Pain Killers Can Kill

 

Everyone has experienced pains at one point or another. And so many of us know what it is like to experience severe aches and pains in the back, leg or head, even for a short while.

Painkillers are often taken for temporary relief, but it is common for people living with chronic pain to become dependent or addicted to painkillers.

Yes, it is not just cocaine or heroin that people abuse; thousands of Nigerians are in the grip of a deadly drug addiction — to everyday painkillers commonly known as analgesic.

Though these drugs give short relief, doctors warn that overdependence on them may create greater health challenge than users can handle.

But how do you manage your pain without drugs?

The doctors say one must understand the cause, and how to prevent it or seek treatment.

Nicholas notes that it’s important to correct the root cause of pain, while managing it may require the help of a doctor or a pain specialist and other health professionals. Therefore, visit the hospital.

But not to worry, there are some natural remedies and quite simple lifestyle changes that could stop the pain and get one off painkillers. One of them is physical exercise. A health and fitness expert, Valerie Johnston, says the brain releases chemicals known as endorphins during exercise, which block pain signals and also serve as mood boosters.

 Proper nutrition, in combination with exercise, will result in a stronger body that is better able to combat pain and a number of other health problems that can lead to chronic pain.