Question For Today- Dealing With Pain
By DB
@dgobucks226 (34350)
June 6, 2019 7:19pm CST
As we age our aches and pain become more prominent and may not heal as quickly. From arthritis to wear and tear injuries from many years of activity we search for effective ways to heal. Aside from medications there are alternative natural methods that can ease pain.
Some are more effective than others, but ones I have tried with some success are daily stretching exercises given to me by a Chiropractor, that have relived my tight muscles and stiffness for me. And a daily regime of yoga helps me stay loose and limber so when I play golf, or do work around the house, I am less susceptible to injury or severe aches and pains afterward.
I am sure there are other equally effective preventive and treatment methods one can also use.
So which pain management approaches do you find most effective for you?
Source- HackensackMeridianHealth.org
Photo- healthline.com
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@LadyDuck (457918)
• Switzerland
9 Jun 19
@dgobucks226 I had a problem at the rotator cuff of my right shoulder, I must exercise every day to avoid surgery. I do my best, the recovery is long and I have no intention not to be able to use my arm for a few months.
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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8 Jun 19
Oh yes I agree. Any kind of exercise or movement can be effective in relieving pain. Exercise releases endorphins which help relieve pain by easing stress and also improving the bodies function.
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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10 Jun 19
@LadyDuck Wow, I have the same issue! I opted like you to do exercise and avoid surgery. I wasn't a pro athlete and it did improve over time.
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@rebelann (111154)
• El Paso, Texas
7 Jun 19
The only parts of me that have been affected by pain are my knees, back and sometimes my hands but it's not so bad that I would use meds. I just try to eat the kind of foods that give me the fatty acids, b12 and other nutrients that help keep the body healthy.
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@rebelann (111154)
• El Paso, Texas
8 Jun 19
All I've done with my diet is go organic @dgobucks226 it isn't cheap but neither are meds so I figure I'm still not paying out as much as people on meds do.
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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9 Jun 19
@rebelann I see exactly what you mean there. That is an excellent point!
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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8 Jun 19
Oh that is a terrific point about eating right 
I discovered getting the proper amount of sleep along with a good diet can reduce inflammation according to doctors. Gluten-free diets have been shown to be helpful according to some experts.
I've tried gluten-free at times, but it's hard to follow that diet for me.
I discovered getting the proper amount of sleep along with a good diet can reduce inflammation according to doctors. Gluten-free diets have been shown to be helpful according to some experts.
I've tried gluten-free at times, but it's hard to follow that diet for me.1 person likes this
@RasmaSandra (73368)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Jun 19
Only occasionally does my sciatica act up now. I think it feels pretty good in the heat of Florida after being blasted by the cold of northern Europe for many long years. Other than that I have a painful knee when rainy days come.
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@RasmaSandra (73368)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Jun 19
@dgobucks226 No I don't do anything special for my back now that the sciatica problem seems to be a thing of the past I am alright otherwise when it acted up it was difficult to sit and to walk.
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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12 Jun 19
@RasmaSandra Good to hear! I have sciatica issues myself and yes it can be very difficult to sit and move about.
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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8 Jun 19
That's a good point! The warmer climate is much better on the joints than cool rainy weather. Also many who suffer from arthritis find heat effective. Do you do any preventive techniques to keep your back from acting up?
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@Hannihar (129391)
• Israel
14 Jun 19
@dgobucks226
You are right about as we age our injuries do not heal as fast as they once did if they did. I am a slow healer. I go to my doctor or my physical therapist. I have tried the alternative medicine but was not for me. I have not gone to a chiropractor here.
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@Hannihar (129391)
• Israel
16 Jun 19
@dgobucks226
I understand what you are saying. I have never used a chiropractor here. I did go to my physical therapist and since this is an old wound that will not heal I did not see any point in continuing. I still have one free session that I paid for. I get exercises from her and do them at home.
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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18 Jun 19
@Hannihar I also saw a physical therapist for my back. Same thing... when my insurance ran out I did those exercises at home.
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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14 Jun 19
I see. I used a chiropractor when my back acted up and I could hardly move. He did help, but they want you to keep coming for treatment and insurance will only pay for so many visits.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
7 Jun 19
That is a good point about stretching. I like to go to the pool. Ages back I took a water fitness class and remember some of those exercises that seem to help sore muscles
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
12 Jun 19
@dgobucks226 I'm curious too about acupuncture and cupping
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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12 Jun 19
@FayeHazel Yes, perhaps I might try them if my aches and pains become to much to bear 
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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8 Jun 19
Yes that's true. The water puts less stress on the joints than other forms of exercise. I've never tried it but
I've heard Acupunture is another effective pain relieving method that works for some people.
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@FourWalls (62096)
• United States
7 Jun 19
I do stretches and walk. I meditate and do yoga and tai chi. When it gets "heavy" I put on Lidocaine patches and take Tylenol.
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@FourWalls (62096)
• United States
8 Jun 19
@dgobucks226 — everyone is different, of course, but I’m in more pain from my charley horse than my back after three rounds of Putt Putt. My brother says they help his knee pain, too, and his knee is bone-on- one waiting for a replacement surgery.
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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9 Jun 19
@FourWalls I see. Thanks for the explanation. Good to know.
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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8 Jun 19
I've always heard about those patches on TV. How effective are they? Meditation is a good one.
Meditation calms the mind and allows the brain to relax. I find Yoga effective and fun because you find your own level of comfort doing the different positions.
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@Hate2Iron (15730)
• Canada
9 Jun 19
I found that walking up hills makes a big difference on how my back feels. My posture must be completely different as I climb!! I've tried everything else and finally found something that works!!
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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10 Jun 19
Wow, that's an interesting discovery. I guess you need to stand taller to keep your balance which aligns your spine in the right position.
@Tampa_girl7 (48908)
• United States
28 Jun 19
Movement and plenty of water seem to be the key for me. I ride my stationary bike mostly and walk.
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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29 Jun 19
Both of those methods will keep you moving and are easy on the joints
@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
8 Jun 19
I have some hand outs from my physical therapist for some exercises. I can't see where it relieves much pain.
it seems with one ailment, several others have followed and i hurt for different reasons.
@just4him (305965)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Jun 19
@dgobucks226 That's true. It's easier to swim than anything else. I only need to watch how much time I'm in the pool. Lately, it feels like I'm overdoing it a bit.
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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8 Jun 19
That's a good one! Swimming is use a lot with athletes recovering from serious knee and back injury. Less stress is placed on the joints than walking, jogging, or other therapies.
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@JESSY3236 (18925)
• United States
11 Jun 19
I sometimes do yoga. I also put on ICY Hot if I do hurt anywhere.
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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12 Jun 19
Yoga keeps me from falling apart! ICY Hot... yes I know it well 
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@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
8 Jun 19
@dgobucks226 haha really?
Ok thanks I'll continue.. Even Never skip now
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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8 Jun 19
I did not do much serious stretching when I was a lot younger. I never realized how very important warming up those muscles first before exercise is key to preventing injuries.
You have a long way to go before you discover those aches and pains Keep up with those stretches
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