== Home remedies ==
* Devil's claw (harpagophytum procumbens) an aromatic plant from Namibia is superior to traditional painkillers in several respects.It's as effective as COX-2 inhibitors... without the deadly side effects!*Meditation : According to [[willow bark]] is actually the APF or the American Pain Foundationherbal form of aspirin. It too contains salicin, mimicking the effects of aspirin.*Meditation : meditation is a recommended pain management technique especially when pain is accompanied by anxiety or fear. Take time to sit in a comfortable place and focus your mind on a pleasant image like a scenic location or your favorite flower, or simply on your breathing. It will be hard to train your mind to focus on one object especially when you are experiencing chronic pain. If your thoughts wander and you start to think about other things, you can simply draw your mind back to your point of focus. This may be hard to accomplish especially if you are experiencing chronic pain.
* Heat and Cold Therapy : Putting a cold compress on the affected areas will help relieve localized pain by numbing the source. This is effective for muscle and joint pains and can also be used to relieve pain caused by burns and minor wounds. Your physician may also advice heat and cold therapy. This is often recommended for people suffering from intense and chronic pain. You can do this by switching the shower from hot to cold. Heat and cold therapy improves the circulation of blood in the body and helps relieve different types of pain.
* Massage : Massage therapy helps in relaxing the muscles and in reducing muscular spasm. The American Pain Foundation stated that pain often results to muscle tension. This can be resolved by massage therapy in addition to the other methods of naturally relieving pain. Getting a massage from a licensed therapist also helps promote a feeling of well-being, improve circulation and relieve muscular tension.
* Music : Music affects the mind and soul. According to the APF, listening to music is useful in managing pain. A study involving 200 patients suffering from chronic pain found that music therapy can significantly reduce their levels of pain. You can listen to any of your favorite music during the onset of pain and move your body to the rhythm. Music helps in taking your mind away from the pain and brings your attention to something pleasant.
* Omega-3 : Studies show that omega-3 fatty acids help in reducing pain and inflammation associated with health conditions like osteoarthritis, chronic ailments and other chronic diseases. The reason behind omega-3's efficacy in relieving pain lies in its ability to influence the body's production of inflammatory enzymes and the pain associated with inflammation. Increase your body's level of omega-3 fatty acids by eating cold water fishes like tuna, mackerel and salmon. Taking food supplements that contain high levels of omega-3 can also help in reducing and relieving chronic pain.
* Herbs : There are natural herbs that helps in relieving pain and which can serve as a healthier alternative to pharmaceutical pain medications. [[Willow bark]], for example, has been used for centuries in relieving the pain caused by childbirth. Today, [[Willow bark]] is used as a natural remedy for fever, pain and inflammatory health conditions. The herb contains salicilin which is a derivative of the primary ingredient of aspirin. Capsaicin from chili peppers can serve as a natural analgesic by blocking the vanilloid receptor that is responsible for producing localized pain. It is available in cream form which can be applied topically on the affected areas.
* Drinking [[ginger]] ale can help reduce pain by blocking the vallinoid receptor through its active ingredient gingerols. Unlike capsaicin that produces a small amount of pain, gingerols result to pain relief without the unpleasant burning sensation. The compound also helps in reducing inflammation by reducing the build-up of platelets. Feverfew has also been found to be effective in relieving pain caused by [[headache]], [[migraine]] and [[arthritis]].
* [[Cayenne]] peppers give off heat that seems to have a warming effect to almost all parts of the human body. It also promotes better blood circulation, allowing nutrient-rich blood to go to the joints that are inflamed and promoting better healing. The heat also helps relieve pain in arthritis and can even help with low back pain.
* the bark of the Tabernaemontana divaricata plant, also known as crepe jasmine, contains a compound known as conolidine that appears to be just as effective at treating pain as morphine, but without all the harmful side effects.
* auriculotherapy, also called auricular therapy (applying pressure on various points on your outer ear) is helpfull to fight stress, pain, [[allergies]], [[High Blood Pressure]], [[insomnia]], excess weight, [[diabetes]], [[Drug Abuse]],...
* [[Bromelain]] gives a significant reduction in pain and swelling.
* Turmeric is more safe and precise than asprin in stopping inflammation by shutting down the COX2 enzyme responsible for pain.
* Devil's Claw is as effective as COX-2 inhibitors... without the deadly side effects!
* Boswellia has been used for centuries by traditional Indian healers to reduce pain and inflammation.
* [[Licorice]] acts similar to cortisone – without the side effects. Cortisone has been known to reduce inflammatory processes by decreasing swelling and pain.
* Wintergreen contains methyl-salicylate which helps relieve pain. However, methyl-salicylate is toxic to the skin, especially when it is applied topically by salicylate-sensitive individuals. Be cautious when using topical preparations of the herb, such as its oil form. You may also use its dried form herb.
== Warnings ==