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How to Make an Ice Cup Massage Tool at Home
When treating severe injuries like sprains, overuse injuries, and contusions, the most vital first steps are taking rest and applying ice to the affected area. Instead of using an ice pack, an excellent alternative is an ice cup massage using homemade ice cups. Ice cups allow you to not only ice the affected area but… Continue reading How to Make an Ice Cup Massage Tool at Home
Eccentric Wrist Extensions for Elbow Pain
Many Americans experience elbow pain which can be detrimental in day-to-day activities. While injuries are a large reason for elbow related pain, what is more common to cause elbow inflammation and discomfort is the repetitive stress motions which occur throughout your day. This can include playing sports or just simply working at your desk. Above… Continue reading Eccentric Wrist Extensions for Elbow Pain
Reducing Chronic Pain through Exercise
Although exercise may seem counterintuitive when experiencing chronic pain, staying active can be key to helping relieve some of the pain you may be experiencing as well as preventing future issues. Exercise keeps your joints healthy and mobile, strengthens your muscles, and according to a recent study can help you manage pain better. Pain in… Continue reading Reducing Chronic Pain through Exercise
How Walking Backwards Can Improve your Health and Reduce Back Pain
Walking backwards as an exercise has been gaining significant popularity over the last few years. This exercise may look odd while performing or get you more than a few confused looks from passersbys. However, backwards walking is much more beneficial than the odd looks you may get among many of the other benefits walking backwards… Continue reading How Walking Backwards Can Improve your Health and Reduce Back Pain
Treatment For A Pinched Nerve
Pain can result from a condition called a pinched nerve, a layman’s term for nerve compression. If you experience pain, don’t just ignore this symptom. Oftentimes, pain is a warning signal that there is something wrong. When you have a pinched nerve, signals are sent to the brain through your spinal cord which interprets it… Continue reading Treatment For A Pinched Nerve
Staying Active With Chronic Neck Pain
When you have chronic neck pain, you may become less active than you used to be. There are lots of reasons why this can happen. Pain may keep you from doing some of the things you used to do leading to additional muscle weakness and neck pain. You may also be afraid that being active… Continue reading Staying Active With Chronic Neck Pain
Finding Back Pain Relief While Working from Home
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 almost a year ago we have seen a record number of individuals working from home in various industries. Directly correlated with this large new number of workers at home there has been a drastic rise in back and neck pain. In fact, a survey done in the UK found that… Continue reading Finding Back Pain Relief While Working from Home
How mindfulness meditation can help you deal with chronic pain
Mindfulness mediation is a type of meditation where the focus is on being in touch with your thoughts. Instead of thinking of external forces the focus is on one’s self, this includes your outer self and inner self. Paying attention to what you physically are feeling and mentally feeling without passing judgement or interpretation. Mindfulness… Continue reading How mindfulness meditation can help you deal with chronic pain
How Glute Bridges Help with Hip Pain
The Glute Bridge is another great exercise to help address hip pain. With most people sitting most of the day, the hip flexors get tighter and the glute muscles get weaker. This can lead to poor posture and hip pain. Glute bridges can strengthen the glute and erector spinae muscles. What are Some… Continue reading How Glute Bridges Help with Hip Pain