Remedies For Pain From Centuries Old, To Cutting Edge Wellness Technology
Published on Your Health Magazine
Pain is the leading cause of disability in the U.S., followed by depression and anxiety. The Global Burden of Disease Study in 2016 reveals the dominance of pain as the leading cause of disability globally. It is relevant to look to the past and current wellness technologies to address pain.
HISTORIC METHODS OF HOLISTIC PAIN RELIEF
Aromatherapy is a centuries-old effective modality and humanity’s first medicine. Oils are distilled from plants, flowers, trees, or leaves and applied topically to relieve pain. Essential oils such as Helichrysum, Peppermint, Frankincense, and Palo Santo are powerful anti-pain oils. If you are curious about essential oils, visit http://oily.life/wealthofhealth for a free e-book.
Acupuncture is known for pain relief and restores qi or energy to blocked meridians and tissue to facilitate healing. (Harvard Health Publishing: Relieving Pain with Acupuncture). It is well known for headache relief!
Breathwork is known to have a profound impact on the body’s ability to restore calm and lessen pain. Here are a few techniques:
BOX BREATHING – Taught in the Navy Seal’s training for focus, calm and clarity. Inhale for a count of 4, Pause for a count of 4, Exhale for a count of 4, Pause for a count of 4.
3-5-8 BREATHING – Inhale for a count of 3, Pause for a count of 5, Exhale entirely for a count of 8.
Massage Therapy – many doctors and chiropractors prescribe massage therapy to patients for improved circulation, flexibility, and lessen muscle spasms, all to address pain. The relaxation component of massage is equally therapeutic and meaningful for restoration. When coupled with powerful essential oils, it is a WIN/WIN for pain relief! (Pain Management Best Practices)
Chiropractic is manual manipulation of the spine, joints and muscles to allow the body to find balance and healing, by a licensed doctor of chiropractic. The benefits of an organized nervous system are improved posture, less neck and back pain, and fewer headache symptoms. (Harvard Health Publishing: Chiropractic care for pain relief)
CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY
Phototherapy or Light Therapy has enhanced health and well-being for over 100 years. Certain light frequencies cause specific bodily changes, like sunlight stimulating the body to produce Vitamin D. A non-transdermal drug and chemical-free patch is used as an intervention for lessening pain on acupressure points; it is the light and your body that offers healing. Having the patches at my fingertips for clients is invaluable and one effective modality for continuing pain relief. (Lifewave Light Therapy)
TENS Stimulation – transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation employs low-voltage electrical currents to relieve pain. It is a small device that delivers a current on or near your nerves to block pain. The electrical current elevates endorphins, the body’s natural pain-killing chemicals.
Embracing the past and current wellness modalities for pain can be your greatest asset for relief and robust living!
