Free Your Body of Chronic Pain With Innovative Treatments

If you suffer from chronic pain, you understand how even hope for the smallest relief is enough to get you out of bed in the morning. Fortunately, today’s medical field is full of innovative treatments for patients undergoing constant pain. Here are three incredible options for freeing your body of pain and debilitating conditions.

1. Nerve Injections

One of most common reasons for chronic pain is a disruption between the nerves and the spinal cord. Often times, a herniated disc causes searing pain to travel from the broken nerve site into the lower back or legs. A successful treatment for this pain is nerve injections consisting of a numbing agent and a steroid. This combination of drugs works to decrease swelling and inflammation at the site of the nerve damage. If you endure sharp pain originating from your spine, you may be a candidate to receive an epidural, a discography or a nerve block injection.

2. Complimentary Solutions

When alternative medical treatments are used alongside traditional procedures, they are called alternative solutions or alternative therapies. These can be of great help if you find not enough or no relief from conventional medicine such as steroids, pain pills and surgery. Common complimentary therapies include:

• Acupuncture-An ancient Chinese treatment utilizing disposable stainless steel needles to increase endorphins to the pain area and rebalance the body.

• Dietary changes-Many people find great relief from their pain by decreasing the amount of sugar, carbohydrates and fats they consume as these can cause inflammation of the joints.

• Chiropractic care- Chiropractic adjustments that realign the spine can decrease headaches, back pain, abdominal inflammation and even increase energy levels.

If you are interested in using complimentary treatments, make sure to talk to your doctor before starting them.

3. Patience and Positive Thinking

One final solution for chronic pain is your mental ability to change your outlook and mindset. If you wake up everyday believing you are going to be in terrible pain that stops you from enjoying life, chances are, that will be your outcome. Medical studies have show that staying positive, having patience and advocating for the best treatment for yourself greatly diminishes pain, inflammation and the onset of more illness.

If you are interested in trying any of these innovative treatments and pain management strategies, contact your local pain treatment office. Many medical facilities can provide you with these treatments and more information.

By Dr. James  Lin
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