Professional & aspiring student athletes from both sides of the border, who plan to compete in British Columbia, should take notice. If you struggle with chronic or recurring pain, you know firsthand the toll it can take on your life day in and day out. However, there are ways that you can mitigate and manage that pain, so that you can take control of your life and get back to doing the things that you want to do. Oftentimes, in the pain management health space, you hear about new holistic, cutting-edge, or otherwise “trendy” ways to reduce pain in specific areas. While some of these trends may sound farfetched or are not backed by science, others are legitimate and effective ways of managing your pain. Here are some of the top trends in pain management that actually work.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ages-old holistic and natural technique of pain reduction and management. In addition, acupuncture has been used to help treat ailments and reduce stress in the body. According to HealthLink BC, acupuncture involves the placement of small needles just below the surface of the skin in specific pressure points. Those needles are used to channel and balance energy in your body and help enact natural painkillers to fight chronic pain. The results of acupuncture include pain relief, stress relief, and total body wellness. If you have a phobia of needles, fear not: experienced acupuncturists can set you at ease during the process.
Cold Laser Therapy
While a relatively new technique in the world of pain management, cold laser therapy can be especially effective for those trying to speed up the body’s natural healing from an injury. Cold laser therapy uses light that is “cold,” or not warm enough to heat up your skin’s tissue, to stimulate healing. Cold laser therapy uses low-level light in targeted areas of your body, and your body tissue then takes in that light. The result is a reaction between light and your damaged or injured cells that causes cellular regeneration and, thus, healing. While this technique may not be widespread, going to a reputable local back pain clinic in your area and inquiring about the service could be the first step to massively reducing the pain from your back or spine injury.
Spinal Decompression
Spinal decompression is an especially effective treatment for those who deal with recurring lower back pain. Lower back pain can be among the most bothersome types of chronic pain, and spinal decompression is a nonsurgical way of dealing with it. During a spinal decompression session, the spine is stretched and relaxed intermittently in order to bring bulging or herniated discs back to where they belong in the spine and promote a better environment for healing.
If you’re living your life each day with moderate to severe back pain, you may have some pathways to reducing or even eliminating that pain. Living a pain-free life can open so many doors for you, not only physically but also mentally and emotionally. Trying out some of these top trends with proven results may deliver the pain reduction you need to get back out there and live your life to its fullest. Check this video for more information.
