Some shun the use of alternative pain relief but an increasing number of medical professionals are bowing to the effectiveness of the various alternative methods available for alleviating pain.

There are many methods of alternative pain relief available and I wanted to introduce you to the most popular so that you are able to make an informed decision for care:

• Acupuncture - A Chinese Medical procedure that uses the application of fine needles to specific parts of the body


• Ayurveda - Uses diet, herbs and detoxification to balance the bodily elements


• Biomagnetics - Magnetic fields are applied to the body and work with the body's electrical energies


• Chiropractic - Manipulation of the spine and joints to realign the body


• Herbal Medicine - The ingestion or topical application of herbs and extracts from natural sources


• Homeopathy - The administration of tiny doses of a substance that causes a particular illness to enhance the body's natural defense system


• Hypnosis - Uses an altered state of the relaxed, conscious mind by the suggestion of images and words


• Massage - The skillful manipulation and rubbing the muscles of the body to stimulate and relax


• Naturopathy - Uses natural remedies that include special diets, herbs, essential oils, vitamins, and massage

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