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“It’s Time To Stop Procrastinating On Plans Due To Pain!” HELPING ACHES AND PAINS
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How to Deal with Aches and Pains Painmedicationscan reduce theseverityofachesandpains fora littlewhile, but they don’t do anything to resolve the issue. There are things that you can do at home that can alleviate your aches and pains, helping to reduce the severity of your discomfort while also reducing the likelihood that the pain will return. Don’t just complain about those aches and pains. Start doing something about them. Here is a quick rundown of things that you can do at home that can reduce your daily pain: 1. Use hot and cold therapy appropriately to reduce inflammation. After a good workout or a day of doing chores out in the yard, your muscles will likely feel sore. Apply ice directly to the area that hurts on and off for 20 minutesata timeduring thefirst24-72hoursafter thepaindevelops.After that, consider soaking in hot water, such as taking a warm bath, to further soothe your muscles.
2. Don’t underestimate the power of resting! Your body relies on sleep just as much as your brain. You need to get plenty of sleep to keep your stress level at a minimum—and that includes your physical stress level. Aim to sleep between 7-9 hours every night. The more activity you engage in, the more sleep you need. 3. Keep your body in good shape with regular exercise. It may seem counter intuitive to cut down on pain by moving more, but exercise is a really good way toreduceachesandpains.Whenyouexerciseeveryday,youareableto trainyourmusclesformoremovement,andtherebyreduceachesandpains. Keeping active, staying rested, and being smart with hot and cold therapy createa trifecta forhealthymanagementofachesandpains,but theyaren’t going to solve the bigger problems. When aches and pains start to grow severe, or chronic, then it is time to reach out to a professional for support. Physical therapy is thebest way to reduceaches and pains because it takes into account a combination of active and passive strategies to help tackle the cause of your pain. Look inside to learn more about our programs and say goodbye to aches and pain!
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