11 Holistic Treatments That Are Totally Worth Trying

Instead of opening the medicine cabinet for muscle pain relief, try something a little more natural, like heat therapy products from Sunbeam®!

1. Cupping

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Actual glass cups are heated and pressed to the skin, creating a powerful suction that is meant to increase circulation and promote healing in the body. This practice has actually been around since the fourth century, making it one of the oldest methods of Chinese medicine.

2. Steam

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The use of steam can dilate blood vessels, which can ease muscle tension and improving circulation. Plus, it's super relaxing.

3. Hot Stone Therapy

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Hot stones can be used in tandem with massage to help soothe tense, aching muscles and increase blood flow to bring quick relief.

4. Acupuncture

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In this practice, very thin needles are used to ease chronic pain and direct the flow of vital energy in the body, but there are many other uses for acupuncture.

5. Acupressure

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For those who are not into needles, this form of healing is said to reduce tension, aches, pains, and stress. Practitioners apply pressure with their hands to the recipient's meridians, which are known as energy highways in the body. The goal is to restore energy and overall wellness. Read more here.

6. Chiropractic

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The practice of adjusting the spinal column has been said to relieve all kinds of back and neck pain. It also offers relief from injuries and improves posture.

7. Hydrotherapy

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Used to treat arthritis and other forms of chronic pain, hydrotherapy uses hot and cold water to soothe the body and mend these conditions. It's said that hydrotherapy can even ease other things, such as anxiety and acne.

8. Hypnotherapy

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There are supposedly many benefits of hypnotherapy, a practice used to treat addictions, phobias, and stress by having a hypnotherapist tap into the recipient's deep subconscious.

9. Reflexology

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By applying pressure to the feet, hands, or ears, practitioners can release tension, promote healing, and increase relaxation.

10. Reiki

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This Japanese healing technique channels energy to the recipient and aligning the chakras in hopes of treating various types of stress, as well as chronic physical problems such as fatigue and pain.

11. Rolfing

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This massage therapy technique is said to help restore the natural alignment of the body by deeply manipulating connective tissue. Rolfing is also said to speed up the recovery of injuries.

Heat Therapy

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Using heat therapy can help alleviate pain by opening up blood vessels and increasing blood flow and oxygen to sore muscles, joints, and ligaments.

Natural remedies like heat therapy can go a long way to help soothe the effects of many types of chronic pain. With heated therapy products from Sunbeam®, you can find targeted relief with one of nature's most effective treatments and help your body relax.