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ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO HELP TAME PAIN
Alternative ways to help tame pain
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Published on 18th May 2017
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1. GET BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM YOUR FRIENDS
Regular contact with people, in particular friends and loved ones can help distract
you from your pain. Laughing with friends triggers the body to release endorphins,
feel-good chemicals that are also natural pain-relievers. Hobbies can also help to
distract you from your pain.
2. HOT AND COLD THERAPY
Both heat and cold therapy can help to alleviate pain and can be used in conjunction
with pain relievers.
Cold therapy can help to slow inflammation and reduce swelling and is particularly
useful for recent injuries, such as a sprained ankle or wrist. An ice or cold pack
placed on an injury can numb sore tissues and alleviate pain. Pain management
techniques such as PRICE (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) use cold
therapy to limit swelling and help recovery.
Heat therapy eases pain by encouraging blood flow. This can be done by applying
some form of heat to the affected area to aid the healing process. Nurofen Express
Heat Patches are designed to apply heat directly at the area you want to treat and
start to heat up in five minutes. Don’t put ice or anything too hot directly onto the
skin. This method should work well with many parts of the body. Back pain relief,
muscular pain relief and more can all be eased by hot and cold therapy.
3. A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Aches and pains can make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. However, if you’re
in pain, regular sleep might be exactly what the doctor ordered. Try to establish a
routine at bedtime to help your body relax so you can get to sleep easier.
Meditation and other relaxation techniques can also help you get to sleep.
4. LIGHT EXERCISE
Light exercise is a great way to help relieve pain. When you exercise, your body
releases endorphins, the body’s natural pain relievers. Exercise can also distract you
from your pain; try a light exercise at first for a short amount of time, such as
walking, yoga, swimming or gardening. You can slowly increase the amount of time
you spend doing exercises. Do not push your body too hard and listen to what it is
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routine at bedtime to help your body relax so you can get to sleep easier.
Meditation and other relaxation techniques can also help you get to sleep.
4. LIGHT EXERCISE
Light exercise is a great way to help relieve pain. When you exercise, your body
releases endorphins, the body’s natural pain relievers. Exercise can also distract you
from your pain; try a light exercise at first for a short amount of time, such as
walking, yoga, swimming or gardening. You can slowly increase the amount of time
you spend doing exercises. Do not push your body too hard and listen to what it is
telling you - if it is hurting then stop and try something else, you do not want to
exacerbate your pain.
5. MEDITATION AND RELAXATION
Meditation and other relaxation methods not only reduce stress but in some cases
may also help with managing pain. Meditation can help to reduces anxiety.
Breathing exercises can also help relax the body and alleviate pain.
WHEN YOU SHOULD CONSIDER PAIN RELIEF TABLETS
Everyone experiences pain at some point in their lives. In most cases the pain is
mild to moderate and short term and in these cases there is a range of painkillers
available over the counter including ibuprofen based painkillers such as Nurofen.
For further advice on which pain relief is suitable for you please speak you your
doctor or pharmacist.
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