The point of view of doctors
According to doctors, the pain forces us to active action. At its first signs, the vital forces of the organism are activated, adrenaline is produced. We begin to actively fight the disease. In painful syndromes of very different pathologies, it is necessary to consult a therapist who will refer you to specialists who will accurately determine the cause of their occurrence. If the disease is triggered, short-term pain can flow into the chronic (arising periodically at different intervals) or into a constant, which does not go away without medication. The causes of the pain are very different: it can be neuralgia, and a bruise, and a consequence of a more severe autoimmune disease (inflammation of the thyroid gland, diabetes, pancreatitis), and even cancer. And medical directories, determining the nature and localization of pain, issue entire lists. To understand the pain signal of the body is worth learning to everyone, so that in case of anything, you should be able to provide yourself with the first medical help yourself.
How to be treated
With any pain, doctors prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin or ibuprofen. The wide use of NSAIDs is explained by the fact that a number of useful pharmacological properties simultaneously and organically combine in these drugs: analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic.
In large quantities, NSAIDs can cause gastric disorders, ulcers, bleeding, impaired renal function. NSAIDs-gastropathy damages the mucous membrane of the upper parts of the gastrointestinal tract with the development of erosions and ulcers of the stomach and duodenum.
A new generation of drugs has a softer effect on the stomach. However, according to some data, non-steroid preparations only dull the pain, accelerating the early return of the sufferer to active activity, but in fact it does not heal at all.
Some statistics
Today, special attention of physicians is drawn to the problem of safe use of funds and a detailed assessment of the benefit / risk ratio in each specific clinical case.
People with chronic pain often experience a feeling of "dislike" for themselves and, as a consequence, to the pain that pains them.
With pain in the back, the "Cobra Pose" exercise, perfectly reinforcing the back muscles, is suitable. Lie on your stomach, legs together. Place your hands palms down under your chest. When inhaling, rest your palms on the floor and gently lift your head and torso. Continue moving up until you completely bend your back. Pay attention to the feelings that are experienced at this moment. Keep the elbows in a bent position. Take two or three deep breaths, and then slowly exhale into the starting position with exhalation.
Point of view of psychologists
Psychologists believe that the more we struggle with pain, the more it activates. Any short-term pain can easily be turned into a chronic one if you pay too much attention to it. Some people, facing pain, do not lead an active lifestyle, experience feelings of anxiety and tension. To prevent this, it is necessary to follow preventive measures that will "build" in your body a powerful "defense" against sudden painful attacks.
We expose protection
Swimming and walking. Motor activity reduces muscle tension and pain, causing the production of endorphins (hormones of happiness or formed in the body analgesic substances).
Ancient Chinese gymnastics tai chi increases the movement of vital energy chi, responsible for health, as well as the well-being of the whole organism. Tai Chi promotes joint mobility, prevention of arthritis and arthrosis.
Yoga. 12 classes of yoga will help to eliminate the pain of all kinds and understand the pain signals of the body, especially it is effective for various back pain.
Psychological methods of influence
Meditation will remove the fears associated with chronic pain, and help reduce the internal resistance of pain. Having eliminated resistance, you will feel, as the pain gradually leaves you. In addition, if you meditate twice a day for 20 minutes, your blood pressure will drop. Even after 6 meditation sessions, the long-awaited emotional upsurge will return to you.
Managed mental images. The process of "visualization" will relax and help to experience relief. To do this, stay in a quiet room, put some nice music and imagine how your body cells are updated, and the pain goes away.
Next to the patient
A few simple tips how to psychologically help your neighbor:
1. Listen carefully to the patient and do not judge. Do not fix on his "painful" problem.
2. Be gentle and delicate in handling. Remember that if today he does not complain about anything, tomorrow everything can change for the worse.
3. Offer your active help. People with chronic pain need your support, because they find it difficult to move around.
4. Try to help yourself. Do not run health, exercise regularly, eat healthy foods. Arrange small holidays: bring home fresh flowers, read the novel of your favorite author, chat with friends.
Useful movements
One of the most effective forms of meditation is the so-called mental breathing, which helps to calm the nervous system.
Exercise 1
Sit on the floor or chair. Close your eyes, immerse yourself in the sensations of your breathing, feel how the air passes through the chest. Clear the mind of unnecessary thoughts, with inhalation, hold the air for a few seconds, then exhale and again focus on deep breathing. Start this meditation from five minutes a day, increasing it every time for a minute or two.
Exercise 2
This practice is meditation in yoga, called "cordial kindness" (Metta bhavana). In the Buddhist tradition, "heartfelt kindness" develops a sense of "acceptance of love" for oneself and for others. The practice of "transferring love" from person to person goes to someone whom you respect (teacher, for example), like (family member or friend), a neutral person (someone you know, but do not feel special feelings). A person who treats you unfriendly (the one with whom you are experiencing interpersonal problems) and, in the end, to all people on the planet.