Pain is something that most of us dread, but pain often serves a
useful purpose: it tells us that something is wrong and that we
need to do something about it. So that toothache or pain in the
back should not be ignored. Unfortunately some medication masks
pain rather than treating pain. So, what can you do if you are
experiencing pain?
Sometimes the choice is obvious: if you have toothache, you need
to visit a dentist. Sometimes it’s less clear. What do you do if
you have backache? There are several different choices,
including visiting an osteopath, a chiropractor or a sports
therapist. Sometimes specific exercises will do the trick. Have
a look at the books by Pete Egoscue for simple easy exercises
you can do to help alleviate chronic pain.
Sometimes chronic pain responds well to a change in diet. Some
people with arthritis find that reducing their meat intake
and/or sugar and white flour intake works well. Some pain is
caused by allergy problems, so check this out with a
kinesiologist.
A recent study on irritable bowel syndrome has shown that many
sufferers are allergic to foods, such as yeast (in bread,
alcohol, etc.), wheat, peas, cashew nuts, almonds, barley, beef
and soya. Migraine sufferers often do well if they exclude
certain trigger foods, such as chocolate, cheese, red wine and
citrus fruit.
Drinking lots of water can help. So can eating lots of fruit and
vegetables. These are rich in antioxidants, which help keep the
joints lubricated and so prevent stiffness. Many people swear by
fish oil supplements, or glucosamine sulphate to keep them fit
and supple into old age.
Whatever you do, don’t just put up with pain. Have a look at all
the possibilities, not just pain killers.
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