Research has shown that one in five people battle chronic pain on a daily basis. In fact, over 50 million Americans dealt with it on a daily basis during the course of last year. If you are one of those people who are fighting an uphill battle in managing your pain, you would understand the feeling of continuously looking for a solution to free you of the pain. You might be fighting a chronic illness, are recovering from an injury, or have a dermatological problem that is causing you pain. Whatever it is, there are a number of options out there that can assist you in managing your plight.
One of the most underrated options to look at are the more natural options that help you relieve pain. Prescribed medication and synthetic drugs are naturally the first choices in pain management, especially in severe cases, but natural options can assist in the day to day management and control of the pain. In this article, we took a look at the various options that you have in managing pain.
Below, we will delve into four options that include not only minor lifestyle changes, but maybe also a change in mindset.
CBD Remedies
Over the last few years, the CBD trend has taken the world by storm. It has not only become legalized in more and more states and countries, but it has become more socially acceptable too. The stigma around CBD oils has been lifted over the last few years, and most of this is due to the extensive research has been done on the healing properties of the product. CBD oil has been proven to relieve symptoms and ailments of various illnesses and diseases. One of the biggest ailments CBD extracts can relieve is, in fact, pain. Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are taking regular doses of CBD based products to find relief from chronic pain.
Scientific studies have proven that the compound acts in such a way that symptoms are chronically decreased. CBD oil also assists with (not limited to):
- Joint/muscular pain;
- Anxiety and depression;
- Cancer-related symptoms;
- Acne and dermatological ailments;
- Neurological disorders like Epilepsy and Multiple Sclerosis;
- High Blood Pressure;
- Diabetes;
- Arthritis.
There are a number of products on the market that you can choose from to assist you with your pain management. They all come in different strengths and applications, so if you are wary of the side effects and impacts, you can always start off with something light until you are comfortable to try something stronger. Below we will touch on three options for you to choose from in the CBD range.
CBD Oil
CBD oils are the most popular products in the CBD range. CBD oils are administered orally with a dropper. You can simply drop a few drops of oil under your tongue and wait for it to start working. Due to this type of application, it is one of the most effective ways of treating any of the ailments. It is quick to absorb and starts working quicker than any other product on the market. It is also more potent and therefore has a higher success rate than the others.
CBD oils come in varying strengths, so you can choose what you want, based on the severity of your ailment. There are also a number of flavors on the market for you to choose from, so you can try out a few to find your favorite. Make sure you do some research into the brands and products before buying, however.
CBD Creams and Topicals
Creams, rubs, and topicals have also become steadily more popular, especially with first-time CBD consumers. Should you be a first-time consumer, you may feel more comfortable with these products. These creams and ointments are specially formulated so that you can apply directly to the impacted area. In fact, if you are looking for a cream for pain and inflammation, you should look no further. Whether you have suffered an injury muscle, joint or dermatological pain, you can treat that directly with these rubs.
One of the only draw-backs is that the creams and ointments are not necessarily as effective as the CBD oils. They can take a while to absorb and are certainly not as strong as the other products.
Vapes
Vape pens are very common among pain sufferers globally. They allow you to vape large amounts of CBD a day and are perfect for managing extreme pain. Due to the fact that a vape pen allows the patient to add the oils into the device in order to smoke the oils, it could put non-smokers off this option. The advantages are that more of the CBD oil gets absorbed into the bloodstream and vaping it is much more effective in managing pain.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture has, for decades, been used as a pain management remedy for people who are not afraid of sticking needles into their skin. While there is no scientific research backing up the validity of the treatment, millions swear by the practice and use acupuncture for the treatment of migraines, back pain, muscle ailments, and even more severe diseases.
Based on Chinese practices, acupuncture is the insertion of tiny needles into your skin around the affected areas. It is claimed that the practice allows you to balance your energy. So, should you be in pain, there is clearly a problem with one of your energies. This practice allows you to create an outlet and ensure that everything is back in line.
Low Impact Exercise
This may seem counter-productive, but exercise can be extremely healing for a person. Whether it be high stress, low immunity or even weight gain, light to moderate exercise can assist you on your way to recovery. The same goes for pain and pain management. Low impact activity can have a positive impact on the relief of pain. Yoga is a great example of an exercise that you can try should you be in pain.
Many of the poses and stretches are designed specifically to drive blood to various regions of your body, promoting healing and relief. The slow stretches can also assist in releasing aches from cramped muscles and even push blood into impacted organs. The great thing about yoga, for example, is that you can take it at your pace so as not to injure yourself further.
Wrapping Up
In wrapping up, there are more options out there to treating pain and discomfort than synthetic drugs. Keep in mind, a healthy lifestyle, like healthy and fresh foods, drinking lots of water, and removing or limiting substances like alcohol and cigarettes can have a huge impact on your healing and management process.