The elderly often suffer from chronic pain. Most seniors dismiss any pain in their body as part of normal aging. Therefore, they prefer to self-medicate or endure that pain quietly without taking medicine. However, not treating the pain may make it chronic and significantly diminish the senior’s quality of life. Persistent pain should not be ignored as it is not part of normal aging. The pain, if ignored, may later start disrupting your daily activities. Any pain in the body may point to an underlying issue that needs treatment, such as arthritis and cancer. Below are some elderly products you can use to relieve the aches and pains of aging.

Massage Rollers

A massage roller can be an excellent product to relieve pain. Many people believe that massages in clinics are pretty expensive; however, this should not limit you from enjoying the benefits of a massage. You could buy a massage roller for home use. Once you have it, you can do self-massage, which will allow you to work through the knots and any sore area while at the comfort of your home. Self-massage helps diminish muscle stiffness and enhance flexibility and blood circulation to your muscles. In case of any pain, the massage roller will relieve it, and you will feel better afterward.

CBD Salve

CBD has become very popular in relieving pain. CBD is a favorite among the young and old as people use it for everything, including pain relief and mental conditions such as anxiety and depression. The best CBD salve is one with the potential to ease the pain. Although sifting through the many CBD products can challenge, there are still excellent products in the market which will help with the pain. CBD salve can help with arthritis-related pain, nerve pain, jaw pain among people who are aging. Before you buy a salve, ensure that it is manufactured by a company with proof of third-party testing and made with grown hemp. The salve should also contain only 0.3% THC.

Seat Cushions

Seat cushions are valuable tools to help the aging relieve pain, especially in their lower backs. The cushions also help in improving posture and avoiding pressure sores while sited at home or anywhere else. Before you choose a cushion for pain relief, ensure that it is around four inches thick, wrapped in an easy to clean, durable fabric, and has a specialized material at its bottom to avoid slipping. You should also measure the cushion and the chair you intend to use to ensure it fits appropriately.

Menthol Counterirritant

Menthol is a topical pain relief product that is very effective in reducing pain than oral NSAIDs. In addition, menthol creates a burning or a cooling sensation that will distract the elderly from the pain. Menthol is used in treating minor aches and pains from an older adult’s muscles and joints, for instance, arthritis, backache, neck pain, and sprains. Before using any menthol product, check the ingredients first to see if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

Painkillers

Most senior persons are advised to use oral OTC painkillers to reduce pain. Painkillers such as acetaminophen are safe for older adults. However, the senior should ensure that they take the recommended dose as prescribed by the physician.

If the older person has had any history of alcohol abuse and chronic liver disease, they may be required to take the painkillers in lower doses. Before taking any painkiller, talk to your doctor to check whether it is safe for you. When taken at the recommended doses, acetaminophen has significantly few side effects and can rarely harm an older adult. Painkillers are better than non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which may put older adults at a high risk of internal bleeding or affect their kidney function. Older people should avoid using the common alternatives to acetaminophen, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, as they may have significant side effects.

Seeing someone you care about in a lot of pain can be hard. Looking for ways to help an older person ease pain can feel good. However, you may not have all the solutions to pain relief. Therefore, before you use any product on an older person, you ensure it is safe for use, and the doctor has given the go-ahead. 

Some natural pain relief products such as CBD and menthol can be very effective in pain relief, mainly because they do not have any side effects. You will be amazed at how well the senior will feel after using any of these products.