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Had Major Spinal Surgery Called Autonomy, Extensive Nerve Damage, Scoliosis In Spine. Suggest Natural Pain Relief?
I have had major spinal surgery called octonomy not sure I've spelt it correctly I have extensive nerve damage causing pain plus 3screws from metal work sticking out at my back near my rib cage my surgery is very new it was done because I have scoliosis my spine was shaved to gve me a s shape as from previous surgey my spine was flat and I was stopping badly have just come off tramadol as has a severe reaction was taking it from April when I had my surgery can you recommend natural pain relief am doing meditation and having acupuncture
Sat, 5 Oct 2013
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Here are some of the natural pain relieving methods and measures for you -
- Release your inner endorphins : Endorphins are the body's natural pain relievers, and they can be as strong as many of the strongest pain relievers. The body produces endorphins during aerobic exercise. Infact any activity that gets your blood pumping for a sustained period will release pain relieving endorphins into your system.
- Eat foods rich in resveratrol : Scientists have shown that foods high in resveratrol will slow down disc degradation. Resveratrol is found in red grapes, cranberries, and blueberries.
- Eat cookies : Research shows that eating sweet foods like cookies, chocolate or ice cream, helps reduce the sensation of pain. Or just bake the cookies. Enjoying a smell that is both sweet and pleasant has been shown to reduce the perception of pain.
- Feel the heat :Applying some form of heat (a hot water bottle, electric heating pad) can go a long way in easing your pain. Benefits of heat are twofold: it
increases the flow of healing oxygen and nutrients to the damaged area, and it suppresses pain signals being sent to your brain.
- Cool it with ice : Back pain almost always comes with some level of inflammation, and ice is the best natural way to reduce it. Ice also helps by acting as a local anesthetic, and by slowing the nerve impulses, which in turn interrupts the pain-spasm reactions between the nerves in the affected area.
- Enjoy the outdoors :Researchers found that Vitamin D helps relieve pain by aiding in the absorption of calcium, which is needed for bone growth and repair. Other research shows vitamin D may directly help soothe pain. About 15 minutes of sun exposure on your face and hands a day is enough to get your daily dose of D.
- Meditate twice daily :Easy to learn and immediate results make this one of my favorite paths to natural pain relief. Meditation can also help reduce the
depression, anxiety, stress and sleeping problems that often accompany chronic pain.
- Get enough restorative sleep :Getting enough sleep is critical to managing the pain and healing, so it’s important to employ a variety of sleep aids to help you get a healthy amount of sleep.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Here are some of the natural pain relieving methods and measures for you -
- Release your inner endorphins : Endorphins are the body's natural pain relievers, and they can be as strong as many of the strongest pain relievers. The body produces endorphins during aerobic exercise. Infact any activity that gets your blood pumping for a sustained period will release pain relieving endorphins into your system.
- Eat foods rich in resveratrol : Scientists have shown that foods high in resveratrol will slow down disc degradation. Resveratrol is found in red grapes, cranberries, and blueberries.
- Eat cookies : Research shows that eating sweet foods like cookies, chocolate or ice cream, helps reduce the sensation of pain. Or just bake the cookies. Enjoying a smell that is both sweet and pleasant has been shown to reduce the perception of pain.
- Feel the heat :Applying some form of heat (a hot water bottle, electric heating pad) can go a long way in easing your pain. Benefits of heat are twofold: it
increases the flow of healing oxygen and nutrients to the damaged area, and it suppresses pain signals being sent to your brain.
- Cool it with ice : Back pain almost always comes with some level of inflammation, and ice is the best natural way to reduce it. Ice also helps by acting as a local anesthetic, and by slowing the nerve impulses, which in turn interrupts the pain-spasm reactions between the nerves in the affected area.
- Enjoy the outdoors :Researchers found that Vitamin D helps relieve pain by aiding in the absorption of calcium, which is needed for bone growth and repair. Other research shows vitamin D may directly help soothe pain. About 15 minutes of sun exposure on your face and hands a day is enough to get your daily dose of D.
- Meditate twice daily :Easy to learn and immediate results make this one of my favorite paths to natural pain relief. Meditation can also help reduce the
depression, anxiety, stress and sleeping problems that often accompany chronic pain.
- Get enough restorative sleep :Getting enough sleep is critical to managing the pain and healing, so it’s important to employ a variety of sleep aids to help you get a healthy amount of sleep.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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