Drug-free ways to ease everyday pain at home

Not every ache calls for a pill. Here are drug-free ways people ease everyday muscle and joint pain at home.

Heat for stiffness

Warmth helps relax tight muscle and ease stiffness — a simple first step for a sore back, neck or knee.

Kneading for knots

Firm massage pressure helps work out built-up muscle tension that stretching alone misses.

TENS for drug-free relief

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is widely used in physiotherapy: mild electrical pulses on the skin help mask pain signals, without anything to swallow. EMS pulses gently work the muscle.

Movement and consistency

Gentle, regular movement beats one long session. Consistency over days and weeks is what tends to help.

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General information, not medical advice. TENS isn't suitable for everyone (for example with a pacemaker) — check with a professional if unsure.