Between 30 and 40% of adults experience back pain, with the number climbing with age. For some, back pain can be debilitating—or a nuisance, at best. Medical professionals often recommend varying treatment plans based on the root cause of the pain. Yet, hot and cold therapy is a frequent recommendation, as the former helps loosen and soothe damaged muscles, while the latter can help reduce inflammation. So, let’s dig into these two methods further. Should you use heat and cold treatment to … [Read more...] about Using Hot and Cold Treatment to Alleviate Back Pain
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Why Choosing a Good Pillow for Your Neck Matters
Quality sleep is unnegotiable when it comes to good health. But what about when your sleep starts to cause your pain? Surprisingly, this is more common than you might think, and often this all comes down to your mattress or pillow. In fact, a good pillow might make all the difference when it comes to thwarting shoulder and neck pain. So, if you wake up with a stiff neck and feel as though you didn’t get a good night’s rest, it’s time to take a closer look at your pillow. You literally spend … [Read more...] about Why Choosing a Good Pillow for Your Neck Matters
How to Minimise DIY-Related Injuries
The pandemic has had an adverse effect on the world as a whole. The lockdown, for instance, necessitated a lot of adjustments in our daily lives, such as the work from home new policies and prevention of interactions outside your home at some point. This warranted many people to learn DIY (Do It Yourself) activities that they can use to repair and fix any mishaps in their homes. This may be fun at first as you discover things such as plumbing or even some aspects of renovation that you can cover … [Read more...] about How to Minimise DIY-Related Injuries
Fibromyalgia – A Type of Arthritis
Fibromyalgia, otherwise known as fibromyalgia syndrome, is a chronic, long-term condition that causes widespread bodily pain, fatigue and psychological distress. Fibromyalgia is considered a rheumatic condition, insofar as it affects the connective and/or supportive structures of your body. However, unlike arthritis, which is caused by inflammation of a joint, or joints, fibromyalgia affects soft tissues and does not cause inflammation or damage to the affected areas. For example, fibromyalgia … [Read more...] about Fibromyalgia – A Type of Arthritis
