Pain & Stress Relief

Relieving Pain and Stress

+COMMON CAUSES

Pain is a very common health ailment affecting each and every individual. Pain can occur due to an endless number of reasons, especially the elderly are often affected by chronic pain due to the weakening of muscles and bones, and related disorders. Arthritis and similar musculoskeletal disorders are most common causes of joint pain or body ache in seniors. Migraine can cause severe headaches for prolonged hours. Any injury, fracture or sprain can also be very painful. Differently abled individuals also suffer from pain in different parts of the body owing to any genetic/accidental disability.
Stress is affecting a large number of adults nowadays. Chronic stress disrupts normal body functions. It can suppress the immune system, upset digestive and reproductive systems, increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, induce migraine, high blood pressure, cardiac disorders and speed up the aging process. Stress very often leads to anxiety, depression, insomnia and other mental health problems.

+THE SOLUTION

Regular moderate exercise under the guidance of a licensed trainer or physiotherapist, coupled with healthy diet and lifestyle habits, can prevent chronic pains in most cases. A wide variety of pain relief products are available that reduce pain by heat therapy or compression. Braces and wraps for the crucial joints like shoulder, elbow, knee, hip or ankle can help seniors to perform normal daily activities with minimal risk of injury or sprain. These alleviate pain mainly by retention of body heat. Splints and supports can be helpful for immobilization during post fracture care. Infrared massager, infrared lamp, orthopaedic heating belt, foot warmer provide pain relieve via heat therapy.
Steps for stress management include exercise, healthy balanced diet, meditation, complementary therapy, yoga and communication with near ones. Remember that stress is a very normal condition and hence you should not feel isolated under stress. A psychiatric specialist or counsellor can help you in coping with stress and take care of your emotional well-being. Alternative therapy including music therapy, aromatherapy or reflexology relaxes you and helps in peaceful sleep. Medication is prescribed only for severe stress.