KATHRYN MERROW, The Pain Relief CoachWork stress can cause pain, just like all stress does. Since we really don’t like having pain, we want to eliminate as much stress as possible from our work and home. Here are 7 ways to begin lowering your stress level. 1. Start reducing your stressors outside of work. When you are calmer at home, […]
Has 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 […]
How To Make Your Stomach Muscles Strong! Why would you want to have a flatter stomach or better posture? 1. You will look better. 2. You will feel better in general. 3. You will have less pain! And that’s a big reason! When your ‘stomach muscles–the muscles of your abdomen–are strong, they will help you […]
Okay. So I’m not really a mermaid. But when I’m in the water I feel like one. 🙂 However, I am not an underwater mermaid. My absolutely most favorite thing to do in the water is to resist! As you move your arms or legs back and forth through the water, it supports you […]
Feeling stressed? It turns out there are different types of stress. Good stress is the kind we have when things are really going pretty well. Life may be hectic, busy and full. Events like weddings, parties and graduation events are being planned. But we are in charge and probably having some fun, too. There is […]
Did you know you can lower your stress with humor? I used to work in a restaurant kitchen. The owner KNEW how she wanted her kitchen run! She caused big stress for some of the kitchen employees. She didn’t mean it, I’m sure, but she sure could do it. At least once a month, one […]
Did you know that the muscles in your chest get short and tight when your posture is poor? While your poor back muscles are getting overstretched and complaining the front muscles shrink. The chest muscles don’t complain; they just get tight. When you collapse forward you look older and you don’t feel as well. You […]
Got jaw pain? Depending where in the jaw the pain is, here’s a natural movement that may help. TMJ pain could happen if your jaw muscles are “too tight.” So try this: Fake chewing. Here’s how: Put your lips together. Teeth apart. Pretend you are chewing. That small movement uses your jaw muscles and increases […]
Can you get rid of your knee pain naturally? Lisa did. I’m going to share her knee pain relief tips with you. She sent a very nice email to me and I will share part of it with you. From your information I have managed to control my knee pain by strengthening my front muscles […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Want stronger bones? Weight bearing exercise will help you have the bones you lust after: dense and strong. What is weight bearing exercise? It’s as simple as standing and walking. The ideal weight bearing exercise is done with good posture. If you walk straight and tall your bones are all stacked as they are supposed […]
Pain in your lower back is almost always caused by muscles. Why? Muscles move bones, joints and disks in your spine. Muscles are the prime movers of your body! You can move only because you have muscles. Yay, muscles!! On the other hand, when your muscles get out of balance–too strong on one side of […]
A “bad” pillow can be a real “pain in the neck.” A temperature-sensitive type of foam pillow like Tempurpedic works well for many people. There is a version with a built-in neck roll. Because of the type of foam, the pillow will be firmer in the winter than in the summer. Tempurdic pillows can be […]
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 […]