Top Tips for Chronic Pain Relief
Pain Management Diet
According to the CDC, in 2023, 35% of U.S. adults experienced chronic pain, aka pain on most days or every day. 55% of people with pain also report anxiety and depression, and of those people, 69% reported that their work was limited as a result. While aches and pain are often accepted as a normal part of the aging process, chronic pain is showing up earlier and earlier in peoples’ lives, and diet and lifestyle choices are a huge contributing factor! The good news is there are many solutions—aside from chiropractic work and physical therapy—that can help prevent and reduce chronic pain symptoms.
Here are our top natural pain relief tips:
Stay hydrated - water plays a crucial role in reducing pain and inflammation. It flushes out toxins, delivers essential nutrients to your cells, facilitates digestion, and promotes regular bowel movements. Aim for 8-10 cups of water a day—and drink more if you’re active or consume caffeine.
Incorporate alkalizing foods - alkalizing foods, such as dark leafy greens, sea vegetables, and warm lemon water, help reduce inflammation in the body which leads to less swelling, redness, pain, and discomfort.
Avoid inflammatory foods - some foods can trigger inflammation and make your pain worse. Common culprits include gluten, dairy, soy, corn, and sugar. Removing these foods from your diet can result in significant relief.
Make movement a daily habit - humans were made to move. Regular movement helps optimize every organ and system in your body—from your heart to your digestive system. Unfortunately, 31% of adults worldwide are leading sedentary lifestyles, which exacerbates pain and tension in the body. Aim for at least 20 minutes of movement every single day—and don’t forget, walking counts!
Take magnesium baths - magnesium is known as Mother Nature’s calming mineral. It alleviates stress, reduces pain and inflammation, calms the nervous system, and promotes deep, restorative sleep. Add 1-1.5 cups of magnesium flakes to a warm bath and soak for 20-30 minutes at least once or twice a week.
Consider CBD for pain relief - CBD interacts with your body’s endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in pain regulation and inflammation management. Topical CBD balms, gels, and lotions provide immediate localized relief, while ingestible CBD oil helps with long-term systemic pain management.
Detox your body - we live in a world filled with toxins. While a healthy body naturally detoxifies itself daily, most people (unfortunately) don’t meet the basic requirements needed to support this process. As a result, the body becomes overburdened and slow to remove toxins on its own. A targeted detox program assists the removal of toxins to optimize bodily functions and clear daily symptoms. To ensure safety and longterm efficacy, we recommend following a personalized detox approach. Click here to explore our Taylored Health Detox Package and get started today!
We hope these tips help you find relief from your daily pain cycles. If you’re looking for more personalized guidance, click here to book a free call with Taylor.