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 […]
This post relates to whatever type of pain or physical discomfort you may have… It seems like just today (because it was today, actually) I was talking with a nurse-specialist about intestinal issues. She was telling me all of the possible medical reasons for these particular issues. I asked WHY? I had to ask again, […]
Is there a difference between pain management and pain relief? You often hear about “pain management clinics.” You rarely hear about “pain relief clinics.” Sometimes people have a pain issue which can only be managed; it is not going to go away. Instances might be cancer or a nerve which is entangled in a cyst. […]
Benjamin Franklin said energy and persistence conquer all things. True? Yes! But sometimes you just don’t feel like you have the energy you need. Maybe you feel like that all the time. 🙁 Bodies have certain needs. If you don’t meet those needs, you suffer. If you DO meet them, you succeed! Here’s how you […]
ice is good medicine! Here’s how to use ice for muscle pain relief. Lots of folks think heat feels better (including me) but sometimes (lots of times) ice is the way to go. And, I also think ice feels great. Sometimes a bit uncomfortable but it has such a nice numbing effect! Using ice as […]
Is it possible to get rid of physical pain naturally? Could be. Someone recently asked me which medical interventions I like best. She said she heard of a certain therapeutic device often used in physical therapy clinics. I don’t think she quite had the gist of what I do yet. Rather than use medical interventions […]
I discovered a social sharing site called Pinterest. It’s interesting and fun! It’s actually a type of search engine where you can find your interests. Go to https://Pinterest.com/KathrynMerrow and you will find my Pinterest Board. It’s all about natural pain relief and living the good life. Click on the Board and it will open up. […]
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 […]
Did you know there are REAL scents that can actually help you feel better? They are essential oils. They are not really oils (so they aren’t oily) but they are extracted or distilled from real plants and flowers. On the other hand, we have FAKE smells. They are created in laboratories. From chemicals. Could they […]
You really DO have a smart body and it wants to be well. It wants to heal. Sometimes it just needs a little help from you or from someone else. Many times you can be your own “doctor” or “physical therapist.” You have to educate yourself so you will know what to do. Learn what […]
Gratitude can reduce your pain and stress. Use this simple technique to feel better and enjoy life more.
Older adults get lots of benefits from receiving massage. A study from PubMed.gov was done with people age 60 and older who had persistent pain. It says they felt better physically and emotionally. It also says massage may be worth looking into as a treatment for pain in older adults. Well, I should say so! […]
I’m a pain relief coach. What does that mean? What do I do? You have probably heard of ‘pain management.’ That is what the medical profession offers when patients continue to have pain despite physical therapy or other conventional medical treatments. But did you know that many times–perhaps most times–there are natural ways for people […]
My client Joanie was in a serious car accident. She called to tell me she has a pin in her shoulder and a cast on her leg and lots of bruises. I’m going to visit her in the hospital later. She wants to show me her injuries. Her big question to me was whether her […]