KATHRYN MERROW, The Pain Relief CoachHas your doctor ever told you that you have pain “because, after all, you are 60 years old.” Or 50, 49, 72, or 84 years old. Doctors often neglect–simply because they don’t know–the roles of your muscles and posture as causes of pain. However, poor posture typically means that your back muscles have become weak […]
Swimming and moving in water has lots of body benefits. Water acts as a support and as resistance. You may not get an aerobic workout but you’re still using and strengthening muscle when you move through water. Why would you like stronger muscles? Perhaps because you’d like less pain and discomfort? To feel more youthful […]
I received two emails this past week from people with extensive discomfort and pain. The really cool thing is they were both thank-you notes from people who took action and are getting better. Part of one is below. Remember: It doesn’t matter if you educate yourself about your pain and other uncomfortable symptoms unless you […]
Can you get rid of muscle aches and pain naturally? First you have to figure out WHY you have muscle pain. Look for patterns. Is it all over your body or just in certain areas? Does it only hurt after certain activities? Do you wake up with it? Or does it get worse over the […]
How can you achieve balance? First, awareness of your un-balance helps. Many of us have a vague feeling that something is just not quite right but don’t know why or what. Is it your body? If you were like most children, you had perfect posture. You used all of your muscles and you used them […]
Muscle aches and pain? Except in emergencies, I always recommend the most natural, least invasive ways to feel better. And very often that means I am recommending massage therapy. I LOVE massage! There is no better medicine for muscle aches and pains and it is all 100% natural! Over the years I have had many […]
What happens if the muscles in your chest and shoulders are too tight? Can this cause pain? You bet! And what about the muscles in your hips–your gluteal muscles? Can they press on your sciatic nerve if they are “too tight” and cause sciatic pain? You bet! So what can you do to get rid […]