Millions of people suffer from pain every day and do not wish to subject their body to the harmful effects of taking medication on a daily basis.
Taking medication such as ibuprofen can cause nausea, stomach aches and do damage to internal organs such as the kidney and liver, so many people are choosing to find natural pain relievers to manage their pain.
Here is a look at some of the most common natural pain relief remedies that can be used every day to relieve a wide variety of pain.
Herbal Pain Relief There are many different types of herbal remedies that can be used for natural pain relief.
Here is a look at some of the most common plants and herbs that have been used for centuries to relieve different types of pain:

• Capsaicin is most commonly found in hot peppers and has been known to work on a number of different types of pain by reducing the sensitivity of the nerve receptors that are being affected.
  
• St.
  Johns Wort and Poppy are both natural pain relievers and can be used for most common types of pain.
  They are very effective for arthritis pain.
  St.
  Johns Wort can also work for most types of nerve related pain.
  
• Lavender is another natural pain killer that works for most common types of pain including bruises and burns.
  
• Lemongrass has been found to work well at relieving pain from tendonitis.
  
• Valerian Root can be used to get rid of pain or numbness in the hands and feet.
  
• Turmeric is used to soothe inflammation and can relieve most types of inflammation related pain.
  
• Ginger Oil can be effective when rubbed on the body to relieve muscle pain.
  
• White Willow Bark has been compared to aspirin and helps relieve a variety of pain causing ailments along with reducing joint inflammation.
  
• Arnica is useful for muscle pain relief and repairing tissue damage.
  

As you can see, there are many different herbs for many different types of pain.
It is always recommended to seek the advice of a health care professional or physician before taking any herbs or herbal supplements.
Natural Pain Relief from Massage and Exercise When performed properly, massage and exercise can be an effective long term way to relieve pain naturally.
Massage is very useful for muscle pain as it helps to relax muscles and reduces any inflammation.
It can be very effective at relieving pain, especially when the massage is performed with an oil such as eucalyptus or mustard oil.
It is advised to seek a registered massage therapist if you wish to use massage for pain relief.
By exercising on a regular basis you strengthen your body and allow your body to get stronger and thus relieve and prevent pain on its own.
Yoga is especially helpful for chronic back pain relief.
Many people who suffer from back pain have seen great results after practicing yoga for a few weeks.
For someone with back problems, a very gentle Yoga such as hatha yoga is recommended.
Using Topical Creams for Natural Pain Relief There are a number of pain creams on the market that can relieve pain after they are applied topically to the affected area.
However the most well known creams such as BenGay use Methyl Salicylate as the main ingredient which has been known to be toxic when used in excess.
There has even been reported cases of death from overdose of these types of pain creams.
These creams can be effective for pain relief, however may not be the safest option.
Creams such as BenGay also contain a large amount of menthol which reduces pain by shocking the system and emits a not so nice odor.
MYO-MED is a natural pain relief cream that does not contain Methyl Salicylate and contains only natural ingredients.
It has been known to work for a number of different pain causing ailments from sore muscles, sore joints and arthritis.
It relieves inflammation and pain by delivering natural anti-inflammatory compounds to damaged tissue via a natural nano-delivery system.