- Take Kratom Powder
Mitragyna speciosa, or kratom as it’s more commonly known, is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia, widely marketed for its powerful therapeutic properties. Pain is one of the numerous medical ailments that the herb may treat.
Kratom relieves pain by desensitizing the opioid receptors in the brain and central nervous system (CNS). The herb produces similar analgesic effects as conventional opioids but with fewer adverse reactions.
Like many herbs, kratom supplements come in different formulations. Popular ones include kratom pills, capsules, herbal teas, and powders.
However, it’s worth noting that Mitragyna speciosa is regulated in several jurisdictions. This begs the question, is kratom powder legal in Canada?
All kratom formulations, including powders, are legal in Canada. The only exception is that vendors shouldn’t sell consumable kratom goods. That means all powders should be marketed for administration by any means other than oral consumption.
Fortunately, this restriction applies only to kratom retailers and not end users.
- Let Go Of Stress
Stress is a mental condition, whereas pain is a physical one. As such, it may be difficult to draw a nexus between the two.
However, numerous studies have shown that stressful feelings can exacerbate pain.
For instance, stress may trigger muscle spasms and stiffness, often manifest as excruciating pain. The condition may also increase the body’s sensitivity to pain.
Therefore, managing your stress is a proactive way to deal with daily aches and pains. Common stress reduction strategies include getting a good night’s sleep, following a robust workout plan, and sharing your worries with loved ones.
If the condition persists beyond a couple of weeks, then it’s best to consult a licensed therapist.
Hit the Gym
We’ve just highlighted following a workout plan as one of the strategies for managing stress and, by extension, pain. But that’s not the only way exercise may relieve pain.
Working out regularly is associated with the release of endorphins. Endorphins are the body’s natural painkillers and stress relievers.
Hitting the gym more often also relaxes your blood vessels. This might help to relieve pain caused by constricted arteries, such as hypertension-induced headaches.
Besides, exercising regularly may reduce joint and muscle stiffness, thereby improving mobility. This can be particularly useful in alleviating arthritis-induced pain.
However, it’s important to choose a workout that improves your pain as opposed to one that worsens it. If in doubt, consider light aerobic exercises.
- Eat a Healthy Diet
Most people associate unhealthy foods with high risks of lifestyle diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. However, diet impacts virtually every aspect of the body’s physiology.
Not only might eating a well-balanced diet help in fighting lifestyle diseases that manifest in pain. It may also prevent these conditions from occurring in the first place.
A well-balanced diet is ideally one consisting of decent amounts of the three major food groups – proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. However, according to many nutritionists, the diet should be relatively high in protein.
Protein serves as the building blocks for the development of muscles and tissues. A deficiency of this nutrient might lead to long-term tissue damage.
As for carbohydrates and lipids, the focus should be on dietary fiber and healthy fats, respectively.
- Try Heat Therapy…..
The application of heat therapy as a pain management strategy goes way back. This therapy works by softening muscles and tissues located closer to the skin’s surface, consequently ramping up blood circulation.
Increasing the temperature of an aching area can also alleviate discomfort and improve muscle flexibility. Besides, it might treat damaged tissues in the afflicted area, improving mobility.
Now, there are two major forms of heat therapy – dry heat and moist heat.
Dry heat works by the conduction method. Common ways to administer the therapy include using heating packs or heating pads.
On the other hand, moist heat works by convection method. It’s comparatively more effective and easier to apply than dry heat. Common application methods include using steamed towels or hot baths.
- …..Or Cold Therapy
Cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, is the direct opposite of heat therapy. However, both are effective pain relief methods.
Cold therapy works by decreasing the temperature of the afflicted area. The idea is to reduce blood flow to the aching site, thereby attenuating inflammation-induced pain.
Experts generally recommend cryotherapy for relieving joint or tendon pain. So, the method is particularly effective at managing lower body pain, such as leg pain.
The most common way to apply cold therapy is by using ice packs. You’ve likely seen this treatment being administered to athletes injured in action.
Other common cryotherapy application methods include taking ice baths, getting ice massage, and using coolant sprays.
Summary
All the above-listed interventions may help in combating different types of pain. However, the efficacy of each remedy depends on howit iss administered.
Therefore, you must consult a healthcare professional before choosing the best pain management strategy. That’s especially true if you’re already on other conventional pain management treatments.
