5 Weird (But Effective!) Natural Remedies for Chronic Pain

According to the CDC, one in five people in the United States suffers from some form of chronic pain on a daily basis. 

Chronic pain can be crippling and completely debilitating, often affecting your ability to work and live a normal day-to-day life. 

There are a number of different conditions linked to chronic pain, all of which respond to different treatments. The best thing to do is try and try again until you find a remedy that works. 

Here are a few natural remedies for chronic pain that could help get your life back on track. 

Pain Be Gone! 5 Natural Remedies for Chronic Pain 

So, how is chronic pain defined? Typically it’s a type of pain that does not dissipate after a period of three months or respond to treatment.

Conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, stomach ulcers, carpal tunnel, and gout all cause chronic pain. However, there are many other weird diseases out there linked to chronic pain. 

Here are five natural remedies, other than chronic pain medication, to help you find pain relief…  

1. Fish Oil

Packed with anti-inflammatory properties, a daily supplement of fish oil can help to reduce daily chronic pain. 

Inflammation plays a huge role in the level of pain you feel, so reducing the swelling in your body could help with pain management. 

The recommended dose is to take 1200 milligrams of fish oil a day in the form of capsule supplements. Fish oil containing eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid is known to work best. 

2. Hemp Oil 

Hemp oil, also known as CBD oil, has proven to be an effective pain management remedy in recent years. 

Yes, CBD oil doesn’t always work for everyone. But cannabinoid oil is also packed with anti-inflammatory properties which reduces cell inflammation. 

It also contains no psychoactive properties, it’s 100% natural, it’s non-addictive and legal in many states throughout the U.S. 

Hemp oil has proven to be effective in pain management with conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, and chronic migraines. 

3. Turmeric

Turmeric is a root also known as Curcuma longa, it is often used as an ingredient in Indian cuisines and other methods of cooking. 

Flavoring aside, turmeric is another incredible anti-inflammatory which helps to regulate pain management and swelling. 

The benefits of turmeric work best when taken in conjunction with bromelain and black pepper for absorption into the body. 

A recommended dose is to take two 650-milligram turmeric supplements two-three times a day.

4. Acupuncture 

This is a traditional form of Chinese medicine which has been practiced for centuries to reduce and manage chronic pain. 

Acupuncture uses very fine needles to stimulate specific points in the body while directing negative energy away from painful areas. 

These points connect certain pathways that carry vital energy throughout our body. Blockages in the flow of energy can disrupt well-being and lead to pain and illness. 

5. Heat Therapy

A long-standing remedy for pain has been the use of heat therapy, specifically on those who suffer from joint and muscular pain. 

A hot bath with Epsom salts helps to calm the nervous system and relieve pain. While heat packs placed on the area of pain are also soothing. 

Alternatively, cold therapy is also known to help with pain management as it helps to reduce inflammation locally. 

What’s important is to know when to use which form of therapy. For pain related to injuries, ice therapy works best. 

For pain related to lingering muscle spasms and aching joints, heat therapy is ideal.  

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