Originally published September 29 2005
Doctors begin to promote yoga as a technique for pain relief
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
As the side effects of drugs begin to shake their status as the answer to pain relief, doctors are recommending alternative therapies such as yoga to manage chronic pain, although they should not be considered a quick fix, Newswise reports.
It could be just what the doctor ordered to minimize pain from chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, neck pain, low back pain or fibromyalgia, according to the September issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource.
Given recent news about the risk of some pain relieving medications, many people are considering other ways to manage chronic pain.
While not a quick fix, therapies such as massage, ice, heat and even acupuncture can be very effective if you give them time to work and use them consistently.
The September issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource explores alternative ways to manage chronic pain.
Exercise: Most people with chronic pain feel better if they are physically active every day.
Exercising too much or too intensely can make pain worse.
Ice and heat: Applying ice or heat provides short-term pain relief.
Heat is useful for reducing joint stiffness and for muscle spasm, back pain and arthritis.
Acupuncture: Extremely thin needles inserted at one or more of about 350 strategic points on your body may relieve low back pain and pain from fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis.
Electrical stimulation: Electrically stimulating the nerves that control muscles is a safe, easy and effective way to control many types of pain.
Manual therapy and massage: Osteopathic doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors and massage therapists use various techniques to improve movement and function and relieve pain in muscles and joints.
Before you try alternative therapies, learn all you can about the safety and effectiveness.
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