Pain pain go away! Please don't come back another day!
The experience of pain varies for everyone. But for most people, living with occasional or chronic pain and discomfort can be quite debilitating and emotionally taxing – it interferes with our daily functioning and gets in the way of fully enjoying the activities we love.
- Arthritis
- Sore & aching muscles
- Headaches
- Bell's palsy & facial tics
- Back & neck pain
- Joint pains
- Plantar fascitis
- Sciatica
- Gout
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- TMJ & facial pain
- Fibromyalgia
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What can be causing my pain?
There are various underlying factors that contribute to chronic pain and delayed healing, including:
- Uncontrolled inflammation
- Tissue degeneration
- Structural imbalances (caused by injuries, repetitive strain)
- Elevated acids (ie. uric acid)
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Adrenal (stress) gland insufficiency
- Toxins overload
- Overwhelmed detoxification pathways
- Low thyroid function
- Food sensitivities
The conventional treatment of pain conditions typically includes a variety of medications, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antidepressants, opiates, steroid injections, and may include surgery. However, some of these medications may be have short- or long-term side effects.
How do Naturopathic Doctors treat pain?
A naturopathic doctor’s goal is to evaluate and treat pain from a whole body perspective.
Hence naturopathic treatments will target the underlying inflammation and causes of pain, and work to bring healing to the affected tissues. Some of the treatment techniques include:
- Acupuncture
- Herbal medicine
- Homeopathy
- Exercise program (to rebalance muscles & structures)
- Nutrient supplementation to correct deficiencies
- Applied Kinesiology muscle testing
- Detoxification
- Diet & lifestyle modification
Dr. Freda Tam, ND will empower you with the tools to take control of your pain so you can do the things that you love!
Contact us to find out how we can help!