Let’s talk about inflammation and your musculoskeletal system—your joints, muscles, and bones.

Pain signals are sensed by receptors in your brain. Opiates, like codeine, block those receptors temporarily. But once they wear off, your pain can actually feel worse. That’s because opiates increase inflammatory cytokines—and they’re highly addictive. If you can, try to avoid them.

Even post-surgical pain can often be managed with Tylenol and ibuprofen.
Another helpful option? CBD oil. It reduces both pain perception and inflammation—essentially doing the opposite of opiates.

I also use low-dose naltrexone (LDN) with some of my patients. This is a tiny 4.5 mg dose of a medication originally used in high doses to reverse overdoses. At this low dose, LDN helps reduce chronic pain and inflammation.

Other strategies?

  • Do a liver cleanse—paired with colon hydrotherapy before and after—to help flush out inflammatory toxins.

  • Exercise with oxygen (like EWOT) to support tissue healing and circulation.

Pain starts in the brain, but you can change your body’s response.
With these safe, natural approaches, you can feel better and move more freely—without relying on medications that make things worse over time.