Hey there! 👋🏻
Let’s talk about something that unites all of us, PAIN and why do we feel it. From a stubbed toe that cripples us to the ground or waking up with a headache out of nowhere. It’s annoying, sure, but most of all it’s a red flag waving. 🚩 But have you ever wondered what pain actually is, how it works, and why some people carry it for months or years while others bounce back quickly? Let’s find out together, shall we? 🎩
How does the body process pain?
At its core, pain begins with tiny nerve endings called nociceptors. These little sensors are stationed all over our body, like alarm buttons. 🔔 When they detect damage — say, from touching a hot pot — they fire off an electrical signal that races up our spinal cord to the brain. Before the brain even has time to process, our muscles reflexively jerk away. Then, once the brain catches up, the sensation of pain kicks in. It’s when the actual sensation hits you, is our brain interpreting danger. Though did you know that the brain also has the power to release dopamine and endorphins? It’s built-in pain relievers, to soften the blow. 🤔
What are the different types of pain?
We’ve talked about these before but there are two main kinds. There’s acute pain, the immediate sensation like that sting when you get a papercut, or the throb after spraining an ankle. It’s usually tied to tissue damage, and once the injury heals, the pain fades. 🩹
Then there’s chronic pain, the one who stays with us longer and beyond the usual time of recovery. Think arthritis, migraines, or nerve damage that lingers long after an injury has healed. 🫣 Science calls this “wind-up”: repeated pain signals that overstimulate the nervous system, keeping the nerves hypersensitive, even when the original cause is gone.
On top of these two, there are specialized categories: neuropathic pain (electric shocks, tingling), visceral pain (from internal organs), and even phantom pain, where amputees feel pain in limbs that aren’t there anymore. So you know, pain just keeps being there whether we like it or not. (And who even does? 😝)
Why is pain such a personal experience?
Pain is deeply personal. For example, for me with VERY low pain tolerance will experience a different intensity to what I’m feeling than, say, a cousin of mine who has high tolerance. 📊 I be writhing on the floor in pain and she be like “it’s ayt” 😅 That’s why doctors and nurses rely so much on how we describe our pain, whether it’s through numbers (“1 to 10, how bad is it?”), words (“sharp” vs. “aching”), or even facial expressions in children. 🧑🏻⚕️
What are the common treatments for pain?
Medically, treatments range from over-the-counter analgesics like acetaminophen, to NSAIDs that reduce inflammation, to heavier options like opioids for severe cases. 💊 But each comes with trade-offs if not used as directed…liver strain, digestive issues, addiction risks. That’s why non-drug therapies have grown in popularity like physical therapy, acupuncture, meditation, yoga, massage and other traditional treatments. These approaches don’t just mask pain, they aim to restore balance in how our nervous system perceives and processes it.
Can natural remedies really help with pain?
Absolutely, and the science behind Oleia is very interesting on this. Pain and inflammation, as we know, are deeply intertwined. 🪢 Inflammation is the body’s repair response, but when it’s overactive or chronic, it irritates nerves and keeps pain signals firing. Oleia Softgels and Oils contain Cetyl Myristoleate (CMO), a fatty acid ester that’s been studied for its ability to lubricate joints, reduce immune overreaction, and calm inflammation at the cellular level. 🔬 Then there’s Olive Oil, rich in oleocanthal, which researchers have compared to ibuprofen for its natural anti-inflammatory effects. Moringa Seed Oil adds another layer, delivering antioxidants and blocking pro-inflammatory enzymes.
When applied topically, Oleia Oil is just absorbed into our bodies well and delivers these nutrients to where it’s needed most, calming the fire at the source. Taken as softgels, it circulates within us and lowers inflammation throughout the body. 💫
What makes Oleia different from regular painkillers or other liniments?
Oleia can be applied daily without worry. Unlike other liniments that may cause side effects when overused, Oleia works gently and consistently, targeting the root cause of pain and supporting the body’s natural healing. Kinda why it’s the absolute best and I think you agree with me too. 😉
Show me your bottle and I’ll show you mine? ’Til next time!
xo, L.
Reference:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/145750
https://www.healthline.com/health/pain