When treating pain, people usually opt for painkillers and all sorts of pharmaceutical drugs.

However, over time people have begun to turn towards more natural and safer ways to treat pain due to the wide range of side effects associated with using over-the-counter painkillers.

In case you are someone who is searching for something else to use other than pharmaceutical painkillers, here are some alternatives medicines that have been proven to be very effective in reducing pain.

1. Acupuncture: Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical practice which seeks to relieve pain by balancing the body’s natural energy pathways. The flow of energy is known as qi. The acupuncturist places tiny, thin needles into your skin, with the location of the insertion being related to the source of the pain. It has been found to be very effective in reducing pain as it causes the body to release serotonin, which has been found to be capable of easing the pain.
2. Acupressure: This is very similar to acupuncture, but the only difference between the both of them is that, while acupuncture uses needles, acupressure does not. In this case, the therapist uses their hands, feet or elbows to apply pressure to wherever the pain is being felt. The purpose of this is to unblock channels and let blood flow easily, thereby drastically reducing pain levels. Positive results have been garnered from acupressure treatments.
3. Turmeric: Turmeric is said to contain a very strong medicinal component called Curcumin. It has anti-inflammatory properties which help to reduce the pain in joints and other parts of the body. It can be combined with ginger, which is also said to contain anti-inflammatory properties that are capable of reducing pain.
4. CBD oil: CBD oil can be used as a pain relief, too. This is one of the reasons it is in high demand by athletes and people who work out consistently. Many CBD products can be used ranging from salves to oils and even capsules. A salve would simply be rubbed on the affected area and would produce relief in 15 minutes. CBD oil can be used too – you just ingest it with the use of a dropper and wait for the effects to kick on. CBD oil for pain can be found on the websites of reliable online companies. Furthermore, with CBD oil, you don’t have to worry about side effects or your body becoming resistant to it. However, to be on the safe side, you should carry out proper research before using any CBD oils so you don’t end up buying a fake product that might be harmful to your health.
5. Chiropractics: Research has shown that chiropractic adjustments of the affected areas are capable of reducing pain. This treatment basically has to do with the physical movement of vertebrae or other joints into proper alignment, to relieve stress and let the affected areas heal. It deals mostly with back pain, joint pains, and other disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

You should consult your doctor before attempting to try out any of these alternative methods for dealing with pain.

KHTS FM 98.1 and AM 1220 is Santa Clarita’s only local radio station. KHTS mixes in a combination of news, traffic, sports, and features along with your favorite adult contemporary hits. Santa Clarita news and features are delivered throughout the day over our airwaves, on our website and through a variety of social media platforms. Our KHTS national award-winning daily news briefs are now read daily by 34,000+ residents. A vibrant member of the Santa Clarita community, the KHTS broadcast signal reaches all of the Santa Clarita Valley and parts of the high desert communities located in the Antelope Valley. The station streams its talk shows over the web, reaching a potentially worldwide audience. Follow @KHTSRadio on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.