Nobody wants to be in pain…Its not the most pleasant experience in the world hence the reason none of us are very happy when we have a nasty injury or just some general aches and pains!! Fear not though as we have at our disposal a number of strategies and products designed to alleviate this unnecessary evil that just drags us all down!!
Exercise in the form of gentle stretching is a cheap, easy and effective way to help reduce pain. This can be self-directed, or in the form of a class, such as Clinical Pilates classes. Also cardiovascular exercise such as walking, bike riding and swimming has been shown to be helpful in reducing and controlling pain levels in people who suffer from chronic pain. So along with the pain relieving/controlling effects you also get the cardiovascular benefits….its a win-win situation!!
Heat is an old and trusted method that is widely used to help relieve a wide variety of painful conditions. Heat can be applied to the painful area in the form of a wheat bag, hot water bottle or through the use of topical creams such as Flexall or Fisiocrem. The other option is ice, through the use of a flexible ice pack. All these products are available at Good County Physiotherapy so come in and check out our range.
Natural medicines, such as glucosamine and fish oil, are also worth trying if you struggle with joint aches and pains. Good Country Physiotherapy stock Bioceuticals products, which are excellent quality and great value for money.
Taping can be a very useful tool to relieve painful shoulders, knees, fingers etc. Ask your physiotherapist to demonstrate how to do it yourself at home with the appropriate materials. Fixomull and zinc oxide tape are the most commonly used and are all available for purchase at Good Country Physiotherapy or from the pharmacy.
Electrotherapeutic devices such as TENS machines can sometimes be helpful for those suffering from chronic pain conditions. Ask your physiotherapist for more information and whether this may be an appropriate pain-relieving option for you.
In short there are many options out there that you can employ yourself to help reduce pain. Try a few and decide what works best for you!
Contact one of the experienced physiotherapists at Good Country Physiotherapy TODAY in Keith, Bordertown, Kingston or Padthaway to find out how you can help manage your own pain better.
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