Everyone knows what pain is. Whether it’s in a knee, in the head, in the throat… pain is always pain and we’ve all suffered it more than once.
Faced with this, painkillers work, being able to alleviate discomfort. But their side effects are undeniable, which is why I avoid them at all costs.
On the contrary, there are effective natural strategies when it comes to relieving almost any type of pain. The problem is that people just don’t know about them!
One of the most appropriate is to learn to identify the type of pain (and I do not mean its location or its cause, as you are about to see) in order to know how to treat it properly.
Let’s see what it consists of.
Pain type 1: Hot pain swells
The “hot” is the most frequent type of pain, which is usually caused by inflammation.
Have you ever stubbed your toe on a piece of furniture? It is extremely painful and you can quickly notice swelling in the area, as well as redness and a sensation of heat that radiates after the blow.
It is a typical inflammatory reaction and, furthermore, it is usually only local. This is because when the body is attacked (whether on a chemical, toxic, microbial or traumatic level) it goes into action to defend itself.
The white blood cells then begin to secrete molecules that cause vasodilation that allows the arrival of more defense cells in the area. And all that ingenious system works tirelessly to ensure that injuries are repaired until the danger is gone.
Well, all diseases that end in “-itis” (tendonitis, arthritis, otitis, etc.) are generally an inflammatory phenomenon of these characteristics.
3 solutions to soothe hot pain
The first solution to calm a hot type of pain is cold.
Cooling the damaged area always helps reduce edema and soothe pain, as well as limit the body’s production of excessive inflammatory molecules such as cytokines or prostaglandins.
It also “sleeps” nerve fibers, hence its anesthetic action, and exerts:
- A vasoconstrictor effect (contracts blood vessels).
- A local reducing power of blood circulation.
- An action limiting the risk of internal bleeding.
- A calming effect against muscle spasms.
And the best thing is that it can be easily applied, whatever the problem that needs to be treated: a swollen and painful knee, a tendinitis, a sprain, a strain, a bite…
In general, it is recommended to do it during the first 3 days of symptoms, in order to prevent them from getting worse (yes, without abusing it, to allow the defense system to do its job).
Simply cover a few ice cubes in a damp cloth (or use a drugstore cold dressing) and apply for 12-15 minutes to the area, repeating up to every 2 hours if necessary.
Caution: You must be careful not to expose your skin directly to ice, as it can burn you. And if the sensation worsens or the area becomes too red, stop the treatment and consult a health professional.
For its part, the second solution that we could mention against hot pain is undoubtedly homeopathy.
The two main pain relievers that a homeopathic doctor would surely recommend in these cases are Belladonna (named after the poisonous plant) and the Apis mellifica (made from bee venom).
You can use Belladonna in a dilution of 5 CH for local pain and supplement if pain persists with Apis mellifica in 9 CH, always at a rate of 5 granules every 2 hours.
And the third and last technique, but no less useful: breathe correctly.
It turns out that a very easy way to relieve pain is to simply use your breath. And it is that the two phases of this, inspiration and expiration, activate each of the parts of our nervous system: the sympathetic and the parasympathetic.
Well, when you suffer from inflammatory pain, the parasympathetic system runs to try to calm the inflammation and it is necessary to regulate it.
That is why I recommend this simple breathing exercise, capable of helping to restore your balance: focus on the painful point and inhale for more seconds than it takes to exhale (for example, in a ratio of 6/4).
Repeat the exercise for 5 to 10 minutes.
Pain type 2: Cold pain does not circulate well
On the opposite side of the hot pains are, of course, the so-called “cold”.
These are not the result of any inflammation, nor are they accompanied by redness or heat.
On the contrary, they are usually due to muscle contractures or circulatory problems; in some cases they are even called “neurological”.
Good examples of this type of pain are migraine and sciatica, both of which are very disabling, but also toothaches, for example.
If you doubt if your pain is cold, this trick does not fail: see if the body instinctively “asks” for heat to relieve it. If so, there is no doubt.
3 solutions to soothe cold sores
It’s likely that I just told you gave you a clue. Indeed, the first useful solution against this type of pain is to apply heat.
This allows the muscles to relax, reducing tension and stiffness, while increasing blood circulation (vasodilation) and cellular activity (organ stimulation) and generating an inflammatory action that promotes healing.
The heat is remarkably convenient, in fact, in case of muscular contractures; back, abdominal or menstrual pain; pain and stiffness in the neck; of cramps; of migraines; of sciatica…
To apply it, simply use a hot water or seed bag, keeping the heat on the painful area for 15-20 minutes (again, be careful not to burn yourself). And as an extra tip I will tell you that sometimes a hot shower or bath is enough to relieve discomfort (here are several ideas to carry out an analgesic hot bath).
Also in this case, homeopathic solutions stand out. Specifically, against migraine, the Ignatius was bitter in a dilution of 5 or 7 CH and at a rate of 5 granules taken 2 to 4 times a day.
And finally, breathing also works wonders against this type of pain. Of course, here the exercise will be the reverse of that mentioned for hot pains. That is, you should concentrate on the region of pain (you can even put your hand on it) and exhale for longer than your inhalations last (a ratio of 4/6).
Relief must be quick. If not, better try other solutions and, if in doubt, consult a specialist.
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