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Has your physician told you that you just have to learn to live with your pain?
That he or she has run through all the available options and there is simply nothing more to be done?
In truth, there are extraordinary numbers of conventional and alternative treatments that can drastically reduce your pain or limit its effect on your life.
Pain-free-living.org includes specific, informative & straight-to-the-point information on treatments for chronic pain that have been proven to be effective. From treatments that manipulate body tissues, or therapies that distract the nervous system, to advanced treatment options such as epidural injection and surgery. The information is meant to empower you to live a pain free life, regardless of your age.
We have sifted through extensive amount of information out there on chronic pain treatments so you don't have to—and organized it in an easy to follow format.
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Articles on this site:
Understanding your pain
Pain comes from a series of electrical and chemical exchanges involving your peripheral nerves, spinal cord and brain. Learn more about the mechanism.
Common myths that can keep you from living a pain free life
Common false beliefs could lead your efforts down the wrong path. Read about the common misinformation.
Evaluate your condition
By completing a self-evaluation, you will be able to talk to your doctor with greater clarity and confidence.
Several herbs and supplements show promise in promoting a pain free life. Find out which ones
List of supplements and the chronic symptoms they treat.
If you want to get the most appropriate prescription, you need as much information as possible
Conventional drugs are an important option for most sufferers. Here is a list of over-the-counter and prescription drugs and their side effects.
Mind and body treatments that reduce stress, tension and depression
Learn the Mindfulness meditation, different types of breathing techniques; and information on biofeedback, hypnosis, and yoga.
Treatments that deal with the manipulation of body tissue
The list includes some common, well-known therapies such as chiropractic, hot/cold therapies, massage and some lesser known ones like Rolfing, The Alexander technique, and The Feldenkrais method.
Therapies that distract your nervous system so you can be pain free
Distraction therapies give the nervous system other things to focus on instead of your condition. They work on the spinal cord, sending out messages that conflict with the signal and prevent it from traveling to the brain.
Advanced treatments for chronic pain
Aggressive therapies such as deep injections and surgery can make the difference between confinement to bed and walking down the street pain free.
Food can either trigger your pain or improve your condition
Diet is a basic means of pain control, one that should be an essential element of all chronic sufferers’ plan.
Basic stretches and exercises that can make you feel better
Exercise causes your body to release endorphins and enkephalins that block signals from reaching your brain.
Ways to improve your sleep
When you don't get adequate sleep, you lack energy, are more easily irritated and aren't able to cope as well with pain and stress.
Beating chronic pain won't be easy. You need a game plan to better your odds
you can lessen the effects of occasional setbacks by developing strategies that help keep you on course to an active, rewarding pain free life.
Resources and recommended readings for each chronic symptoms
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This page was last updated on May, 29th, 2008