Non-prescription Drugs
Non-prescription drugs, as the name suggests, are drugs that can be bought without a doctor’s prescription. In other words, they are over-the-counter drugs that do not need a doctor’s approval and are suitable for self-medication. They are also considered much safer than their regulated counterparts. Nonprescription methods can be used to define any method used outside of a hospital setting to relieve a particular ailment.
Back pain is a very common ailment that strikes millions of people each year. Before you turn to the use of prescription drugs or non-prescription drugs, you might want to look into a few other methods of dealing with the problem. Here are some things you might want to consider:
Reduce your stress levels. Back pain usually surfaces during periods of great mental stress. Stress triggers a whole host of negative biochemical events, and none of them are particularly pleasant. When the mind is in great distress, the body will usually reflect this. To escape from back pain, learn to deal with stress. There are many ways to do this, and how you relieve your stress will most likely reflect your personality and your interests. It doesn’t matter what that activity is – as long as it can help you deal with your pain, it’s good for you. Of course, taking illegal substances are not included in this list.
Employing some low-impact, muscle-soothing exercises might work for you, as it has worked for many people. Yoga, tai chi, and aerobics are some alternatives. The lack of pressure on your joints also reduces the chances of getting injured. By forcing you to stretch and use your muscles, these exercises effectively calm down your both your mind and body. Exercise also allows your brain to create endorphins, which is a chemical that produces a feeling of well-being. Endorphins are natural pain-killers, and enough is released the need for pain medication can be entirely eliminated.
Of course, if all else fails, you can always buy non-prescription drugs and prescription drugs, in that order. Try out the over-the-counter painkillers first before you use prescription ones. It is quite likely that you will have no need for the latter.
Disclaimer: Cliff Schaffer does not personally endorse or support any of the comments made within the writings of this article. |
