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Pain Relief
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Well... most painkillers, not just Tylenol/Advil, can affect the stomach/liver, so I will skip over the pills.
Aside from painkillers, my favourite pain relief method is heat and/or ice packs. You have to be very careful that they're not too hot or too cold, and always wrap them in a towel before putting them on your skin, but they're a lifesaver. My favourite kind of heat packs are seed-based heating pads - just one minute and a half or two minutes in the microwave, and done!
Moving around can also help. I'm not saying that you should work out if you're in pain, but don't stay still for too long lest it get worse. I'd advise that you go to a kinesiologist and see what they tell you to do. You can also Google specific exercises to help you handle pain - at your own discretion, and always consulting with your doctor.
Aside from painkillers, my favourite pain relief method is heat and/or ice packs. You have to be very careful that they're not too hot or too cold, and always wrap them in a towel before putting them on your skin, but they're a lifesaver. My favourite kind of heat packs are seed-based heating pads - just one minute and a half or two minutes in the microwave, and done!
Moving around can also help. I'm not saying that you should work out if you're in pain, but don't stay still for too long lest it get worse. I'd advise that you go to a kinesiologist and see what they tell you to do. You can also Google specific exercises to help you handle pain - at your own discretion, and always consulting with your doctor.
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I was eating painkillers like candy after my car accident in late 2019 (left me with a herniated disc in the c5-c6 level of my spine). I stopped taking them because of the aforementioned side effects. My favorite pain relief methods are heating pads, ice packs, and physical therapy. The latter hurt like a bee, but after a few sessions, I saw results (such as increased range of motion with my neck).
You have to find a balance between resting what's injured, but also using/strengthening it without causing further injury. It's best to seek professional help if possible.
You have to find a balance between resting what's injured, but also using/strengthening it without causing further injury. It's best to seek professional help if possible.
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BC Powder works, but of course it's terrible on the stomach being 500mg of aspirin. When I used it many moons ago, it gave me ulcers. These days I don't have pain that I can tell, rather the older I get the less pain I have. Heating pads are a nice comfort when used in moderation; heat theraphy has nice benefits in general.
I would recommend looking into reflexology if you want to try something more natural and away from pills. Wishing you all of the best in hopes that you can find something that helps you with haste.
I would recommend looking into reflexology if you want to try something more natural and away from pills. Wishing you all of the best in hopes that you can find something that helps you with haste.