Home Remedies for Pain ( courtecy;- webMD ) These 13 simple strategies can ease many common aches and pains
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Ways to Treat Pain at Home
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When to Say When
Pain from injury,
accident, or illness can happen to anyone at any time. You can do a number of
things at home to feel better. But go to a doctor if it suddenly gets worse or
changes -- especially if there’s tingling, numbness, or burning -- or if
nothing you try makes you feel better.
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RICE
It stands for rest, ice,
compress, and elevate, and it’s the go-to treatment for minor sprains and
bruising. Ice the injury as soon as possible and put pressure on it with an
elastic wrap or bandage. If you’ve hurt an arm or leg, rest with it raised above
your heart to keep swelling down. But don’t stay in one place too long -- it’s
best to get moving again as soon as you can.
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Water
Use it to clean cuts and
scrapes and to treat burns. If you're dealing with a burn, put the injured area
in cool water or cover it with a cold compress as soon as you can. If your skin
blisters, leaks fluid, loses feeling, or turns black, brown, or white, get
medical help right away.
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Multi-Purpose Washcloth
Wrap it around a bag of
frozen vegetables or a plastic bag filled with ice cubes for a comfortable ice
pack that can help with the swelling and pain that comes with sprains or
strains. A warm, damp one also can be used to treat many kinds of infections, like
a boil, an infected cut, or a stye -- an infected eyelash that causes a red,
sore lump on your eyelid. Or use a cool one to ease the itchiness and pain of
pinkeye.
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Over-the-Counter Anti-Inflammatories
These medications
include aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. They’re often used to treat the pain
that comes with inflammation, like sprains. You don’t need a prescription, but
you should be careful with them: Large doses can cause stomach pain and nausea,
and long-term overuse can lead to kidney problems, ulcers, and high blood
pressure. If you have stomach ulcers or kidney disease, talk with your doctor
first.
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Acetaminophen
It’s used for headaches,
toothaches, menstrual cramps, and other kinds of pain that don’t necessarily
come with inflammation. If you take it only occasionally, it doesn’t usually
cause problems. But don't take it in high doses -- that can damage your
liver and kidneys. People who have issues with those organs shouldn’t use it
without talking to their doctor first.
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Topical Pain Relievers
These are
over-the-counter gels, creams, sprays, and patches you put on your skin over
the painful muscle, tendon, or joint. They can help relieve pain without
serious side effects.
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Hot Bath
This can be good for all
kinds of conditions that affect your muscles, tendons, and bones, such as low
back pain and joint pain. Some tips: The ideal temperature is between 92 and
100 F. And don’t just lie there -- warm water can help get blood flow to places
that need it, so gently stretch and work those areas.
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Sitz Bath
If your pain is near
your behind or genital area -- open sores, anal fissures, hemorrhoids, for
example -- a soak of your hind quarters in warm water can help with itching,
irritation, and spasms of the sphincter muscle. Put a few inches of warm water
in your bathtub, and sit for 20 minutes two or three times a day.
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Massage
Whether given by a
professional or a friend, or done yourself, this can help relieve certain kinds
of pain, like headaches or backaches. Talk with a medical professional about
the best ways to target your pain or injury with massage at home.
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Sunglasses
These can help if you’re
sensitive to light because of migraines or other illnesses. And they can
protect your eyes from itchiness and irritation caused by pollen, dust, and
mold.
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Meditation
If your pain lingers,
this mental discipline can help you manage it. You clear your mind of thoughts
by focusing on one simple thing, such as your breath. It may work alone or in
combination with medication.
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Physical Therapy
Often used for chronic
pain or after some kinds of surgeries or injuries, this can also treat pain
from things like a twisted ankle or pulled muscle. Talk to your doctor about
the right routine for you.
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Aerobic Exercise
People who do regular
aerobic exercise -- cycling or running, for example -- are less likely to get
certain kinds of pain in the first place. And they’re better able to handle it
if they’re injured. Check with your doctor if you’re not sure you’re healthy enough
for this kind of exercise.
This tool does not provide medical advice.
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