7 things you didn't know about pain management

There are many things you could try to get rid of pain Instead of popping a pain killer.

Written by Poorva Chavan | Updated : July 24, 2015 7:17 AM IST

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Chronic Pain

Chronic pain syndrome can result in excruciating pain which is difficult to treat. Also, pain is associated with almost all diseases and sometimes can be so intense that it disturbs your entire system. While painkillers are easily available, there are various other methods to reduce or manage pain.

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Switching Off Lights While Sleeping Aids In Weight Loss:

Switching off lights while sleeping aids in weight loss: Do you sleep by keeping the lights on in your bedroom? If yes, beware you might be at an increased risk of obesity. It is because, with too much light, your metabolism is affected by cyclical rhythms within the body that relate to sleeping, waking and light exposure. Also Read - Celine Dion returns to stage with 10 ‘Unforgettable’ Paris shows amid rare illness: What is stiff-person syndrome?

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Vitamin D

Vitamin D helps pain reduction: Patients suffering from fibromyalgia (chronic muscle pain) have low levels of vitamin D in their bloods. A study has shown that patients who took oral supplements of vitamin D showed reduced pain after 20 weeks of treatment.

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Foetal Position

Sleeping in foetal position relieves pain: Studies have shown that sleeping in a foetal position, which is also called the ‘natural defensive position,’ helps reduce pain. The psychological part of this is attributed to the womb, as it is the first place we felt safe and warm, whereas the physiological explanation lies in the fact that, in the foetal position the skeletal muscles get relaxed.

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Intolerance to pain lies in your genes: A study says that if you are terrified at the site of a syringe or can't tolerate pain at all, your parents probably feared the same. A study has found out for the first time that, tolerance towards pain is dependent on certain types of genes. Also Read - 100 Lord Murugan names for baby boy with their meanings

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Virtual Reality

Virtual reality combats pain: Research has shown that virtual reality acts as a means of distraction, helping in reducing pain. The virtual reality helps create a positive and happy emotion and also creates a perception of ‘swapping,’ a limb affected by chronic pain. This virtual environment can be used a powerful therapeutic tool.

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Scorpion Venom

जहर उतारने के लिए भी आप इसका प्रयोग कर सकते हैं। शमी के पत्तों को नीम की पत्त‍ियों के साथ पीसकर इसका रस अगर रोगी को पिलाया जाए, तो जहर का असर कम हो जाता है। Also Read - She thought it was just period pain… until the diagnosis changed everything