
Use of Anti-inflammatory herbs, if indicated.
Turmeric/Curcumin is a common kitchen spice used in many dishes such as stews and curries. However, it has been used in Ayurvedic Medicine for centuries for its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as for overall health. Using a good quality source of this herb is very important to assure the best results.
Hemp Oil interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system, an internal system with built-in receptors for cannabinoid compounds. The cannabinoid compounds in the hemp product intercept the pain pathway through the function of this system, resulting in a reduction in inflammation. This is very helpful in the management of pain, as inflammation is often implicated as a primary cause of pain and illness. (1)
Homeopathic remedies in the form of pellets, creams, and injections can be very helpful in the treatment of acute and chronic pain. Homeopathy is a practice of medicine that is over 200 years old. developed by a German physician Samuel Hahnemann. Samuel Hahnemann, a German Physician, created homeopathy as a natural therapy to stimulate the body’s own healing powers. Homeopathy has been used for over 200 years all over the world in the treatment of acute and chronic conditions, including pain issues. (2)

Chinese Herbal medicines are taken orally in the form of tinctures, teas, capsules or pellets, and topically as creams or patches, can provide pain relief, often in conjunction with acupuncture.
Acupuncture is shown to be an effective treatment for pain in research studies over the years. It has been recorded that practice acupuncture has been practiced for over 5000 years. Those who practice acupuncture theorize that by inserting needles into meridians, or channels of communication between organ systems in the body. Through the insertion and stimulation of the needles, energy can be released or redirected, eliminating the cause for pain or illness, or leading to a restoration of energy as needed.
IV and Oral Vitamin Therapy may be needed to address nutritional deficiencies. A body out of balance is more prone to injury. Over the years, published research studies have demonstrated the role Vitamin C plays in tissue repair as well as in the management of acute and chronic pain. (3) IV therapies can address the problem immediately by flooding the bloodstream with nutrients that are available as they infuse. Oral therapies can be very effective but may take the body longer to process and make available to the tissues.
