What is the best, ointment or spray or solution for severe back and neck pain?!
Question:
What is the best, ointment or spray or solution for severe back and neck pain?
I had two surgeries: neck fusion and hip graft, and lower back leminactomy. I have severe pain morning, day and night. What kind of solution, spray, or ointment is the best pain relief for pain? I don't want any type of drugs or medication. Please, can anyone help me.
Answers:
First, ointments and sprays are not designed for severe pain.
Suggestions:
1] start taking glucosamine, 3 pills a day if about 150 pounds, 4 if over 200. Also take omega three fish oils.
2] maintain normal weight - less stress on already tender joints
3] walk or swim or whatever you can do to keep active - arthritic patients who exercise regularly report less pain
4] do gentle stretching exercises every day
5] go to the health food store, and ask for a hot hemp stick - it's like an overgrown chapstick you can put on the part that hurts [ no drugs - has hot peppers, eucalyptus, peppermint, cloves etc. that you can just rub on! [ P.S. - do not grab it by accident and put on your mouth - talk about hot lips! ]
6] consider a chiropractor
7] consider accupuncture
8] consider professional massage