Pain Management for Prescription Medication Addiction Drug Rehab Center Clients

We understand that chronic pain can be an issue for drug addicts and alcoholics. That is why we educate our patients on the rebound effects of narcotics and other prescription medications. People who once thought living a life without prescription pain medication would be impossible are now living a full life filled with pain free days. We begin by educating the patient on various forms of Narcotic free and other prescription drug free pain relief. Some of the alternative methods to prescription pain medication, alcohol, and illicit drugs of abuse are listed below:

• Meditation - A little over an hour of meditation can greatly reduce pain and help a patient better manage its intensity. Research proves that those who practice meditation are able to reduce the intensity of their pain by 40%, which is noteworthy as prescribed morphine is said to only reduce pain by 25%.
• Acupuncture - Acupuncture can decrease chronic pain by increasing the release of endorphins (morphine-like chemicals produced to help our bodies manage pain and stress). Many acu-points are near the nerves. When a nerve is stimulated by acupuncture, it sends the message to the brain and spinal cord to release these pain-relieving endorphins. As a result, endorphins then block the message of pain from being transmitted to the brain.
• Massage - When going through the withdrawal process a patient's dopamine levels (a chemical responsible for our "feel good" moods) are below average. Massage can help increase the levels of dopamine in the body, which is essential during withdrawal.
• Chiropractic Care - Researched more than any drug, chiropractic care has been shown to be a much safer method of pain management. It works to correct the source of health problems, rather than just temporarily relieving them, assisting the body to heal naturally. This eliminates the need for prescription drugs that one can easily become fully dependent on.
• Yoga/Pilates - The important principle of Yoga and Pilates is that they both promote back health. Yoga and Pilates can aid a patient who is struggling with back pain by creating awareness of the neutral alignment of the spine and strengthen the muscles that support this alignment. These programs also teach awareness of movement habits that may put unnecessary stress on the spine, helping a patient change these habits.
• Aqua Therapy - Aqua therapy is beneficial to those who suffer from neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorders. Therapy done in the water can reduce inflammation which could be linked to pain, and provide a safe environment for addressing posture, strength and balance issues.
• Nutrition - Deficiencies of minerals and vitamins can often be responsible for weakness in the body. Certain nutrients can boost immunity and decrease inflammation and the pain associated with it. While inflammation is not the main cause of pain, it can definitely make your pain more intense or last longer. Good nutrition is essential for combating inflammation.