Always take any medications as directed by your doctor to most effectively treat your pain and to avoid potentially overdosing. Go to the doctor if you have an infection or injury that you cannot treat at home.
Topical pain relievers, like Capzasin and Zostrix, use capsaicin, which is the substance that makes chili peppers spicy, to prevent your nerves from effectively sending pain signals. Salicylates, such as Aspercreme and Bengay, are creams that contain aspirin, which relieves inflammation and pain. Counterirritants, which includes common creams like Icy Hot and Biofreeze, have menthol or camphor which will give you the sensation of warmth or cold. Topical pain medications are often used for reducing joint pain. Consult a doctor before using them on children or if you are pregnant.
Aspirin, such as Anacin, Ascriptin, Bayer, Bufferin, and Excedrin. Don’t give aspirin to children under 19. Ibuprofen, which includes Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, and Medipren. Naproxen sodium, such as Aleve. These medications can be effective for reducing pain due to osteoarthritis, muscle aches, backaches, tooth problems, gout, menstrual cramps, joint pain due to fever, or headaches. Always follow any instructions on the warning label. Do not take these medications if you are pregnant without first consulting a doctor. Watch for signs of an allergic reaction.
This can be effective for conditions such as arthritis and conditions such as frozen shoulder syndrome, but may only provide temporary pain relief.
The most common types of antidepressants used to treat pain are tricyclic agents and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. It may take a few weeks before they provide relief. Your doctor may also refer you to a psychiatrist, who can prescribe the appropriate medications and treatments for you.
Heat is also an effective treatment for areas of your body that are stiff or tight. Don’t apply it directly to your skin. You don’t want to accidentally burn yourself!
Applying a cold pack and help hot, swollen, or inflamed joints, bruises, or other minor injuries. Don’t leave the cold on the affected area for longer than 15 minutes at a time so you don’t cause damage.
Ginger may help reduce inflammation. Feverfew may help headaches, stomachaches, and toothaches, but should not be taken if you’re pregnant. Turmeric may help reduce inflammation, help arthritis, and reduce heartburn, but you shouldn’t take it if you have gallbladder disease. Devil’s claw may help with arthritis and back pain.
Many pain relief clinics also offer acupuncture. You may need more than one session to experience maximum effects. Acupuncture is effective at reducing symptoms of headaches, menstrual cramps, back pain, osteoarthritis, pain in the face, and some digestive issues.
For example, you’ll learn which muscles are tensing up and causing your pain so you can learn to relax them. Bio feedback can give you information about muscle tension, body temperature sensors, sweat responses, and your heart rate. Go to a reputable therapist who is either licensed or works under a doctor.
If you injured yourself, avoid strenuous exercise like running or weight lifting while your body heals.
Physical can help strengthen weak muscles, increase your range of movement, and heal after an injury. Physical therapy is often effective for musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and other conditions. Some serious injuries will require physical therapy in order for your body to properly heal.
Progressive muscle relaxation, which is where you mentally through your body, 1 muscle group at a time, and slowly tense and then relax it. Visualization, where you concentrate on picturing a relaxing location. Deep breathing Meditation Yoga and Tai Chi Massage Hypnosis
Your doctor may also be able to refer you to a mental health professional. A psychiatrist may also prescribe medications that will help treat anxiety or depression, which may help to reduce your pain as well
