Pain is a symptom as a result of injury to tissues, whether it be from physical or chemical injury, infection, and illness. Pain is complex and can be caused by many things. Identifying the cause of the pain is important to prevent further injury. Often times simply resting will allow the body to heal and recover. However, with some injuries the body doesn’t completely heal and chronic pain persists. Pain involving the musculoskeletal system can include torn tissues or ligaments or damage to nerves. In Western medicine, pain is mainly treated with anti-inflammatories, opioids or steroids. These are meant to be used only short term and are not effective solutions for chronic pain.
There are a number of effective alternative treatments that can help resolve pain and help heal the body. The types of treatments available are designed to help support the body’s natural healing process.