There are many different ways to manage all levels of pain and many are easily excisable to use. Test and try various combinations till you find the equation for you! Use these tips in addition to the recommendations of your doctor.
Icing can help to reduce non-arthritic pain. Consider placing an ice pack on the affected area for 20 min daily, especially before bedtime. Use a barrier, such as a towel, in between the skin and the ice pack to prevent ice burns. An ice barrel or cold plunge can provide relief for whole body pain, especially for non-arthritic pain.
Hot compresses can help to reduce jaw pain and arthritic pain. Consider placing a heat pack on the affected area for 20 min daily, especially before bedtime. Use a barrier, if needed, such as a towel, in between the skin and the compress to prevent burns.
Benefits Include:
Brings more blood to the area where it is applied. More blood means more oxygen, white blood cells, platelets to promote healing.
An acupressure mat and cupping can provide a great self-care massage to release pain. Consider cupping for a few minutes weekly or laying on an acupressure mat daily for 20 minutes. You can combine the cupping with our suggested gels, creams, and/or scents!
Benefits Include:
Release Myofascial and Muscular Tension
Increased Blood Circulation
Decrease Toxins
ProsourceFit Acupressure Mat and Pillow Set for Back/Neck Pain Relief
You may not be sleeping at the appropriate height for your neck, causing neck, shoulder, jaw, and/or back pain. If your pillow is too high then your neck is misaligned, causing muscle strain on your neck and shoulders. Sleeping on a pillow of the wrong height can also result in obstructed breathing which can cause snoring, and can hinder sleep. Also, if your pillow is too low, your neck muscles can be strained. Try out a pillow for a couple of nights along with a cold / heat pack before bedtime for results.
Various gels and creams can provide pain relief topically, especially during the work day. Topical pain relief can help ease the discomfort associated with different types of acute and chronic pain with fewer side effects than oral pain relievers You may combine these gels/creams daily for pain relief. See what combination suites you best!
Aromatic scents may help you to dispel pain. You can achieve this by inhaling them or absorbed through the skin. When using the absorption route it must be diluted in a carrier oil. These can be purchased ready made, or mixed at home. You may combine these scents along with gels and creams topically daily for pain relief. See what combination is best for you!
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