Easy Ways To Relieve Nerve Pain
If you suffer from nerve pain, you know that it can be painful, impacting your ability to carry out daily tasks. If you believe you suffer from neuropathy, you’ll want to schedule an appointment with your physician.
However, there are some ways you can begin to relieve neuropathic pain from home.
DAY-TO-DAY NERVE PAIN RELIEF
Exercise
Exercise is a great way to relieve neuropathic pain for its ability to keep blood glucose levels in check, and improve blood flow. Increased blood flow allows more nutrients to reach the nerves in places like your hands and feet.
Exercise doesn’t have to be strenuous for you to feel the benefits. Walking for at least thirty minutes a day can encourage blood flow, metabolism and increased energy levels. And these thirty minutes can be broken up into smaller increments. Walking for 10 to 15 minutes after each meal is a great place to start!
Quit Smoking
If you smoke, you’ll want to stop. Smoking reduces circulation, limiting the blood flow to the nerves. Not only will this help your neuropathy, but quitting will also improve your overall quality of life.
Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things to do and you may need to seek help to accomplish this.
Reduce Blood Sugar
High blood sugar levels, especially if you suffer from diabetic nerve pain, can result in inflammation and increased nerve damage. Cutting back on the sugar in your diet can reduce the amount of nerve damage you experience, therefore relieving pain. Quitting sugar is another one of the hardest things to do and you may also need to seek help to accomplish this.
Natural supplements like Berberine, alongside a healthy diet can be a natural way to increase insulin sensitivity and reduce blood glucose levels.
NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS
There are other supplement options aside from Berberine that can help relieve neuropathy. Establishing foundational health with a multivitamin, like Dr. Warner’s Daily Multi with PEA, can help you get nutrients you need, like vitamin D to reduce nerve pain and improve overall health.
Well Theory also offers a single-ingredient Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) supplement. ALA is a powerful antioxidant that promotes healthy nerve function and protects nerves from free radical damage. As an antioxidant, it reduces oxidative stress that leads to chronic inflammation. Many physicians that advocate for more natural health will utilize ALA, PEA, Berberine and Omega 3s as a combination to help neuropathic pain.
Dr. Warner’s Nervous System Multi incorporates several ingredients that can provide natural pain relief, soothing nerves while improving cholesterol and blood pressure levels. The Omega-3 in this multi is a powerful anti-inflammatory that supports brain health and function. In addition, there are strong antioxidants for nerve health and also substances known to remove heavy metals from the system.
Overall, it’s important to remember that pain can be managed through a healthy daily routine that incorporates the proper diet, nutrients and exercise. We need to feel better from the inside out. If your nerve pain becomes too uncomfortable or painful though, we encourage you to speak with your doctor. It is always good to get a professional opinion as to the source and type of your neuropathy regardless.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Meredith Warner is the creator of Well Theory and The Healing Sole. She is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Air Force Veteran.
She is on a mission to disrupt traditional medicine practices and promote betterment physically, spiritually and mentally to many more people. She advocates for wellness and functional health over big pharma so more people can age vibrantly with more function and less pain.
At Well Theory, Our surgeon-designed products are FDA Registered and formulated to help people:
- Manage the symptoms of musculoskeletal pain
- Recover vibrantly from orthopedic related surgeries
- Fill the gaps in our daily diets
- Manage pain associated with inflammation