Pain therapy for seniors

Pain therapy for seniors

Pain can occur again and again throughout your life. The pain you are experiencing may be due to a condition or illness. It can also be due to broken bones, arthritis, and other diseases that affect movements. Pain is different for everyone and pain tolerance is also an individual thing. While some cannot tolerate pain very well, others can tolerate pain excessively well. Because pain can be caused by so many different things, there are different ways to deal with the pain and move on with your day.

Exercise and yoga can be an option for pain management. Some have found that exercising regularly helps them be more flexible and relieve their pain. Yoga is a great alternative exercise that doesn't overtax the body or strain the muscles. It allows the person to flex their muscles and this makes moving easier. If you don't exercise regularly, you may feel tense and tense all the time. This makes you more susceptible to pain. You can check local newspapers or call your local health clubs to find out when the next yoga exercise class starts so you can attend.

Over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen are just one of the many ways to control pain. Ibuprofen controls inflammation and can relieve your pain in just 15 minutes after taking a dose. There are other alternative medications available over the counter. You may also find that hot compresses can relieve pain. It is important to remember that you should never use extreme heat. If you use a heating pad, make sure you only keep it on the pain shield for about 20 minutes at a time. Moist heat is another alternative as it provides a nice, even heat that relieves pain.

Prescription medications are another alternative for pain relief. These are only available with a doctor's prescription. The problem with relying on prescription medications is that they can be addictive and you may not be able to stop taking them once your pain subsides. Prescription medications have their advantages in that they relieve your pain for longer periods of time and quickly. The downside to taking prescription medications is that you are taking a controlled substance and must take it at specific times. You cannot take more than prescribed. When the painkillers wear off, you can stop taking them until it is time for your next dose.

Acupuncture is another alternative for pain control. Acupuncture is an ancient practice that uses pins to apply pressure to specific nerve endings that control pain. It is known and can help relieve your pain at any extreme.

Treating pain is an individual preference, and even if you feel you can no longer handle the pain, you need to explore all available options and try to help them manage your pain and live your life as it should be.

Inspired by Joan Nelson