Is pain keeping you from enjoying your life? Are you tired of waking up stiff or sore? Do you yearn for ways to relieve your pain when you’re at home? If you answered yes, carry on, because you are not alone. Did you know that chronic pain affects about 50.0 million people in the U.S. alone? Pain can strike anyone at any time for any reason — whether it’s from a medical condition, an injury, or an accident. When pain hits, you want relief.

These techniques may help if you have temporary pain from a sprain or other physical injury, or if you suffer from chronic pain, which is defined as pain lasting longer than three months and may not respond well to OTC pain relievers.

VIP PT provides therapy that comes right to your door to fit your lifestyle and needs. Their team of professionals works with you to create a comprehensive physical therapy program to relieve any aches and pains you have. This kind of treatment is more effective than most in-office physical therapy sessions, simply due to the fact that you are the only patient they are working with at the time.

Personalized one-on-one care can improve healing and success rates up to 40% faster than traditional physical therapy regimens. So, if your pain has overstayed its welcome, it’s time to tame the pain. The team at VIP PT has put together a list of options that you can try at home to do just that — tame your pain. Try these techniques between sessions with a therapist at home:

Proven At-Home Pain Relieving Techniques

If pain is dragging you down, consider:

Cold and Hot Compress

These tried-and-true methods are the cornerstone of pain relief for specific types of injuries.

Exercise

Physical activity is essential for disrupting pain and limited mobility associated with chronic conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia. Gentle aerobics like walking, swimming, or cycling may help. In a review of non-pharmacologic treatments for chronic pain, researchers determined that exercise is in fact moderately effective.

Fish Oil

Fish oil is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and inflammation plays a large role in pain. Patients with neck or back pain were given 1200 milligrams of fish oil supplements daily for 75 days, along with eicosapentaenoic and decosahexanoic acid. Once complete, the study found that over half of the 125 patients disclosed that they were able to quit their prescription painkillers.

Turmeric and Curcumin

Studies have shown that this root has definite anti-inflammatory properties, according to a study.

A combination of turmeric, along with two other substances, was given to patients with osteoarthritis and found that they had noticeable pain relief after taking two 650-milligram capsules two or three times a day.

Resveratrol

Red wine, grapes and berries are known to have resveratrol, which studies show may be beneficial for your brain, cancer prevention and living longer.

Occupational Therapy

Along with physical therapy, occupational therapy is among your best allies in the battle for shared custody of your body. Physical therapy will guide you through a host of exercises designed to improve your mobility and strength. Occupational therapy teaches you how to perform an array of day-to-day activities without aggravating your pain.

Mind-Body Techniques

These techniques can help in putting the “fight or flight” response to rest, allowing you to be in control. Consider trying some meditation, mindfulness, or breathing exercises. Researchers sent 109 chronic pain patients to a mindfulness meditation program and found that they reported greater pain relief, along with reduced anxiety and depression and better mental clarity.

Yoga and Tai Chi

These two exercises combine gentle movements, breath control, and meditation to strengthen and stretch your muscles. Many studies have shown that they can help people manage pain caused by a host of conditions, from headaches to arthritis to lingering injuries.

Biofeedback

Biofeedback involves lessons in relaxation and breathing exercises utilizing a biofeedback machine in an effort to give you a sense of control over how your body responds to pain.

Music therapy

Studies show that music is able to relieve pain, with classical music being at the top of the list. But, if classical is not your thing, mix it a little, enjoying any genre of should help.

Therapeutic massage

Massages ease pain by releasing tension out of your muscles and joints. Massage therapy may also relieve stress and anxiety.

Conclusion

If your pain gets worse, changes, or is not the result of a recent injury that you can recall, our team of specialists can help to distinguish what the underlying cause is and then go on to put together a treatment plan catered to you and your specific needs.

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A pretty common misconception about hospice care is that it is a place. Hospice isn’t a physical building or type of hospital wing – it is a holistic care philosophy that provides comfort to not only terminally ill patients, but to that patient’s family, friends, and caregivers.

While hospice can be provided at an inpatient facility, a majority of hospice care is provided at your loved one’s home, or where they are comfortable and happy.

In-Home Hospice Care for Patients

The goal of hospice care is to provide patients with a comfortable, pain-free environment. This is in accordance with their care team’s guidance and the patient’s wishes for end-of-life care.

As a terminal illness progresses, pain management is required. The patient’s care team will be able to closely monitor their needs and can create a comprehensive care plan designed to provide comfort.

Comfort is key, so specialized therapy sessions, like art therapy or pet therapy visits can maximize physical, emotional, and even spiritual comfort. Along with therapy sessions, counseling sessions can help ease the psychological toll that accompanies a terminal diagnosis. Hospice care provides psychological, emotional, and spiritual counseling to help combat feelings of regret, anger, and grief. Counselors help patients achieve peace of mind and heart during their end-of-life care.

How In-Home Hospice Care Supports Caregivers

Caregivers bear the load when it comes to end-of-life care, being present for their terminally ill loved ones. Hospice pays special attention and diligence to support caregivers. Hospice provides caregivers with training, counseling, education, and general assistance.

Hospice understands that caregivers are the primary source of care and attention toward their loved ones at home, and recognizes the around-the-clock responsibilities that caregiving demands. Hospice care provides licensed medical staff to help administer medications, assist with dietary plans, and provide medical assistance where possible to guarantee the patient’s ultimate comfort as well as maintenance of the caregiver.

In-home care also gives assistance to the caregiver by providing help with everyday domestic tasks like light housekeeping or cooking and making snacks. Hospice care staff acknowledges the demands placed on caregivers and that it can often lead to burnout. To ensure the well-being and overall health of caregivers, hospice offers respite care: a temporary period of in-patient care that allows caregivers to relax, focus, and tend to their own households or self-care.

Every patient’s diagnosis comes with its own challenges for caregivers and loved ones. Hospice provides information regarding your loved one’s terminal illness, including end-of-life information. This allows caregivers to provide optimal care and comfort at home during this trying and emotional time. The stress of being a caregiver can be mentally, physically, and emotionally taxing. Hospice provides skilled counselors to caregivers who can support caregivers or be a listening ear and lend guidance.