Vitamin D for fibromyalgia and other chromic pain disorders. Vitamin D is created naturally in the body by synthesizing sunlight, but is also found in fish, eggs and fortified milk. There has been a link between low Vitamin D levels in people with chronic pain.
Any supplement can interact with pharmaceutical prescriptions so you should consult your prescribing physician if you are taking medicines of any kind. #MarktheSpotMassage
Most people who experience pain will look for treatment to relieve it. Any drug or herb has the possibility of side effects, but over the counter pain management drugs are far more likely to cause side effects, drug interactions and dependency than are natural formulas.
On-going or chronic pain can be managed very well with neuromuscular massage, but between sessions, you may want to consider a natural pain reliever. Remember, however, that pain is the body’s way of indicating that something is wrong, so on-going pain or pain with unusual severity should be evaluated by a medical professional to determine if there is an underlying cause.
Bromelein for generalized pain and arthritis. Bromelein is found in pineapples and has anti-inflammatory properties that can help lessen pain.
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As the weather grows cooler, it is easy to be fooled by how much water you still need to maintain muscle health.
Adequate hydration is necessary to keep your muscles functioning with cramps and pain, because water is what keeps nutrients flowing into the muscle and waste products flowing out.
Because the temperatures are cooler, you may not be sweating as much but you still require about 8 ounces of water for every hour that you are awake.
A pinch of good ocean sea salt dissolved in your water a few times per day will help replace the electrolytes that create the electrical charge your muscles need to flex or contract.
Hiking can put a lot of pressure on your knees. Give them a good stretch before and after a long or strenuous hike.
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Tennis uses most of your core muscles, and puts particular strain on your elbows and shoulders. A good stretch before and after you play will help keep you from injury. If you’re still stiff and sore, come in for a good neuromuscular massage. #MarktheSpotMassage
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