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Other Treatments Worth a Look

Alternative and non-drug therapies are gaining acceptance by patients and health care providers for good reason: many can provide effective relief at lower cost and with few, if any, adverse side effects. But not everything that’s touted as a miracle treatment is worthwhile. Some that have shown promise include:

Yoga

Some cultures have used yoga as a basic element of wellness for thousands of years. Recently, yoga has been studied for its pain-alleviating benefits, with very encouraging results. Yoga works on physical, mental and emotional levels, so all aspects of pain can be impacted. The discipline and concentration alone can have a positive impact, just as with meditation and focusing.

Hydrotherapy and Massage Therapy

These techniques help ease stress, eliminate toxins, improve circulation, and promote relaxation – all of which can reduce pain. Alternating pressure and release techniques can provide almost instant relief for certain types of pain, and the overall pleasant experience can have long-lasting effects.

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