4 Ways to Relief Pain

Introduction
TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
TYPES OF PAIN
ACUTE PAIN
CHRONIC PAIN
CAUSE OF PAIN
COLD AND HEAT
EXERCISE
PHYSICAL THERAPY
CRYOTHERAPY

TYPES OF PAIN
ACUTE PAIN
The pain can range from a dull ache to a
sharp rash and can range from mild to
extreme. You may feel pain in one part of
your body or it may be in whole body. There
are two types pain.
It is a normal response to an injury.
It starts suddenly and is usually
short-lived.

CHRONIC PAIN
This type of pain continues
beyond the time expected time
for therapy. It usually lasts for
more than three months.

CAUSE OF PAIN
THE MOST IMPORTANT CAUSE OF PAINS INCLUDES
INJURY
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
SURGERY

COLD AND HEAT
Physical activity plays an important role in
EXERCISE
These two proven methods are still
preventing the pain. Resting for short periods
helps in pain relief for certain types of
can reduce pain but too much rest can
injuries. You can use ice packs
actually increase pain and you are at a greater
immediately after an injury to reduce
risk of injury when you try to re-agitate.
swelling and heat packs are better for
Research has shown that regular exercise
relieving chronic muscle or joint injuries.
can reduce pain by improving muscle strength
and long-term flexibility. Exercise can also
If a homemade hot or cold pack does
not do the trick, ask a physical
cause the release of endorphins, the body’s
natural pain reliever. Some exercises are
therapist or chiropractor for their
easier to perform for some chronic pain
versions of these treatments, which
can penetrate deeply into muscle and
sufferers than others; Try swimming, biking,
walking, rowing and yoga.
tissue.

PHYSICAL THERAPY
CRYOTHERAPY
Physical therapy is an essential part of any
Cryotherapy, also known as “cold therapy”, is a
technique in which the body is kept in extremely
pain management program. Physiotherapy
helps relieve pain using certain techniques
cold temperatures for several minutes.
Cryotherapy can only be given in one area, or you
that improve movement and function
can opt for cryotherapy throughout the body.
affected by an injury or disability.
The principle for whole body cryotherapy is that
Strengthening and strengthening muscles
you can get many health benefits by immersing
the body in extremely cold air for several
with the help of a physical therapist not only
relieves pain, but can prevent it from coming
minutes. The person will stand in an enclosed
chamber
back.