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Our PatientsFebruary 27, 2020

Recommendations for Non-Drug Pain Relief

By Harkaur Bhangoo
5 years ago

Hello Sports Fans and Non-Sports Fans Who Have Aches and Pains,

Phoenix Felipe’ makes a rare appearance in Sun City, AZ.

This is a follow-on note from the  2020 Groundhog Day note (aka 2020 Super Bowl) about non-prescription medication options for reducing pain.  Here are other recommendations from WebMD for non-drug pain relief:

  • “Massage. A lot of people find relief from gentle massage….several studies have found that massage is effective in relieving pain and other symptoms…
  • Relaxation techniques. Guided imagery, hypnosis, biofeedback, breathing techniques, and gentle movement such as tai chi. Relaxation techniques are often very effective, particularly when a patient — or a caregiver — is feeling anxious.
  • Acupuncture. Several studies have found that acupuncture can be helpful in relieving pain…
  • Physical therapy. If a person has been active before and is now confined to bed, even just moving the hands and feet a little bit can help.
  • Pet therapy. If you have bouts of pain that last 5, 10, or 15 minutes, trying to find something pleasant — like petting an animal’s soft fur — to distract and relax yourself can be helpful.
  • Gel packs. These are simple packs that can be warmed or chilled and used to ease localized pain.”

Until next time……Happy Spring!

AZ Spring coming soon!
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