Homeopathy and Naturopathic Medicine for Chronic Pain

Millions of people in the United States suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain is known as pain that lasts longer than 6 months. Chronic pain can range from mild to debilitating, episodic or continuous, just an annoyance or completely disrupt your life.

When patients experience chronic pain, signals of pain remain active in the nervous system for weeks, months, or even years. All of that pain can take a toll on your overall health and well-being.

What causes chronic pain?

Chronic pain can be triggered by a number of reasons. Conditions that accompany normal aging may affect bones and joints which can lead to chronic pain. Other typical causes are nerve damage and injuries that do not heal correctly.

One of the most common forms of chronic pain is back pain. Back pain can stem from many different conditions including:

Years of poor posture
Improper lifting and carrying around heavy objects
Being overweight, as it puts extra strain on the back and knees
A condition or disease such as scoliosis
Traumatic injuries
Wearing high heels
Sleeping on a poor mattress
Normal aging of the spine

What are the symptoms of chronic pain?

Chronic pain symptoms can vary from person to person. Some of the most common symptoms of chronic pain are:

Mild to severe pain that does not leave
Pain can be defined as shooting, burning, aching, or sharp in the affect area
Feelings of discomfort, soreness, or stiffness
Fatigue
Sleeplessness
Limited mobility
Changes in mood which can include depression, hopelessness, and fear
Weakened immune system
Disability