It can take months to fully recover and depending on whether you have all-inclusive or cheap car insurance you may be looking at hundreds to thousands of dollars in pain management cost. While conventional medicine does offer pain management solutions, some desire a more natural and holistic approach. These natural methods can be cheaper as well as have fewer side effects compared to conventional pain medication.

There are multiple natural oils that can speed up the healing rate and alleviate pain after a car wreck. Some of these oils work double duty to provide relief from the lesser-addressed car wreck effects such as insomnia and anxiety. Let’s take a look at four natural oils that can help you recover faster.

Topical and Aromatherapy Oils

Essential oils are powerful anti-inflammatory and antispastic remedies. They can help address ligament, muscle, and tendon injuries when applied directly onto the affected area via a carrier oil. Also, adding essential oils to an oil diffuser allows you to access the benefits without applying them directly to your body.

While there are many essential oils that can help you after a car wreck, let’s take a look at two of the most well studied.

Lavender Oil - It may be surprising to hear that this essential oil, most known for its calming effect and sweet smelling aroma, has been reported to be comparable to the narcotic tramadol when applied topically. That’s amazing news in light of the laundry list of side effects of tramadol and the fact that its narcotic status makes it potentially additive.

After an accident, you may find that your sleep pattern is interrupted thanks to pain or simply the psychological weight of experiencing an unexpected trauma. Lavender essential oil can help you get a good night’s sleep and its soothing effects on the nervous system that help lessen anxiety and depression.

Rosemary Oil - When blended with lavender and peppermint oil, rosemary oil was shown to reduce the pain of those experiencing shoulder injuries by fifteen percent. Rosemary oil is anti-inflammatory and can help reduce more than just muscle pain. Some have reported their cognitive abilities diminished after receiving a head injury during a car wreck. Because rosemary has blood circulation improving properties it can help raise cognitive function.

Ingestible Oils

Omega 3 - You won’t be able to ingest many essential oils but there are some natural oils that work best when consumed internally. Omega 3 has gotten a lot of attention for its heart-protecting abilities, however, this oil can be beneficial for reducing the pain that results from injuries.

In a 2006 study, participants with neck and back pain were asked to take twelve hundred milligrams per day of omega 3 and over eighty percent showed a reduction in pain. This study found that omega 3 oil was comparable to ibuprofen in its pain management abilities.

Conclusion

When you’ve survived a car wreck you may not want to experience the side effects of conventional medicines on your road to recovery. As you’ve discovered there are science-based natural methods to address healing after an accident. Whether you choose to use aromatherapy, topical natural oil solutions or add omega 3 to your regime, there are natural alternatives that can provide great relief.

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