Wednesday, July 06, 2011
The "everything but the kitchen sink" approach....
Short but useful article courtesy of a fibromyalgia Facebook page. Why one pill won't fix all of most people's pain problems:
Combination Therapy Needed to Fight Chronic Pain
For intractable pain, I believe you're short-changing yourself if you rely on a single remedy for complete relief. A lot of people choose either Western medicine or alternative treatments: why not do both? My current regimen includes a prescription anti-inflammatory, supplements, trigger point release, ultrasound, traction, chiropractic, weight control, mild exercise/stretching, topical over-the-counter products, acupuncture and laughter.
Combination Therapy Needed to Fight Chronic Pain
For intractable pain, I believe you're short-changing yourself if you rely on a single remedy for complete relief. A lot of people choose either Western medicine or alternative treatments: why not do both? My current regimen includes a prescription anti-inflammatory, supplements, trigger point release, ultrasound, traction, chiropractic, weight control, mild exercise/stretching, topical over-the-counter products, acupuncture and laughter.
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