According to this traditional Chinese therapy, body pain is caused by energy, blocked along the energy tract within the body. Pricking with acupuncture needles helps to unblock the trapped energy. According to modern scientific explanation, needling releases opioide chemical in the body. This chemical cools of sympathetic nerves and helps to release pain-relieving neurochemicals. Acupuncture has been found effective in studies across the universities of Europe and US. Cost of the treatment is also tax deductible provided your doctor confirms necessity of the therapy. Treatment generally lasts for several weeks and not much painful except a mild sting sensation.

Chiropractic doctors perform active spinal adjustments through techniques like, drying needling, electric stimulation, traction and strength training. Chiropractors inflict measured force to free joint mobility, constrained by muscle trauma, inflammation, pain, and strain. This therapy also recommends nutritional supplements to strengthen muscles. Chiropractic has been found particularly effective for neuromusculoskeletal ailments like lower back pains.

Tormented ligament and tendons often do not heal completely on their own after injury. That makes soft tissues and muscles unstable during movement and causes pain. Prolotherapy as a regenerative injection therapy injects non-pharmaceutical solution into affected area to re-initiate natural healing and deposition of new fibers on tendon and ligaments. Solution, which is injected, normally includes dextrose, lidocaine, glycerine and phenol. However, most of the insurances do not cover this therapy and some skepticism exists.

Vitamin D strengths bones, Vitamin B12 develops nervous tissues and magnesium induces development of muscles and nervous systems. Deficiency in any of these causes chronic musculoskeletal ailment like lower back pain. Meat, fishes with smaller bones, and fortified milk contain Vitamin D. Exposure to sunlight also causes synthesis of the vitamin in human body. Muscle injection is the common treatment of Vitamin B12 deficiency. Doctors prescribe oral pills for magnesium deficiency.

Capsaicin is the active compound in chili pepper that causes the burning sensation. This is used in topical pain relieving ointment and patches. However, concentration of capsaicin remains within 0.075 to 0.025 percent. Application of capsaicin cream on skin releases a neuropeptide – substance P. This neuropeptide has analgesic effect. Usage of the cream is very easy and causes initial burning sensation. It is preferable to use gloves before applying the cream. Cream causes immediate relief from acute pain.

This therapy agitates surface and deeper muscle layers and tissues with structured, unstructured, moving and immobile pressures. Massage causes muscle relaxation and better functioning. The therapy has been found effective for chronic lower back pains. There are numerous massaging methods in practice. Always insists on licensed masseurs or massage therapists as all most all the American states require license to practice massaging.

This is a spa-based therapy with some similarities to hydrotherapy. Balneotherapists use mineral rich hot water in spas along with hot mud and sands and vapor baths to treat body pains. Therapy might also include drinking mineral rich water. Without any direct scientific backing, positive effect of this therapy on pain could be of placebo type. However, people suffering from heart diseases should consult doctors before participating in any balneotherapy session.

White willow bark contains salicin. Human body metabolizes salicin and produces salicylic acid – a precursor to aspirin. This salicylic acid relieves inflammation and pain. Scientific studies in Europe and United States have found willow bark effective in the treatment for acute back pain, joint pain, and osteoarthritis.

This therapy is effective in relieving musculoskeletal and neurological problems. The therapy is performed on facial and deeper soft tissues like, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Scientific studies have not found any negative impact of Bowen technique. Treatment applies measured pressure through small maneuvers over muscles and tendons. This therapy has immediate relaxing effect. A typical Bowen therapy session takes 25 minutes to 1 hour. Therapist often asks for sufficient hydration before a session and recommends exercises and lifestyle changes for faster and lasting effect.