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  It might surprise you that you might not need pain medication to relieve every pain. Here's how you can manage your chronic pain without medications. Pain that lasts for three months or more is called chronic pain . Chronic pain can interrupt an individual's daily life routine and make an individual lose the will to live. Chronic pain management helps treat or eliminate chronic pains, whether back pain or headache, that just won't go away. Let's learn how pain can be managed without medication. Five ways to manage chronic pain without taking pain medication Exercise Exercise is essential for all of us, but sometimes a person in pain may be unable to do so. When you do not exercise, your muscles weaken, and weak muscles suffer even more pain. Exercise keeps the human body active. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins. Endorphins are chemicals that help in easing pain and boost mood. Thirty minutes of aerobic exercise is enough every day, and a good 30 minu...

  Here is everything you need to know about neurologist concussion treatment, the therapy, and why you need immediate expert advice. Head injuries often occur due to various instances and can leave one in severe trauma. You may have a considerable fall, a hit on the head while playing sports, or an accident. In some cases, the injured victim finds a small bump or a slight tenderness on the head, and you may assume it to be normal.  Unfortunately, this minor issue can turn out worst, and you might suffer from a concussion. There is a neurologist concussion specialist who helps patients dealing with immense pain and complication due to the injuries. A little delay or negligence can cause your lifelong trouble.  Especially if the symptoms persist for more than six weeks, it is a sign that you need proper treatment and careful evaluation. There are many cases where patients aren’t required to visit concussion doctors following a concussion. But, it is always healthy to be s...

  Bertolotti's Syndrome affects less than 10% of the population. Many people with this abnormality experience nothing, but those who do are more likely to experience chronic lower back pain . Back pain is something that many adults experience at some point in their lives. Nearly two-thirds of the population will experience low back pain (LBP) at some point in their lives, and more than half will experience chronic LBP (back pain that lasts more than six months). Because the cause of LBP is often not specific, determining why your back hurts can be a detective's task that necessitates X-rays and, in some cases, MRIs. These tests may identify Bertolotti’s syndrome , a lesser-known cause of mechanical LBP. This article covers the causes, symptoms, and treatment of the Syndrome. Understanding the syndrome This common congenital condition was named after Italian physician Mario Bertolotti. It affects 10 to 20% of the population, with or without lower back pain. The Syndrome occurs ...

  Biofeedback is a non-drug treatment that teaches the patient to manage involuntary body processes such as blood pressure, muscle tension, and heart rate . A patient experiencing chronic pain, urine incontinence, high blood pressure, tension headaches, and migraines may benefit from biofeedback therapy . There is less chance of adverse side effects because the therapy is non-invasive and does not involve medicines, making the therapy acceptable for people who choose not to take medications or who cannot do so, such as during pregnancy. Let's get in-depth and understand biofeedback and its different kinds of therapies. Meaning Let’s first understand what is biofeedback therapy .  Biofeedback's mechanism and mechanism of action are unknown to researchers. But they know that biofeedback promotes relaxation, which can aid in relieving various stress-related disorders. Electrodes are placed on your skin during a biofeedback session. These electrodes/sensors send impulses to a moni...