I was wondering if there was any way to relieve severe back and neck pain without the use of drugs (including asprin NSAIDS and other OTC meds). Is the best way massage or something of the like? My last resort is surgery. Please help! Best answer gets 10 points!
2006-10-21 17:37:32 · 11 answers · asked by jessereczek 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
what are some effective methods of easing the pain?
2006-10-21 17:39:14 · update #1
What we used in the Military was ice massage, we would take a Styrofoam cup fill it with water and put it in the freezer, let it freeze then peel back the Styrofoam as we massaged the back with it, but the person doing the massage has to be careful to watch for the skin to turn red then hard to the touch, you will have to stop then, and give it a rest of at least 20 Min's then start the massage again...oh did i mention the massage is in circular motions over the effected area. there ya go that ought to do it for ya
2006-10-21 17:50:10 · answer #1 · answered by john s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the reason that you have the pain. If it is chronic pain from something that can not be corrected you could see a good Hypnotherapist. Get one that is also a Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker. There are some that have no real education beyond a few classes so do not go to those. I have been to conferences where the pros were able to help people with many forms of pain, including the pain of terminal illness. You can find a good Hypnotherapist in your area at this link:
http://asch.net/referrals.asp
As someone else on this list suggested Prayer also can be of help in additon to the above. Personally I think that the two go together. If you are a relgious person you might try finding 'healers' in your local parish or calling the Unity people. They have a national prayer line and I have found them very helpful.
2006-10-21 17:58:57 · answer #2 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot baths, and plenty of bed rest in a bed or recliner that is most comfortable to you heating pads & thermal patches work best when unable to relax in hot bath, Surgery Is NOT always what is best my husband has had 4 on lower back & tons of cortizone steroid mix shot that work but are only temporary he was over weight a bit and when surgery didnt releave anything but my wallet we changed our tactics a bit of weight reduction SLOWly lots of family support , lots of hot baths just soaking & resting offten helped him so much he can not take many meds himself. & besides after a while they dont work due to becoming amnune. Yes he still has problems but on a scale of 1 to 10 his Prev.Pain being ohum 20 he is about a 2 to 3 cold weather about a 4 and not a constant pain we actualy have a life now . Good Luck & We hope you feel better soon
2006-10-21 17:56:00 · answer #3 · answered by Chris C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-08 18:52:43 · answer #4 · answered by chaplean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's always great to get a massage and also put a heat pack on the back of the neck as well as the back. Also soaking in epson salt helps loosen the back. Ask your doctor to recommend you to a good physical therapist and do yoga as well and also the chiropractor can help. :O)
2006-10-21 17:56:25 · answer #5 · answered by poshbaby24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a homeopathic doctor, they're great. My mother uses an electronic device with electrodes/ waves that help her greatly. She's elminated all meds and only uses natural cures.
Wish you the best!
2006-10-21 17:47:56 · answer #6 · answered by Janet H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried a Chiropractor? Ihave had several over the years and they always help ease the pain.
2006-10-21 17:46:14 · answer #7 · answered by Joanne B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you could go to a physical therapist? I'm not sure if they could help with your kind of pain but it's worth a try.
2006-10-21 17:40:21 · answer #8 · answered by Dana ♪ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God can heal that back and neck pain if you just believe in him and trust in him he can take any pain away that meds can't.
2006-10-21 17:42:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
actually there are some exercises which will help, has your doctor suggested physical therapy?
2006-10-21 17:40:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋