3 Tips to Get Independence from Chronic Pain (Without Medication or Injections)
Happy Independence Day! It’s that time of year again when we get to celebrate the fun summer holiday, filled with fireworks, family, friends, food, and a whole lot more! Here at Arancia PT, we want you all to celebrate a different kind of
independence. Independence from your chronic back pain! When our bodies are experiencing chronic, untreated pain, it can make it very difficult to enjoy our favorite activities. It can also get in the way of us spending time with our loved ones, as it is difficult to stay mentally present when you are in pain. If you
are feeling like you have tried everything from pills to injections, even surgery, and still aren’t feeling like your best self, then listen up! We want to discuss how you can stay independent from pills and other things that are just temporary fixes to a chronic problem. And yes, there are ways that this can be done
holistically! The fact is, pain is tied to a number of different things. Chronic
pain does not happen overnight. It is oftentimes the result of bad physical habits and routines overtime, injuries, and even emotional distress
Our tissue remembers all of the physical and emotional trauma we have experienced. A lot of times, chronic mystery pain can be directly related to a mental or emotional trauma that you may have experienced months, years, or even decades ago. It is important to figure out any underlying emotional stresses that you might be carrying with you in order to get to the true root of the problem if you have been dealing with chronic pain that you cannot explain. Furthermore, chronic pain can cause feelings such as anger, hopelessness, sadness, and anxiety. To treat pain effectively, you must address the physical AND the emotional components. Alternative medical treatments, including rehabilitation, mental therapy, and physical therapy, like what we do here at Arancia, maybe more helpful for treating chronic pain than constantly turning to medication and surgery (unless deemed absolutely necessary). A few examples of how to manage pain without medication are but are not limited to, the following:
- Gentle exercise: Exercise may be the last thing on your mind when you’re in pain. But gentle activity can actually help you recover. Exercise in the form of walking, biking, or swimming loosens stiff muscles and improves blood flow, both of which speed up your body’s natural healing process.
2. Stress management: There is a strong connection in the brain between stress and pain. Finding healthy ways to cope with the pressures of everyday life can help you gain peace of mind and control of your symptoms.
3. Working With a Specialist: Working with someone who understands your issue and your body is the best way to ensure you are getting the best care. Most of our patients are people who have seen doctors, surgeons, and other therapies with no luck, Then they find someone who specializes holistically in their specific areas of concern, and the dialogue and understanding lead to much better results. Specialized treatment is an extremely important part of getting to the root of your pain. More specifically, a fascial expert. Fascia is a thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber, and muscle in place. It serves as a sort of memory for your physical body.
If you are considering specialized treatment to get independence from your chronic back pain, please contact us online here or give us a call at 401-602-7006. We are always happy to talk to people who are looking to find their best holistic options for getting independence from life-altering pain and living their best lives again! We look forward to hearing from you!