Pain Relief Aid

Pain Relief Aid

A muscle strain may occur with any quick, awkward movement when muscles are not prepared for it. Weak posture can cause a tremendous amount of excessive stress on ligaments, joint surfaces and on the muscles that are required to hold the head up. Over time, the muscles will develop trigger points, become weak and tight and lose flexibility. This all leads to pain and breakdown. Pain in the neck can often be related to osteoarthritis, which is a wear-and-tear breakdown of the spinal structures. A disc herniation occurs commonly in the cervical spine because of the intense amount of motion and stress it carries. When a disc is pushed outside the normal confines, it can cause inflammatory irritation to sensitive nerve roots or put direct pressure on the nerve. Either scenario will cause local or radiating pain. There are different types of pain, caused due to different reasons and each must be treated specifically in order to check it at an early stage.

Types of Pain and Pain Relief Aid to be Used:

Back Pain: Back pain includes lower back pain, middle back pain, upper back pain or low back pain with sciatica. Nerve and muscular problems, degenerative disc disease, and arthritis can result in back pain. Back pain symptoms may be relived with pain medication or pain killers. However, it is always better to avoid medicines and use supports instead. Backrest may be used to correct postural problems, shoulder support, massage chair etc. can ease your pain.

Foot Pain: Feet, they carry you from here to there every day. But you may not think much about them until they hurt. And when they do, you want relief. To get the right treatment, you need to know the problem. The first thing to consider is where your pain is located. Ankle braces and supports, foot insoles and foot massagers can be used to get rid of the pain forever.

Knee Pain: Knee pain can be caused by a sudden injury, an overuse injury, or by an underlying condition, such as arthritis. Treatment will vary depending on the cause. Symptoms of knee injury can include pain, swelling, and stiffness. It can be relieved using a ice bag or heat pad depending upon the cause of pain, knee brace, knee cap, knee support, patellar support or knee immobilizer can also be used accordingly.

Finger Pain: Finger pain is a throbbing, cramp-like, or achy pain that’s felt in any of your fingers, including your thumb. Finger pain often results from an accident or a medical condition. For finger pain or pain caused by nerve, tissue, or muscle damage. Other treatment options, such as surgery, hand exercises, or special gear-like finger splints or supports, may be necessary to completely relieve the pain.

Neck & Shoulder Pain: A number of factors and conditions can contribute to shoulder pain. The most prevalent cause is rotator cuff tendinitis, a condition where the tendons are inflamed. Sometimes shoulder pain is the result of injury to another location in your body  usually the neck or biceps. This is called referred pain. Referred pain generally does not get worse upon movement of the shoulder. Some minor shoulder pain can be treated at home. Icing the shoulder with an ice bag for 15 to 20 minutes, three or four times a day for two to three days can help reduce pain. Or using a shoulder support can further relieve the pain.

Cervical Pain: Cervical spondylosis is usually an age-related condition that affects the joints in your neck. It develops as a result of the wear and tear of the cartilage and bones are of the cervical spine. While it is largely due to age, it can be caused by other factors as well. Alternative names for it include cervical osteoarthritis and neck arthritis. Using a heating pad or a cold pack on your neck can also provide pain relief for sore muscles. Getting regular exercise can help you recover faster. Wearing a soft neck brace or collar can give you relief.

Elbow Pain: If you have elbow pain, a number of disorders could be the culprit. Overuse and sports injuries cause many elbow conditions. For example, golfers, baseball pitchers, tennis players, and boxers often have elbow disorders. Elbow disorders may involve arm muscles, elbow ligaments, tendons, and bones in the arm. The treatments for elbow disorders depend on the underlying cause. You can treat your elbow pain with ice bags, or by using elbow padding, elbow supports or bracing suitably.