1.
Stretch-A
simple gentle stretch of the joint can be beneficial in many cases. Most people with aches and pains forget about
this simple fact of moving the muscles and breathing! My favorite way to
effective stretching it to inhale as I begin the stretch and exhale though my
nose as I extend the stretch. This will not only bring more oxygen and
blood flow to the area, it will create a deep stretch allowing for better
movement. Not sure what stretches to do?
Ask us or visit www.haquechiropractic.com
for ideas!
2.
Ice-Icing
is a natural anti-inflammatory because it causes the arteries to constrict
decreasing SWELLING! What most people find is that icing is not soothing but it
will sooth if done correctly. What I mean is that the first few minutes of
applying ice to a swollen area may be uncomfortable but after about 5 minutes
the numbing sensation will kick in and begin to feel good! Be
sure not to ice more than 20 minutes because it will create a reaction
(Huntington’s Reflex) where the blood vessels will dilate bringing in more
blood flow and increasing the swelling.
Check out my favorite homemade ice pack recipe at on my blog at
www.haquechiropractic.com.
Ice-Icing
is a natural anti-inflammatory because it causes the arteries to constrict
decreasing SWELLING! What most people find is that icing is not soothing but it
will sooth if done correctly. What I mean is that the first few minutes of
applying ice to a swollen area may be uncomfortable but after about 5 minutes
the numbing sensation will kick in and begin to feel good! Be
sure not to ice more than 20 minutes because it will create a reaction
(Huntington’s Reflex) where the blood vessels will dilate bringing in more
blood flow and increasing the swelling.
Check out my favorite homemade ice pack recipe at on my blog at
www.haquechiropractic.com.
3.
Heat-
moist heat is my favorite type of heat to use (not an electrical heating pad)
because it tends to really melt muscle tension away and moisten muscles. Heat is a great tool for people who suffer
with arthritis or chronic aches and pains.
My best heating solution is to
use a moist towel that is warmed up in the microwave so it becomes steamy
and apply to tightened joints. Ahhh…..
4.
Move-This
may seem intimidating for some people because when people are hurting it might
not feel good to move! If you are feeling this way, then I strongly urge you
seek help from a doctor. But movement
for aches and chronic joint pains is the key to get the blood moving and
therefore the joint to feel better and heal! After all, motion is life! If you are feeling stiff, move the joint
around by going for a walk, preforming range of motion exercises etc. If you
suffer with back pain and want to learn what exercises to do to help you feel
better and slim down you can visit www.weightlosslivermore.com
Posture- Often times, bad postural habits can be the
culprit to aches and pains and further injuries. We are not built to sit at a computer station
for long periods of time. We are made to move! So most of us
have jobs and lifestyles where we end up doing one thing for long periods of
time which can create bad postural habits.
Dr. Anita Haque, DC.., Ace Certified Fitness Expert
1855 First St. Livermore, CA 94550
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