Pain Relief

Pain Relief

Tens of thousands of people deal with chronic pain every day of their lives. Searching for pain relief is sometimes frustrating because there are so many choices.  It can be very tricky to discover the right kind of pain supplement that works.  Many people resort to taking Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, however they often do not realize that NSAIDs can in fact pose serious risks to health. And it’s not just NSAIDs that can cause health complications.  The popular pain reliever Acetaminophen, can also cause major, often irreversible health problems. 

Common NSAIDs include Ibuprofen, Naproxen and Aspirin. Ibuprofen, commonly found in over-the-counter pain relievers such as Advil, can cause major health problems including inducing second heart attacks in persons who already have a history of heart disease and heart attacks. In addition, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can damage the stomach lining and cause kidney complications.  Asprin has been found to cause gastrointestinal ulcers and other stomach problems.  Acetaminophen, a main ingredient in Tylenol, can also pose health risks.  Research has found that Acetaminophen can cause major liver problems, even at recommended doses.  In fact, acetaminophen is the leading cause of liver failure in the U.S. As a result, many health professionals feel that it’s best to avoid these kinds of pain remedies whenever possible and instead choose more natural pain relief.

One proven pain management method is acupuncture.  Acupuncture is the practice of inserting the tips of tiny needles into specific points in the skin in order to treat pain or disease.  Chinese medicine practitioners often employ acupuncture to great effect and it has been shown to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and also to promote feelings of wellbeing.  This natural pain relief is achieved without any narcotic effects or damage to the stomach lining or kidneys. 

Surprisingly exercise can also relieve pain.  Those with lower back pain or joint pain might do well to spend some time on the treadmill or in a yoga class.  Strengthening the muscles in the body can then help to support the weaker areas such as a bad knee or a strained back.  And yoga not only strengthens the body, but it also helps to keep it limber and flexible while promoting feelings of peace and tranquility. 

Of course there is definitely natural pain relief available in the form of nutritional pain supplements.  Glucosamine sulfate can help repair damaged joints, connective tissue and cartilage, which can in turn relieve pain, even if it’s chronic.  And there is an anti-inflammatory pain management supplement derived from the bark of the Phellodendron amurense (cork) tree, which has natural pain relieving properties that is gentle on the stomach and poses no risk to kidney or heart health.  This all-natural plant extract has been used safely and to great success in Chinese medicine for more than two thousand years.

It pays to do some research regarding natural pain relief. There is hope to managing chronic pain.  Pain relief is often just a trip to the gym or a nutritional supplement away!