Why Do Your Muscles Ache?
Muscle pain is one of the most common forms of pain. It frequently develops as a result of injury or overuse and can develop almost anywhere in the body. It is most common in the arms, shoulders, legs, hips, back and neck. Sometimes, muscle pain will come and go, developing and then quickly subsiding. If it is not treated properly, it can become a long-term issue. But this is not always the case. A sprain or strain of a ligament, which are the fibrous tissues that connect bones and joints, can cause long-term pain if correct healing does not occur. The most common types of muscle pain are related to injuries, especially: • Neck and back injuries • Shoulder injuries • Sprain or strain injuries • Overuse Injuries In some situations, muscle pain can also be caused by: • Certain medication usage • Fibromyalgia
In situations like these, your pain may need to be addressed by a medical professional. Physical therapists are able to address the underlying cause of pain in many chronic conditions, such as certain autoimmune diseases and fibromyalgia. In general, most aches and pains are temporary and generally only last 1-3 days. However, once the pain begins to go past 3 days without changing, it’s time to give us a call as there may be an underlying problem. At SouthToledo Physical Therapy our goal is to get you pain-free as quickly as possible!
• Autoimmune disease • Other chronic concerns
Healthy Recipe: Honey Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients • 1/3 cup honey • 1/4 cup soy sauce (reduced sodium) • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 lb medium uncooked shrimp, peeled & deveined • 2 teaspoons olive oil • optional: chopped green onion garnish
Directions 1. Whisk the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger (if using) together in a medium bowl. 2. Place shrimp in a large zipped-top bag or tupperware. Pour 1/2 of the marinade mixture on top, give it all a shake or stir, then allow shrimp to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or for up to 8-12 hours. Cover and refrigerate the rest of the marinade for step 3. (Time-saving tip: while the shrimp is marinating, steam broccoli and microwaved some quick brown rice). 3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place shrimp in the skillet. Discard used marinade. Cook shrimp on one side until pink-- about 45 seconds-- then flip shrimp over. Pour in remaining marinade and cook it all until shrimp is cooked through, about 1 minute more. 4. Serve shrimp with cooked marinade sauce and a garnish of green onion. The sauce is excellent on brown rice and steamed veggies on the side.
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