"Natural" anti inflametary stuff

[mattsccm]

Any one suggest anything that works for them. Both my chiropractor or massage person suggest I try something. Devils claw or Borage have been suggested. Any other bright ideas.

[Vorpal]

My dad found that cutting sugar helped alot. So did eating lots of green, leafy veg. I expect that it might depend on the cause of inflammation, though. You could try googling 'anti infammatory diet' or 'anti infammation diet'.

[Heltor Chasca]

I use borage to good effect. I think it also sells under the name of starflower. I found that with Devils claw, I only took it when I was sore as I've heard the body becomes immune to its medicinal properties. I haven't used it in a couple of years. I also use comfrey rubbing oil. This is by far the best treatment I have. Beats both Tiger Balms.

[al_yrpal]

Flogoderm cream. https://www.pharmacytop.gr/gr/en/produc ... tiki-krema

I use this stuff for aches and pains, it works great, natural ingredients. Approved by my Greek Surgeon who fixed my shoulder. I ordered a couple of tubes from this place in Greece and they arrived a few days later, no probs.

Al

[Chat Noir]

Arnica has natural anti-inflammatory properties. Traditionally used for things like sprains and bruises. Google to find out more info on arnica. As with many naturally occurring products the scientific community has mixed opinions on efficacy.

My partner makes and sells skin creams with shea butter and some of these contain arnica. I do swear by using skin creams regularly, especially on face, legs, arms, hands and feet when out on long rides to protect from effects of sun, wind, weather and wear and tear. I massage legs after hard days out or, if I’m fortunate, my partner massages legs for me. She always uses creams with arnica when massaging. The effects are startling – what I can’t say is whether this is due solely to the massage or whether the arnica has a beneficial effect as well (but if I self-massage I always use creams with arnica in). So, last week I was doing some big mileages around the coast of Scotland and my thighs were severely protesting, especially after the section over Bealach na Ba and round the Applecross peninsula: a leg massage eased the pain surprisingly quickly.

So, if you’re receiving massage seems no harm in trying a product containing something like arnica in it, but it would be up to you to decide whether the extra ingredients provide extra benefit. Respecting the rules of the forum won’t name her company here.

Good luck.

[Audax67]

Ketoprofen for me.

[ChrisButch]

Ketoprofen for me.

"Natural"???

[Smudgerii]

Vitamin D made a massive difference to my pain management protocol

[Psamathe]

Vitamin D made a massive difference to my pain management protocol

I would assume that cyclists are generally getting enough vitamin D - say something on TV the other day that said spend 15 mins (or maybe 30 mins) outside in short sleeves and you'd get enough vitamin D.

So does the vitamin D help with pain management just need "enough" vitamin D or higher doses ? (there always used to be a thing that way ott of some vitamin would help avoid mosquito bites).

Ian

[Smudgerii]

Vit D was prescribed by my renal consultant, i was unaware I had a deficiency. The pain relief was an unexpected benefit for me, but after a bit of reading I discovered it is a common benefit.

For at least 6 months of the year we lack the sunshine required to produce enough vit D, to cloudy.

[Paulatic]

Vitamin D made a massive difference to my pain management protocol

I would assume that cyclists are generally getting enough vitamin D - say something on TV the other day that said spend 15 mins (or maybe 30 mins) outside in short sleeves and you'd get enough vitamin D.

So does the vitamin D help with pain management just need "enough" vitamin D or higher doses ? (there always used to be a thing that way ott of some vitamin would help avoid mosquito bites).

Ian

I wouldn't assume.
Seven years ago I was losing weight and a number of tests were done advised by my GP. Eventually I was referred to a consultant in the hospital. Once more a number of tests were done. Then eventually there was a eureka moment. I was deficient in Vit D.
Because I worked outdoors, have a healthy diet including oily fish they had dismissed looking at Vit D levels. I think we all have different abilities to process it. Perhaps it runs in families too as my mother had MS and we've persuaded one son to go for a test and he was deficient too.