Natural Solutions For Pain
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Natural Solutions For Pain
Dealing with chronic pain is exhausting and frustrating for anyone. Chronic pain can lead to mood disorders, depression, and insomnia. Acute pain and chronic pain are signs your body is in distress. Many people struggle with pain that lasts more than 4-6 weeks, which we call chronic. Some people think this pain will disappear and decide to find treatment later. However, untreated pain can lead to more severe health issues.
What Causes Pain?
There are a few common causes of chronic pain. Let’s explore myofascial trigger points and joint dysfunction issues and how they create frequent pain.
Trigger Points
Everyone has multiple trigger points throughout the body. Myofascial pain can occur when myofascial trigger points become fibrous and hard from overuse, stress, or injury. These trigger points can often form hard knots, creating persistent pain. For example, trigger points in the jaw can cause TMJ and headaches, and trigger points in the feet can cause plantar fasciitis. Also, trigger points in the buttocks and low back can cause sciatica pain.
Sitting for long hours at a desk or computer may also lead to myofascial pain from the repetitive stress on the body. It can also lead to numbness in the limbs, known as nerve entrapment. Many doctors struggle to find the source of this pain in their patients because you can’t see it on an MRI or X-ray.
Joint Dysfunction
Chronic pain can also occur from excessive mobility. Athletes can often experience this issue in the form of osteoarthritis. People who are obese or have sustained injuries can also deal with joint dysfunction. Over time, the cartilage breaks down and the joints rub together. Pain and inflammation take over the body, leading to headaches, back and hip pain, TMJ, neck pain, or other joint pain.
Natural Solutions For Pain
Many people are searching for lasting pain solutions to increase their health and wellness. Several internet resources, including WebMD, list antidepressants, pain relievers, anticonvulsants, and opioid painkillers for pain solutions. The problem with using any of these options is that they are habit-forming and ultimately mask the root cause of the pain. While these would help in some circumstances, they are unnecessary for most pain issues. Natural solutions can help correct the root cause and help you heal from chronic pain.
For more than 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of treating many patients and helping them recover from chronic pain. Functional & Free™ is a 7-step approach that provides whole body recovery.
- Active Release Techniques – Manual therapy to release myofascial pain caused by myofascial trigger points
- Gentle Chiropractic Adjustments – These restore normal joint function and movement to reduce joint pain.
- Super Pulsed Laser Therapy – This therapy enhances microcirculation and reduces inflammation to encourage healing.
- Therapeutic Functional Training – This includes exercises and vibration training. The goal is to improve strength, posture, flexibility, and balance.
- Lifestyle Modification Coaching – Receive advice and coaching on the best exercises, sleep habits, and stress management techniques.
- Personalized Nutrition Program – Balanced nutrition is essential for pain management. We included our Natural Medicine Formulas to help correct imbalances and deficiencies. Magnesium, fish oil, curcumin, and Vitamin D are common supplements we recommended for pain management.
- The FreeDiet® – This is a proprietary diet created to reduce fatigue, fogginess, fat, and inflammation to promote healing.
One of my patients, a 40-year-old woman, suffered with chronic pain for over 25 years. She dealt with migraines, neck pain, depression, and other symptoms. Although she tried several medications, she still suffered from pain. We tried the Functional & Free™ approach for recovery and she began feeling much better. I highly recommend this approach for people who struggle with chronic pain.
Contact Natural Medicine Clinic Today
Please reach out to the Natural Medicine Clinic today if you or a loved one are struggling with chronic pain. You can call us at 561-627-5800, or email us at info@nmcwellness.com.