Natural remedies continue to progress as time passes and research advances, alleviation is becoming more attainable and injuries manageable as treatments and methods advance. A huge benefit to such treatment is that it is affordable and less likely to cause unwanted side effects.
This article discusses some natural remedies those with spinal cord injury pain should consider for alleviating discomfort.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture targets specific areas of the body, and in recent years, medical professionals are now recognising its effect on spinal cord injury and improving long-term pain outcomes. Even if it doesn’t work, acupuncture is a harmless and pain-free remedy worth trying.
Vitamins and supplements
Taking daily vitamins and supplements ensures you get the right amount of what your body needs to feel healthy and work to the best of its ability. Numerous studies have expressed that a daily dose of Omega-3 fatty acids can help aid spinal cord injury pain. Flax seed oil and fish oil can make all the difference for someone dealing with SCI discomfort.
Multivitamins such as vitamin D and calcium are essential for better bone and spinal cord health. While vitamins are not an overnight cure, they can help strengthen the immune system to prevent other illnesses and provide energy and health support.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy uses plant extracts in essential oils to boost health and wellbeing. Essential oils are applied to the skin, stimulating the nervous, endocrine and immune systems and will have different effects on the body.
Treatment will often depend on the areas affected, as some oils help support inflammation and pain while others promote relaxation. With spinal cord injury, aromatherapy can alleviate stress.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is one of the first remedies those with spinal cord injuries consider to help adjust to the pain. With minimal mobility and stimulation after injury, body circulation is limited.
Good circulation is essential, and it is necessary to help with overall health, ensuring that all the nutrients you need travel through the body and oxygen levels are maintained. Massage therapy encourages blood flow, relieves tension and relaxes the muscles, reducing pain and helping with body motions.
Yoga
Adaptive yoga adapts the exercises so people with spinal cord injury can participate safely and accordingly. Yoga is a fantastic way to get to know your body again after injury and concentrates on breathing, posture, the mind and body, which helps with both the physical and psychological impacts of spinal cord injury.
Natural remedies can help people in different ways
As with any treatment, natural remedies for spinal cord pain will help individuals in different ways, and something that works incredibly well for someone may not have the same effect on someone else.
It’s a case of trial and error, and once you find the solutions that work, it is far more cost-effective and has less chance of side effects. Before trying any natural remedies, however, it is essential to consult your doctor with any concerns or questions you may have.
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