KATHRYN MERROW, The Pain Relief CoachDo you have tight muscles in your shoulders? Do you have headaches? Do you suspect they are related? You bet they are! The muscles on the tops of your shoulders are called the upper trapezius muscles. They are responsible for causing headaches when they get tight and all knotted up. They cause muscle strain headaches. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Medical conditions that affect your nerves can cause a type of foot pain which is also called neuropathy. It may feel like burning and it may feel like a lack of sensation or numbness. The drug Lyrica caused uncomfortable side effects for a reader and she asked for natural suggestions. I am really biased about […]
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 […]
Got pain in your fingers or thumb? There are lots of articles at http://CarpalTunnelPainRelief.com that will help you get rid of it. Go to the Categories and click the category for Hand, Thumb, Finger Pain. Then you can scroll through the articles to find the information that applies to you. And if you don’t find […]
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 […]
Pain in your fingers or thumb can be caused by the muscles in your hand, arm, shoulder, chest or neck. That’s a lot of muscles! You might suspect that you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome but usually finger, hand, wrist and arm pain is caused by muscles. You can get often get rid of your symptoms […]
Want an easy, all natural weight loss program? It is really easy to lose weight if you take these steps: 1. Only eat things that grew. (Bread doesn’t grow, cereal didn’t grow, ice cream didn’t grow…you get the idea.) 😉 Fruits, vegetables, some meat or eggs or fish, whole grains like brown rice or […]
Bodies heal all the time. They are really smart! And your body is one of the smartest. 🙂 But sometimes you don’t feel well. Sometimes you hurt. Maybe you have a lot of pain. But there are many natural steps you can take to help your body feel better. 1. Your body needs good
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! […]