{"id":8173,"date":"2019-07-31T06:22:08","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T06:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/?p=8173"},"modified":"2021-06-16T18:34:36","modified_gmt":"2021-06-16T18:34:36","slug":"14-effective-home-remedies-to-treat-polio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/14-effective-home-remedies-to-treat-polio\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Effective Home Remedies to Treat Polio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Polio is a health condition that\u2019s a lot less common today than a few decades ago, and in some parts of the world polio (also known as poliomyelitis) has already bee eradicated entirely \u2013 but travelers to certain parts of the world and people with particularly compromised immune systems might still be likely to contract the poliovirus if they were to come into contact with it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most recent outbreak of polio cases took place between Pakistan and Afghanistan, where it put many locals and travellers at risk of contracting the condition, and it can still happen to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no cure for poliomyelitis, and the majority of clinical treatments that are prescribed in cases of polio will be only to treat and ease the symptoms of the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 great effective home remedies to treat polio that can make living with the condition and its consequences considerably easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Shoe Inserts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Physical deformities are one of the more severe symptoms of having contracted a polio <\/a>infection, and these deformities usually last for life \u2013 although life can be made a lot easier if you have ever had polio and have to live with a health condition for the rest of your life. The physical deformities that occur with polio tend to affect the extremities and limbs, and this can lead to a great deal of discomfort and pain throughout life \u2013 but doesn\u2019t have to.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many ways in which to deal with the physical effects that contracting a polio infection can leave behind, and one of the best ways is through the simple use of shoe inserts. The physical effects associated with polio can lead to changes in gait and bone structure, and shoe inserts can help a great deal when it comes to moving around without pain. Many times a cane or walker can help, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Application of Heat and Cold<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Severe physical changes to the body and bone structure aren\u2019t the only ways in which polio will affect the body, and people who have contracted and survived a polio infection will often find that they still experience a lot of pain and discomfort in their muscles <\/a>and joints even years or decades after the initial infection has occurred. This happens as an added effect of the infection, but also happens because of post-polio syndrome, where some of the initial symptoms might return years or decades afterward.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The application of heat and cold compresses to areas that hurt help for a lot more than just sportsmen who hurt after a bout of exercise. They can also help if you are experiencing muscle pain and tension due to any other variety of reasons, including the after-effects of suffering from a condition like polio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to ensure that it\u2019s never excessively hot when applying heat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Professional Massage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thousands of books can (and have) been written about the health benefits of human touch, and physical therapy is one of the first things recommended as treatment <\/a>if you are recovering from a condition such as polio. There are many symptoms associated with the condition in the stages after your recovery, and these can last for the rest of your life \u2013 but this article should show that there are still many ways in which to make life after polio more comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Massage can help a great deal to relieve muscle aches and pains, and you don\u2019t have to be a professional masseuse to give a professional massage: There are thousands of great resources out there (including videos on YouTube) that can teach you how to target the right muscle areas for a perfect massage to bring relief to the symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The application of herbal oils can also help to enhance the effects of a massage and can add to the relaxing effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Hydrotherapy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hydrotherapy <\/a>has been in use for thousands of years, and if you\u2019re wondering about the benefits of water, think about how weightless you might have felt when submerged in water before \u2013 especially when your body is undergoing a lot of strain, this can be a huge help when it comes to relieving the symptoms. A poliomyelitis infection is taxing on the entire body with symptoms that can be considered lifelong and pain that will be chronic \u2013 but this doesn\u2019t mean that there aren\u2019t many ways in which pain can become easier to deal with.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just a few hours in a swimming pool or tub can do wonders for sore joints and aching muscles, and doing it a few times per week combined with some of the other home remedies that have been mentioned on this list can bring a lot of relief to associated symptoms. Of course, heated pools generally work best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. A Healthy Diet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone knows that they should be following a healthy diet <\/a>if they want to stay healthy, but this becomes even more true if you are recovering from a health condition like polio or have ever suffered from it before. Again, a condition like polio is considered to be very taxing on the body, and it\u2019s important to note that your body can and will naturally perform better on a healthy and balanced diet than on an unhealthy one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone should take a closer look at their diet and move to be as healthy as they can: Start off by removing all artificial ingredients from your diet and incorporating more natural and healthy ones. If you need a little bit more help coming up with a healthy diet for yourself, there are many great free diet plans available for download from the internet \u2013 and if you still need something more, make an appointment with a dietary expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Braces<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Physical deformities can greatly limit your movement, and they can be the source of a lot of pain throughout the rest of your life \u2013 but this shouldn\u2019t always have to be seen as limiting, and there are many things which can be done in order to make living with this symptom considerably easier. The use of corrective shoes and braces can help to \u201ckeep things together\u201d so to speak, and they can also help to reduce the pain felt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polio <\/a>results in permanent changes to bone structure, usually in the extremities, and this can make even simple tasks like walking a lot more taxing and painful. With bracing, it might not reverse the damage done, but it can stop the damage from getting worse and stave off any other related conditions such as arthritis that could affect people later on.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, it has to be said that the use of canes and crutches can also oftentimes be useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Moderate Exercise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Moderate exercise combined with a healthy diet makes for some of the most important factors when it comes to staying healthy for the long haul, and this is a fact that happens to remain true for both people who have had polio <\/a>before and people who haven\u2019t. The fact becomes far truer if you have happen to have suffered from any condition where the muscles could have degenerated \u2013 and moderate exercise combined with the right diet are the only ways in which you can get back to the best possible health.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moderate exercise doesn\u2019t have to be taxing, and shouldn\u2019t be by its own definition. Start with slow exercises that work the right muscle groups without overwhelming the body, and work from there until you feel that you\u2019re satisfied with your exercise routine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like with your diet, you can call in the help of an expert personal trainer if you\u2019re having trouble finding or sticking to an exercise routine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Supportive Care<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There is no official treatment for poliomyelitis as a stand-alone health condition, and the majority of treatments that are applied in the case of a polio infection is done so that the symptoms can be treated \u2013 whether we\u2019re talking about a more recent case of polio infection or one that happened several years or decades back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of the tips that have been described in this article so far count as supportive care advice; no, they don\u2019t function as a cure, but they can and will make life with the condition a lot easier to tolerate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that this isn\u2019t all that can be done: There are many more supportive care tips out there that can and should be applied, including the use of mobility <\/a>aids such as wheelchairs, canes, and crutches.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also experts who can point you in the right direction for dealing with polio over the long-term ranging from physical therapists to cardiologists \u2013 take the time to see one! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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