5 Solutions For At Home Pain Management

Sensations of pain are signals to your body that there is an issue which needs to be addressed. For major pains, speak to a clinician or other healthcare professional about your next steps. But for many minor aches and sores you can relieve your pain at home!

There are many options for pain management that do not require invasive procedures or any type of medication. Here are five of our top suggestions!

5 Ways to Relieve Your Pain At Home

1. Cold & Heat Therapy

These are both effective ways to relieve pain in many situations, sometimes in conjunction with each other. Cold therapy, like Biofreeze, is used to reduce acute pain. Heat therapy helps with joint stiffness and widespread, chronic pain. Some therapy tools, such as TheraPearl packs, can be used for both cold and hot purposes.

2. Stretching

Pain can be a result of continual stress on joints due to causes as simple as poor posture. Stretching can improve blood flow to tightened or sore areas, relieving inflammation. Stretch straps can improve range of motion and flexibility beyond the stretches you are able to do by yourself at home.

3. Massage

Massages are perfect for alleviating built-up tension in joints and muscles. It can relieve tension as well as stress and anxiety you may be feeling. A cost effective way to utilize the benefits of massage therapy is by using a roller massager or a foam roller on the tight areas.

4. Paraffin Treatment

Paraffin uses moist heat on hands or feet to ease pain and stiffness. It is effective in loosening digits before exercising as well. gLOVE Treat with Parasilk Paraffin Products makes it easy to use paraffin treatments by yourself in the comfort of your own home.

5. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

For backs, shoulders, and arms, TENS may be an effective way to relieve pain. It uses electrodes to send electrical impulses along nerve fibers, creating a tingling sensation that alleviates discomfort and pain.

If you are experiencing minor stiffness or pain, don’t ignore it, making it the new normal. Try these at-home treatments and start feeling like yourself again!

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