Natural treatments for pain work without the drugs and surgery of conventional medicine. Instead, they enhance the natural ability of the body to heal itself. Some natural treatments include reflexology, massage therapy and chiropractic work.
Reflexology
Reflexology is a science and a natural healing art that relaxes the body and eases tension, which aids healing. It can used to relieve pain such as migraines, arthritis and back pain. Manuel and alternating pressure is used on the reflexes of the hands, feet and outer ears. Pain is felt through the reflexes and each reflex area corresponds to organs, systems and structures all through the body. Healing may occur when pressure is applied to stimulate these areas. Reflexology is generally a safe treatment but people with certain health problems such as vascular disease of the legs or feet or osteoarthritis that affects the foot or ankle should avoid this treatment.
Massage Therapy
According to clinical research, massage therapy is an effective treatment for health problems including pain. Massage therapy may alleviate chronic back pain and pain, muscle spasms and anxiety in patients with certain serious illnesses. A therapist massages muscles and soft tissues with different techniques. Fibromyalgia is a painful illness but symptoms may improve with massage therapy. Pain, stiffness and repairing muscles can be relieved by increased blood circulation to the muscles. There are different kinds of massage that relieve pain such as deep tissue massage and Swedish massage.
Chiropractic
Chiropractic is a natural treatment that doesn't utilize drugs or surgery but employs pain management and healing techniques. Chiropractors work mainly on the spine and nervous system to improve health. The role of the chiropractor is to free the body of restrictions, both structural and neurological, so that it can heal itself. Chiropractors can help relieve the pain of whiplash injuries, fibromyalgia, nerve pain, sprains, slipped disc, low back, neck, arm, elbow, hip and leg pain. Chiropractors can lower the risks of pain before it happens by suggesting corrective exercises, spinal and postural screening and physiotherapy.
