In Pain? 7 Natural Pain Management Techniques to Consider

Pain. As a Bio-Energetic Chiropractor for over 37 years, I have seen how pain is a great

motivator for most people. It gets your attention. Whether your pain is caused by cancer, chemo treatment, or a toothache… when you are under its influence, pain can significantly decrease the quality of your life.

According to recent statistics put forth by the National Institutes of Health, “pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined.” It is cited as the most common reason why a person accesses the traditional health care system.

Pain Meds Can Have Deadly Side Effects

In addition to being highly addictive, prescription pain meds come with a laundry list of side effects (sometimes after just a few days of use). According to a 2008 comprehensive report, these include sedation, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, physical dependence, [increased] tolerance [requiring a higher dose or a change in meds], and respiratory depression.”

Long-term effects include severe digestive imbalance, hormonal dysfunction, immunological impairment, and muscle rigidity. Even over-the-counter pain relievers such as Tylenol come with their own issues. Besides gut flora imbalance, long term use of Acetaminophen (i.e. Tylenol) can lead to fatal liver damage and kidney cancer. A 2013 psychological study conducted by the University of British Columbia also found that Acetaminophen may affect areas of the brain that determine moral judgment.

7 Alternatives to Addictive Pain Meds

There are natural substances and techniques, however, that can gently affect pain receptors in the brain and ease suffering without all the nasty side effects. The following 7 natural remedies have been shown to do just that:

#1. Cannabis: By far, one of the most effective (if not THE most effective) natural substance for pain is the measured use of medical marijuana. Cannabis works on the subtle systems of the body through the endo-cannabinoid system. THC and CBD working synergistically in various amounts has been shown to numb pain receptors. Cannabis has been used for pain management for thousands of years in cultures all over the world. Both anecdotal and scientific evidence has linked it to pain relief. Indeed, it is often the “medicine” of choice for those suffering from chronic pain as well as those undergoing harsh traditional cancer treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy.

#2. Chili Peppers: In particular, capsaicin found in cayenne pepper can have an effect on “Substance P” which is a chemical found in nerve cells that transmits pain signals to the brain. Capsaicin in topical form is particularly effective.

#3. Moringa: Moringa oleifera is fairly new to the west, although it has been part of the ancient healing cornucopia in Africa, Central and South America, and India for centuries. One French study found that Moringa root, as a powerful anti-inflammatory, was effective for relieving the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and respiratory conditions such as bronchitis in laboratory rats.

#4. MSM (methylsulfonylmethane): According to a study conducted in 2006 at the Southwest College Research Institute in Tempe, Arizona, “MSM (3g twice a day) improved symptoms of pain and physical function during the short intervention without major adverse events” for sufferers of knee pain associated with osteoporosis.

#5. Acupuncture: Acupuncture consists of the insertion of small needles in exact locations (or meridian points) in the body. It has been used for thousands of years in China for the healing of countless ailments and for the general balancing of “Chi” in the body. Some Chinese doctors are even able to perform complex surgery with just the use of acupuncture as anesthesia. The latest scientific study on the relationship between acupuncture and pain management resulted in a collaborative 2012 report published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The report pooled the research findings from close to 30 previous studies. Overall they found that acupuncture relieved pain by about 50%.

#6. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or Tapping): Emotional Freedom Technique works with the principles of energy “meridians” obtained, again, from Chinese medicine. EFT can help balance the “subtle energy system,” help heal emotions and aid in the unblocking of energy, causing sometimes an instant relief from pain. It also works with the emotions to help resolve subconscious negative emotional patterns that may be enhancing the pain.

#7. Curcumin (turmeric): Curcumin is an herbal powerhouse when it comes to healing on all levels. Not only have recent studies confirmed curcumin’s effect on cancer tumors, this substance found in the Indian spice turmeric is also a natural pain reliever by the effect it has on inflammatory markers. A study published in the International Journal of Cell Biology found that curcumin can regulate cytokines, protein synthesis, and enzymes which are linked to inflammation in many neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, pulmonary and autoimmune diseases. In addition, a 2011 study conducted by Cheiti-Pescara University in Italy found that a proprietary blend of curcumin and soy phospholipids was shown to relieve pain as well as increase mobility in people with osteoarthritis.

Using Pain Management Techniques for Chronic Pain

There is definitely a time and a place for pharmaceutical anesthetics. For acute trauma, injuries and surgeries, it would be hard to imagine what such experiences would be like without them and their ability to rapidly block pain response.

Danger exists when pain, and the use of toxic pain meds, becomes chronic. This is where the power of natural substances can come into play. There are dozens of natural modalities and substances that have been proven effective at alleviating pain with zero side effects.

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