You Need t o Exerc i se — Even When Dea l i ng Wi t h Nerve Pa i n MORE HARM THAN GOOD
It’s common knowledge that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. These days, healthy lifestyles aren’t limited to sweating at the gym. Yoga and martial
not stimulating your nerves. This can cause your muscles to atrophy over time. Not only is muscle atrophy painful, it can further inhibit your ability to move. Fortunately, research published in the journal Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience suggests exercise may help alleviate the pain of neuropathy. This doesn’t mean you need to run marathons if you have nerve damage in your feet or legs. In fact, you shouldn’t be putting your body through more stress than necessary when trying to recover from nerve damage. Instead, there are plenty of simple, low-impact exercises that engage the muscles. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy website lists a number of aerobic, flexibility, balance, and strength- training exercises that can help relieve pain and improve muscle strength. Nerve damage is an unpleasant experience, but the last thing you want is to inadvertently make your condition worse. During treatment, make exercise a priority, and be sure to ask Dr. Thai which exercise program is right for you.
arts classes are popular options for putting a fun spin on your workout routine, as are adult basketball leagues, biking, rock climbing, and even jazzercise! Today, exercise can be a fun experience, instead of a dreaded chore. But when you suffer from nerve damage, the pain can make even walking a trial. Many people who struggle with neuropathy prefer to refrain from excessive movement. Pain is our body’s
way of telling us something is wrong, so it is reasonable to assume exercising when you have nerve pain could increase the damage. But by moving less, you could actually be making the problem worse.
In addition to sending sensation signals to the brain, nerves control your muscles. When you don’t exercise, you are
THA I SPAGH E TT I SQUASH W I TH P E ANUT SAUCE
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Recipe inspired by Leelalicious.com.
Craving pad thai but anxious about the carbs? Try this lighter version of a classic, delicious dish.
INGREDIENTS
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1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk 3/4 cup unsweetened peanut butter 1/4 cup coconut sugar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons white vinegar
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1 medium spaghetti squash
Olive oil
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Salt
1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons crushed peanuts Peanut sauce:
2 teaspoons red curry paste
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Halve squash and scoop out seeds. 2. Drizzle inside of squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place squash on baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes. 3. Let cool. Using a fork, scrape out spaghetti squash strands. 4. Place sauce ingredients in saucepan and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Lower heat
and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. 5. Heat skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, parsley, and 1/4 of the peanut sauce and combine. 6. Add spaghetti squash and crushed peanuts. Stir to combine until heated through, about 2 minutes. Once served, drizzle with more peanut sauce.
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