Eight Quick Fixes For Body Achesby Aimee Amodio | More from this Blogger 07 May 2007 01:43 PM
- Use ice to ease the ache. Keep a paper cup of ice in the freezer and just peel it away for instant relief. Apply the ice for five minutes, then give yourself five minutes to warm up a bit.
- Give yourself time to heal. If you're a believer in "no pain, no gain" it is time to change the way you think! Gentle exercise is okay; pushing yourself to the point of severe pain is not. But getting the blood flowing will help promote healing.
- Sore muscles from that workout? Eat tart (not sweet!) cherries or drink tart cherry juice. The antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties in the fruit will help your body repair the tiny tears in your muscles and ease the swelling after a hard workout.
- Got a knot between your shoulders? Grab a tennis ball and lay on the floor. Roll around until the ball is underneath a tight spot, then relax into it. It isn't quite as good as professional massage, but it can really help loosen the kinks.
- Back pain? Check your driving posture. Try to sit at a ninety degree angle -- don't recline! Be close enough to the wheel that you don't have to stretch your leg out; that posture can lead to back pain.
- Wear the right shoes. Make sure your footwear is supportive -- try cushioned inserts or switch to something more like sneakers. Support from the ground up can reduce back pain by as much as eighty percent.
- Got a headache that won't quit? Try a foot rub instead of rubbing your temples. The acupressure points in your feet will give you relief -- focus on the ball of your foot.
- Muscle tension in your neck and shoulders can be a killer. Grab a package of frozen veggies (something not too lumpy, like peas or green beans) and lay down with it under your neck. Wrap it in a towel to protect your skin; don't chill yourself for more than 15 minutes at a time.
aches, back pain, joint pain, pain, pain management
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