We all experience pain. It is normal and has a protective factor – if we have pain we know something is wrong and we need to do something about it. Chronic pain, however, is very different and can last for weeks to years. Chronic pain is not protective anymore and leads to many other ailments as well like insomnia and depression.
Chronic pain is not well understood by individuals who don’t suffer from it. It is much more than just pain. It is constant, ever-present, unrelenting, overwhelming and debilitating. No one sees it; mostly no one even knows you live in constant pain, hence the “invisible illness”.
If you suffer from chronic (and many times unexplained) pain, you’ve probably heard the phrase: “But you don’t look sick.” or “Maybe it is in your head?”
Even though an individual with chronic pain may not look sick, they do struggle to get through daily tasks and activities. Chronic pain limits mobility and reduces flexibility, endurance and strength. Many times it causes insomnia (which in turn has many negative effects as well), low energy levels and adrenal fatigue. It also takes its emotional toll by causing depression, anxiety and anger. All these negative effects may increase the pain and create a cycle that may be difficult to break.
Chronic pain has many causes including injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder, Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease and neuralgia, just to name a few. More often than not, the cause is not known. It is suggested that during certain injuries the nerves get damaged and therefore the pain persists even though the initial injury has healed. Just treating the injury is therefore not enough.
Chronic pain can be constant or may ease at times and then have flare-ups. The pain that is experienced differs from person to person and has been described as
- Aching.
- Burning.
- Shooting.
- Squeezing.
- Stiffness.
- Stinging or
- Throbbing.
There is no ONE treatment that can support chronic pain 100%. It is good to try a combination of things as each therapy has its own benefit and area they focus on. The beauty of PEMF therapy is that it supports all other therapies you may use as it addresses so many of the root causes and help your body to heal on a cellular level. Lifestyle changes to take seriously is to reduce your stress, get better quality of sleep, do low-intensity exercise daily, reduce your toxic load and switch to an anti-inflammatory diet. As most essential oils have anti-inflammatory properties, it is a good supportive therapy to explore as well.
Feel better with PEMF therapy
Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy gives hope to individuals suffering from chronic pain. No matter what the cause of the pain is, PEMF therapy can address it as it energises your cells and healing occurs on a cellular level. It addresses the root cause of the pain – inflammation. PEMF therapy is a holistic therapy that really treats the body as a whole and does not just concentrate on a specific area. In other words, the frequencies do help with inflammation and pain, but more than that it also repairs nerves, detoxify, stimulate regeneration, improve circulation, calm your emotions and lowers stress hormones. It literally assists your body to heal by stimulating and nurturing every cell in your body, supporting your body’s ability to heal itself. The electrotherapy mode also assists your body in killing pathogens and therefore this therapy truly addresses all causes of chronic pain.
As the manifestation and cause of chronic pain are diverse we cannot suggest just one or two programs to use. However, it is advised to start with general frequencies and programs first in order to create a healing environment for the cells. For a week or two first do programs like Lymph Drainage, Circulation, Detox General, Liver support, Kidney Tonic, General Healing Top 18 and Calming and Relaxation.
Calming and Relaxation together with Muscle Relax can have a wonderful effect on sleep and reduce insomnia.
Although PEMF therapy cannot guarantee to completely heal, it can drastically reduce your pain and improve your quality of life.
Essential oils to soothe
Essential oils have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties and there are many oils to choose from. For more serious pain conditions Frankincense and Copaiba are a powerful combination. You can apply these two oils topically and drink them for systemic pain relief.
Copaiba interacts with your endocannabinoid system’s peripheral receptors and influences your immune response, inflammatory response, circulatory system, how your control different levels of discomfort and much more. Copaiba has a direct interaction with these receptors and has a consistent effect that is needed for pain relief. It is also a good option for systemic relief. Frankincense is a great pain reliever and has strong anti-inflammatory and cell healing properties that also supports a healthy inflammatory response. Frankincense has been used for centuries to support healing, relieve pain and improve cellular function.
Deep Blue Rub is effective and very supportive for joint and muscle pain and many clients use it for chronic pain like Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. It is a cream with a blend of oils, including Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Blue Tansy, Matricaria (German Chamomile), Helichrysum, Ylang Ylang, and Osmanthus.
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