Pain is one of the number one causes for visits to the doctors office. Some of the most common types of pain include the following (click on each to read more):
1. Back pain
2. Shoulder injuries
3. Arthritis
4. Headaches
5. Fibromyalgia
6. Muscle strain injuries
7. Premenstrual pain/cramps
What are my treatment options?
Conventional approaches
The most frequently prescribed treatment for pain from many origins is medication. This typically includes muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatory pharmaceuticals. Although they may help temporarily, they have side effects and do not provide long term relief if the cause of the pain is not addressed. Furthermore, patients often overexert themselves when taking pain medication since their body's natural pain signal has been removed.
Natural alternative or complimentary options:
There are many effective treatments for pain that focus on treating the cause. Often rest, ice, regular aerobic and core strengthening exercises and weight loss are just what peole need to relieve their pain. Sometimes in cases of severe or chronic pain, therapies are needed in addition to these lifestyle factors.
The following are effective therapies offered by KIH practitioners at Kleinburg Integrative Health Clinic:
Chiropractic doctors are highly trained in treating pain. The chiropractors at KIH clinic use a combination of soft tissue therapies and manipulations to correct vertebral and muscular misalignments.
Osteopathic therapies are also very helpful in treating acute and chronic pain. Osteopaths use more subtle techniques and adjustments to rebalance the patients musculoskeletal and physiological systems.
Massage therapy with a registered massage therapist is often used to relax tense muscles and ease spasm.
Biopuncture is also used effectively for the treatment of pain from osteoarthritis, injuries (muscle strains, ligament sprains) and chronic back pain. Natural remedies are injected into the region of the injured tissue to help strengthen it, decrease inflammation and speed recovery time. To read more on this therapy, click here.
Other natural alternatives to medication include therapies such as IMS (intramuscular stimulation) acupuncture and medical acupuncture with electro-stimulation, active release therapy and hydrotherapy techniques. Natural remedies are often helpful in decreasing inflammation and thereby managing pain. Rehabilitation exercises or work modifications are also important to help prevent further injury.
If you have pain concerns or an injury that isn't healing on its own, come visit us at KIH clinic. We are located right in the heart of the Kleinburg village. Fill out the form to the right of this page and we will get right back to you promptly with up-to-date, accurate and useful information on the next best steps in the treatment of your condition/concern.