Tips to help manage bone cancer pain
Here are some tips and advice that can help people with bone cancer manage and control pain:
- Massage: Since the skin is the largest organ in the human body and full of nerve endings, massage will help soothe the soft tissues and encourage them to relax.
- Follow a healthy diet and drink fluids regularly: To maintain bone health in general, it is recommended to eat healthy food and drink plenty of fluids during the day. Getting enough calcium and vitamin D helps protect bones, and protein plays an important role in healing fractures and supporting immune function.
- Strength exercises: Strength exercises aim to build strong bones and reduce bone loss. Examples include walking, climbing stairs, swimming, and yoga.
- Use of assistive devices: Assistive devices such as canes, walkers, braces, splints, orthopedic shoes, door rails, and handrails may help reduce the risk of falls, enhance balance, and reduce orthopedic pain.
- Hypnotherapy: a treatment based on the use of images to create a dreamy and relaxed state of mind, and this can help reduce some of the side effects of cancer treatment, such as nausea.
- Meditation: Meditation helps the mind bring about feelings of calmness and increased awareness. It also gives the patient many long-term health benefits if practiced regularly, such as reducing stress and blood pressure.
- Tai chi: one of the Chinese non-combat martial arts includes gentle movements that help clear the mind and relax the body.