The market is flooded with pharmaceuticals that are designed to manage chronic pain, but many people are looking for a more natural solution. Side effects, high costs and the risks of addiction to opioids are reason enough for people to consider supplements and natural food source remedies for pain.
Nature has supplied almost everything that you need to manage your overall health and occasional discomfort from pain. These non-narcotic options for treating aches and pains can be highly effective, cheaper than a prescription and with low-risk side effects.
If you are dealing with chronic pain due to injuries from an accident like many of the clients of the Tinker Law Firm, opioids are not always the right choice. If you are concerned about the possibility of addiction, you can find natural and alternative pain therapies. If you are living in pain and are looking for a more effective and safe way to move through your life, try some of these natural remedies that you can find in a supplement or food-based source.
Turmeric
This curry-based spice can be found in just about every grocery or health food store. It works as a powerful anti-inflammatory and can relieve soreness in the soft tissues of the body. The active ingredient known as Curcumin fights the build-up of swelling and fluids to relieve pain. It comes in a variety of types including Black, White, and Javanese Turmeric.
Capsaicin
This strong pain reliever can be found in chili peppers. This advanced compound acts as a blocking agent that controls the brain’s signals to nerve endings that can control chronic pain. It works to relieve pain in damaged nerves, muscle injuries, and joint pain. It is most commonly used as a salve or topical cream.
Magnesium
Most commonly found in sunflower and pumpkin seeds, magnesium is an important part of maintaining your muscle health. Regular doses via high content foods or supplements can help relieve leg cramps, migraine headaches, and pain from Fibromyalgia.
Boswellia
Also commonly known as Indian Frankincense, this powerful supplement acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. It contains an active resin that attacks pain signals to the nervous system making it an effective chronic pain reliever.
White Willow Bark
Willow bark is a natural source of modern Aspirin. Known as an effective pain killer, White Willow Bark contains the natural compound Salicin that is not as hard on the stomach as manufactured label Aspirin. Drink it in tea or take as a supplement to help reduce pain, inflammation, and fever.
Valerian Root
Commonly used as a natural tranquilizer or sedative, Valerian root can also be helpful in relieving muscle pain. If you suffer from chronic pain, your muscles can be stressed and tighten in response to discomfort. Valerian root can act as a relaxant to help ease achiness, reduce nerve sensitivity and aid in supporting healthy sleep patterns.
Conclusion
If you are dealing with chronic pain from an illness or injury you might want to avoid pharmaceutical remedies and the problems that they can cause from long term use. Choose one of these natural pain relievers to see what is right for you.