Archive for April 5th, 2010

Natural alternatives to Tramadol and other analgesics

Chronic pain I often associated with different medical conditions such as arthritis, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia, however it can also be caused by a trauma or medical condition the patient has suffered in the past. Still, in some cases the actual cause for chronic pain is hard to identify or there seemingly aren’t any factors causing it at all.

Doctors have a wide arsenal of treatments and procedures that are very effective in cases chronic pain, including acupuncture, pharmaceutical medications, biofeedback, yoga, psychotherapy and behavior adjustment. A number of herbal preparations have also been observed to be effective in relieving chronic pain. Read the rest of this entry »