4 Ways to Relieve Pain Naturally

by Froilan Madamba May 27, 2020

Pain is never easy to deal with. It is natural. Of course, taking Tylenol or any pain Killer gets rid of your pain for a short period so you can go on with your normal activities. However there are different supplements to relieve you of pain instead of having to wait for those pain killers to work. Some people with joint pain refrain using medication due to the side effects that occur.

In this article, we will explore 4 ways you can relieve pain naturally.

1.Get some Exercise

Getting exercise is excellent pain relief. It's very important to get exercise everyday. Oftentimes pain occurs because we've been sitting around too much. Go out for a walk or jog, use home workout equipment like resistant bands to strengthen your joints. Regularly stretch your muscles in the morning or during the day. Ease into your workouts, if the pain increases it's ok to stop.

- Examples of Exercising To Do:

Yoga
Pilates
Walking
Bike Ride
Gardening

2. Warm-up/Cool Down Those Aching Joints

Arthritis pain is always the worst. To avoid taking medication to get rid of the pain,instead apply heat to the areas that hurt. Either that or you can cool down your joints using something cold. The temperature immediately affects the skin.

Find some way to distract the brain from the pain so you can enjoy your day.

- Examples of Heat/Cooling Therapies to Us:

Hot Water Bottle
Heating Pads
Take a hot/cold bath
Cold Water Bottle
Heat Wrap

3. Getting a Good Night’s Rest

What everybody needs is a good night's rest. Sleep is very important in order to keep your responses effective. Most people would need 8 hours of sleep, Refrain from sleeping with the TV on and avoid anything that will limit your sleep time. Plan out a sleep schedule that works for you and stick to this routine. Regular good sleeps improves the body response mechanism.

4. Meditate/Get a Massage

Massages are one of the best forms of pain relief. In one of the most soothing hours, a professional massage therapist can loosen all those tight muscles. Improving blood circulation around the body. It is a rejuvenating experience. Not only does a massage ease pain levels, it also relaxes the mind.

Meditation allows the brain to process pain points in the body, 15 minutes of daily meditation before you go to sleep can help reduce pain levels. When you meditate it allows the mind to scan the body for aches and pains. The benefits of daily meditation can take time to see but staying consistent is key.