Some Days I Was In So Much Pain I Couldn’t Move!
We are often asked to rate pain levels by hospital staff who triage to help nurses and doctors provide care. Although, most breast cancers don’t cause pain initially. The treatments frequently do cause pain. This post quickly gives you other items to put in your tool box to use against the pain. Some of these tips were covered before. Enough can’t be said about using these tips to relieve some of the pain that you’re in. You may not feel up to the challenge to use these tips. You may feel too week or too tired to implore these techniques. Just try them, you may be surprised!
When In Pain Try The Techniques That Helped Me:
Aromatherapy / Aroma Medicine
Many studies have explored the link between essential oils and cancer treatment. In the study of The Effectiveness of Aromatherapy in Reducing Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis the review found a significant positive effect of aromatherapy in reducing pain.
Massage Therapy Benefits
According to the Mayo Clinic, there are benefits for Massage Therapy
Reduces stress and increasing relaxation
Reduces pain and muscle soreness and tension
Improves circulation, energy and alertness
Lowers heart rate and blood pressure
Improves immune function
Music Therapy – Have Some Fun!! Play Music and Dance Around!!
Chinese Medicine Techniques
Western medicine focuses on killing abnormal cells. Chinese medicine complements Western techniques to restore “the body’s health, helping patients to respond optimally to their treatment protocols and recovery.”
Benefits Found
Reduction of side effects of radiation therapy and chemotherapy
Significant reduction of the pain caused by both patients’ tumors and surgeries
Improvement of patients’ appetite and digestion
Reduction of stress and emotional burden caused by fear and grief
Wellness Practices
Hypnosis
Tai Chi
Yoga
Acupuncture Therapy
Exercise Benefits
Studies have found a link from exercise to pain relief. I know when you’re in pain you don’t feel like exercising. Try it little by little. 5 minutes to start. Increase with each day as you feel better. The benefits help to relieve the pain.
Builds muscle strength to help your body stay healthy
Reduces fatigue
Increases Wellness and Fitness Levels
Improves sleep quality
Reduces pain sensitivity
Improves Mood and Energy Levels
Reduces inflammation – Muscles can release chemicals that prevent pain signals from going to your brain
Reduces depression and anxiety
Less dependence on medication
Pain too Shall Pass