Bone cancer pain can consist of muscle soreness, fatigue and nerve pain from tumors constricting internal organs and nerve networks. It's often managed with pain medications, radiation therapy and nerve blocks. However, these treatments cause pain as well. Alternative treatments can ease the pain of bone cancer without the use of chemicals and carry fewer side effects as standard treatments, such as constipation and drowsiness.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy can aid in pain reduction by aiding circulation, encouraging relaxation and the releasing of endorphins, the body's natural pain relievers. Massage therapy is beneficial pain relief when received several times a week, though it has not been proven as a long-term pain solution. Often, those with advanced cancer lack daily physical contact, and regular massages can improve moods, which in turn can help with pain management.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese treatment that involves the insertion of small needles into various pressure points on the body. This treatment is believed to stimulate energy flow in the body. This energy charge is believed to stimulate the immune system, helping regulate health, energy balance, and the control of bone cancer pain. It must be noted that while many tout acupuncture as a legitimate technique in pain control, it has not been proven to cure any affliction.
Magnetic Therapy
Magnetic Therapy is an experimental treatment still undergoing examination. It is thought that if the north (negative) side of the magnet is placed on a pain site, blood becomes stimulated and oxygenated, creating new and positive energy. Similar to acupuncture, this new and positive energy is thought to regulate the immune system and even the body's ability to manage pain. Magnetic therapy is believed to cancel any disease-caused acidity in the body, due to its own alkaline properties. This cancellation is thought to aid in the healing process.
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