March 8, 2009
Pain relief from the discomforts of muscle and joint ailments such as arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel, and rheumatism might be possible with alternative treatments. Arthritis is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Arthritis is easily among the most common of the geriatric problems faced by people over the world today. It is characterized by mild to severe pains in the various joints of the bones, especially in the joints of the hands, legs and the back. Arthritic pains are felt more acutely in the fingers. It makes the joints swollen, and if not treated in time, the joints may become permanently deformed.
Herbs can help with healing of neck pain and are good for acute and chronic problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints. Vitamins and minerals can help with arthritis relief by reducing the swelling of tissues and can provide relief from pain. In a cup of warm water, put two teaspoons of lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey. Have this twice a day. It will reduce the severity of arthritic pains. Most topical pain relief products contain one or more herbs as active ingredients which work as an analgesic and counter-irritant disrupting pain signals. Menthol applies to the skin selectively stimulates nerve endings sensitive to cold, producing a sensation of coolness.
Herbs has a local analgesic effect. Methyl Salicylate is the primary constituent in Oil of Wintergreen, a naturally fragrant oil. This chemical relative of aspirin also relieves the inflammation that causes pain and widen blood vessels. Camphor is a penetrating aromatic herb distilled from camphor wood and has a warming property. It alleviates pain, removes swelling, promotes blood circulation and is commonly used topically for contusions, sprains and traumatic injuries. Capsaicin is extracted from red chili peppers and is the substance that makes chili peppers hot. It is used for pain relief by reducing substance P.
Which is found at nerve endings and is involved in transmitting neuralgic and arthritic pain signals to the brain. Pain relief is not instantaneous after application as it is the cumulative depletion of substance P over a period of weeks that brings the full effect. Take two to four tablespoonfuls of castor oil per day. This will help to flush out the toxins collected in the areas of the joints. Also have a cup of strong ginger tea each morning. This keeps the digestive system quite efficient. Other herbal remedies used for pain also include belladonna, chamomile, cloves, devil’s claw, cayenne, dong quai, white willow and yohimbe.
Herbs can help with healing of neck pain and are good for acute and chronic problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints. Vitamins and minerals can help with arthritis relief by reducing the swelling of tissues and can provide relief from pain. In a cup of warm water, put two teaspoons of lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey. Have this twice a day. It will reduce the severity of arthritic pains. Most topical pain relief products contain one or more herbs as active ingredients which work as an analgesic and counter-irritant disrupting pain signals. Menthol applies to the skin selectively stimulates nerve endings sensitive to cold, producing a sensation of coolness.
Herbs has a local analgesic effect. Methyl Salicylate is the primary constituent in Oil of Wintergreen, a naturally fragrant oil. This chemical relative of aspirin also relieves the inflammation that causes pain and widen blood vessels. Camphor is a penetrating aromatic herb distilled from camphor wood and has a warming property. It alleviates pain, removes swelling, promotes blood circulation and is commonly used topically for contusions, sprains and traumatic injuries. Capsaicin is extracted from red chili peppers and is the substance that makes chili peppers hot. It is used for pain relief by reducing substance P.
Which is found at nerve endings and is involved in transmitting neuralgic and arthritic pain signals to the brain. Pain relief is not instantaneous after application as it is the cumulative depletion of substance P over a period of weeks that brings the full effect. Take two to four tablespoonfuls of castor oil per day. This will help to flush out the toxins collected in the areas of the joints. Also have a cup of strong ginger tea each morning. This keeps the digestive system quite efficient. Other herbal remedies used for pain also include belladonna, chamomile, cloves, devil’s claw, cayenne, dong quai, white willow and yohimbe.
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March 2, 2009
Arthritis is nature’s way of reminding us ‘baby-boomers’ that we now have some body parts that could use more TLC than they required when we were ‘in our youth’.
Seeking out a doctor who will likely confirm that our joints are aging is not necessarily something that is going to increase our self-esteem. But it may give you an idea of what to expect.
Let’s take a look at what you might anticipate when you decide to go for medical treatment.
What To Expect
First visit, new doctor: An orthopedic doctor will inform you of the ups and downs of your pain. He’ll remind you, too, that you’re not as young as you used to be. (Having a good time, yet?)
Probably, the doc will suggest that you adjust your life-style. He will want some testing just to be sure that ‘he’s sure’ before delivering a diagnosis to you.
Now, you can ask ‘Why’ but you may not get an answer. Doctors just order the Tests. It’s their job! Maybe you’ll get the results at a later visit.
Your Examination
Doctor’s strategy: Prescription medication to alleviate your pain first. He already knows that you really hurt or you would not be visiting him!
He will, no doubt, lay down the law. Keep that sore joint moving, no matter what it takes. ‘Resting’ it only adds to your chances of needing more appointments.
Remember, you decided to see the doctor to make things better!
Your Treatment Plan
Here’s a doctor’s common treatment plan for your pain to get better.
1) Reduce the inflammation in the painful joint. (That medicine he gave you does this.) This’ll get you to succeed with step 2.
2) Go to physical therapy to hurt some more so your pained back, knee shoulder, etc. can be whipped back into functioning as well as it can.
Then therapists take the doctor’s orders. They design an exercise program to fit your diagnosis. You keep at these tasks for about a month.
Therapists call or fax the physician so he can decide if therapy is helping you or not. And back you go to the doctor to start all over again.
The Moral Of Your Story
You finally realize you are in charge of your pain if you want to get rid of it. The doctor visit, diagnosis, and therapy are just steps in a process.
Conservative action may be all you need to ease that cranky joint problem. A reputable specialist would consider more drastic treatment only if you had
little pain relief.
Recovery, under your control, increases self-esteem rather than diminishing it! A positive attitude keeps you feeling young!
Seeking out a doctor who will likely confirm that our joints are aging is not necessarily something that is going to increase our self-esteem. But it may give you an idea of what to expect.
Let’s take a look at what you might anticipate when you decide to go for medical treatment.
What To Expect
First visit, new doctor: An orthopedic doctor will inform you of the ups and downs of your pain. He’ll remind you, too, that you’re not as young as you used to be. (Having a good time, yet?)
Probably, the doc will suggest that you adjust your life-style. He will want some testing just to be sure that ‘he’s sure’ before delivering a diagnosis to you.
Now, you can ask ‘Why’ but you may not get an answer. Doctors just order the Tests. It’s their job! Maybe you’ll get the results at a later visit.
Your Examination
Doctor’s strategy: Prescription medication to alleviate your pain first. He already knows that you really hurt or you would not be visiting him!
He will, no doubt, lay down the law. Keep that sore joint moving, no matter what it takes. ‘Resting’ it only adds to your chances of needing more appointments.
Remember, you decided to see the doctor to make things better!
Your Treatment Plan
Here’s a doctor’s common treatment plan for your pain to get better.
1) Reduce the inflammation in the painful joint. (That medicine he gave you does this.) This’ll get you to succeed with step 2.
2) Go to physical therapy to hurt some more so your pained back, knee shoulder, etc. can be whipped back into functioning as well as it can.
Then therapists take the doctor’s orders. They design an exercise program to fit your diagnosis. You keep at these tasks for about a month.
Therapists call or fax the physician so he can decide if therapy is helping you or not. And back you go to the doctor to start all over again.
The Moral Of Your Story
You finally realize you are in charge of your pain if you want to get rid of it. The doctor visit, diagnosis, and therapy are just steps in a process.
Conservative action may be all you need to ease that cranky joint problem. A reputable specialist would consider more drastic treatment only if you had
little pain relief.
Recovery, under your control, increases self-esteem rather than diminishing it! A positive attitude keeps you feeling young!
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