How to Heal Nerve Pain
Nerve pain can be caused by a number of things, including nerve injury, sprains, poor circulation, improper diet, diabetic neuropathy, trauma following surgery and such medical conditions as multiple sclerosis and sciatica. Symptoms of nerve pain include burning, a stabbing pain, numbness, weakness and a tingling sensation in the affected area. If you want to help reduce or get rid of nerve pain, different treatments are available that you may want to consider in order to resolve the problem.
Things You'll Need
- Homeopathic remedies
- Valerian tea
- Cold and hot therapy
- Microcurrent therapy
- Acupuncture
Instructions
-
-
1
Make good use of homeopathic remedies. Common homeopathic remedies for treating nerve pain include Hypericum, Veratrum album, Arsenicum album, sulphur, Rhus tox, arnica, nux vomica, Ruta, belladonna, Aconite, Kalmia and Bryonia. You should consult with a homeopathic practitioner to determine which remedy would be most useful for your individual set of symptoms and which strength and dosage you need to take. Homeopathic remedies do not have drug interactions.
-
2
Drink valerian tea to help relieve your nerve pain and diminish stress. Valerian comes from the root of a perennial with origins from areas of Asia and Europe. Take as directed by the product you have chosen. Do not drink valerian tea with alcohol if you are pregnant or nursing or if you take opiates, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, anti-psychotic medications, antidepressants or over-the-counter sleep medications for insomnia. Since valerian causes drowsiness, you should avoid driving after drinking valerian tea.
-
-
3
Switch from cold to hot. Apply an ice pack to the affected area, and then switch to a heat pack, to get rid of your nerve pain and reduce any accompanying inflammation.
-
4
Schedule some sessions of Microcurrent Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation, or microcurrent therapy. In this kind of treatment, electrical pulsations are emitted throughout your body by a machine that can aid in getting rid of pain. Get in touch with holistic practitioners in your local area to find out which of them provides access to microcurrent therapy. Go to the American Holistic Medical Association website at holisticmedicine.org, and click "Find a Practitioner" and then "Find a Doctor" to locate a practitioner closest to you.
-
5
Acquire an acupuncturist. This ancient Chinese method of treating health and medical conditions has worked very well for eliminating pain. Acupuncture consists of inserting very thin needles into designated areas or meridians on your body. The number of treatments you will need is dependent upon the severity of your pain and how long you have been suffering from it.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Consult your doctor about any alternative remedies you are taking. Ask your doctor or practitioner if these remedies are safe for a child before administering them to him. Let your doctor know if your pain continues, even after using these therapies.
