Natural Pain Relief

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Natural pain relief means using treatments and lifestyle strategies that tend to stimulate your body’s inborn healing mechanisms to heal your body itself in order to lessen or get rid of your pain.

Examples of treatments and lifestyle strategies that are effective in relieving pain naturally are chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage therapy, naturopathy, functional medicine, exercising and movement, eating healthy, nutritional supplements, and stress management.

Treatments that provide natural pain relief treat the underlying cause

Most times, treating the underlying cause of your pain makes more sense than covering your pain up with medicine like tylenol or ibuprofen. For example, many headaches are caused by misaligned bones of the spine near the base of the skull. As a result, these misalignments irritate the nerves that travel into the head and cause headaches. In these cases, it would make more sense to get chiropractic adjustments to treat the misaligned bones and nerve tension, which is the underlying cause of these headaches, rather than covering up the symptom with tylenol.

When you correct the underlying cause of your pain, you are more likely to get pain relief and regain your health.

Treatments that provide natural pain relief tend to be more safe and more effective than drugs

In general, natural treatments tend to be safe because they stimulate the body to heal itself. In other words, the body being able to heal itself is a safe and natural process that supports the function and life of the person.

On the other hand, drugs, on the whole, aren’t as safe as natural treatments. Whereas, natural treatments support the natural function of the body, drugs aren’t compatible with the natural chemistry of the body. Therefore, many drugs can be toxic and have many side effects.

Although drugs are needed in cases of acute trauma, acute infections, or end of life care, they fail to address the underlying cause of most health problems which are largely chronic in nature. For example, pain medications like tylenol, ibuprofen, and aspirin can help mask your pain, but fail to solve the underlying cause of your pain.

The following posts explain how you can get natural pain relief and start to live pain free, with more strength, energy, and focus.

Desk Setup Mistakes That Cause Headaches and Back Pain

September 14, 2025 by Dean Collins Leave a Comment

Spending long hours at a desk is part of daily life for many students and office workers. Unfortunately, common desk setup mistakes often lead to headaches, neck tension, and back pain. These problems can make it harder to focus and enjoy your day. The good news? Most of these issues come from simple errors that can be corrected with a few small adjustments. Mistake #1: Poor Monitor Position One of the most frequent desk setup mistakes is placing your monitor at the wrong height. A screen … [Read more...]

Is Intermittent Fasting Right for You? Benefits, Risks, and Tips

September 6, 2025 by Dean Collins Leave a Comment

Intermittent fasting has gained attention as a simple yet powerful way to improve health. Many people use it for weight loss, more energy, or even pain reduction. If you feel sluggish and out of balance, fasting can act like hitting your body’s reset button. Still, before you begin, you may wonder: Is intermittent fasting right for you? Let’s explore how it works, the benefits, and when it might not be the best choice. What Is Intermittent Fasting? Our ancestors didn’t eat three meals a … [Read more...]

Back-to-School Backpack Tips to Prevent Back Pain from Heavy Backpacks

August 31, 2025 by Dean Collins Leave a Comment

As summer ends, many parents are busy preparing for a new school year. Along with supplies and schedules, one important detail that is often overlooked is your child’s backpack. Using the right strategies can help prevent back pain from heavy backpacks, keeping your child’s spine healthy, posture upright, and comfort high. Why Backpack Safety Matters: Prevent Back Pain from Heavy Backpacks Children’s spines are still developing, making them more vulnerable to stress and strain. When … [Read more...]