Optional Therapies to Relieve Pain
Your doctor may recommend the following to reduce pain:
- Acupressure and acupuncture: these are old Chinese treatment done by placing pressure on or putting needles into the body’s healing areas or energy lines. There is no evidence to show that this helps, but research shows it can reduce pain.
- Curcumin: studies show that this substance contains a potent ingredient called turmeric that can be used to reduce inflammation.
- Massage: it is used to expand your muscles and joints, enhance circulation in your lymph system and help you remain calm.
- Reiki: this is common in japan. It is used to manage stress.
- Yoga: this involves controlled movement to ease reduce stiffness in the muscles, reduce sore joints and improve range of motion. It is also used to reduce pain.
- Vitamin D: it is used as an ointment to reduce pains. They are seen in foods like: Swiss cheese, eggs, fortified products such as yoghurts and orange juice and cod-liver oil.